Pengeluaran HK is one of the world’s longest-running lottery games, with a rich history spanning over four decades. Founded to mark the handover of Hong Kong to China, the lottery is not only a popular gambling game but also provides funds for public services and charitable causes. The story of hk prize is a tale of how the lottery has developed with Hong Kong’s changing society.
A pair of US scientists who discovered a treatment for a blood disorder that affects 20 million people have been awarded Hong Kong’s top science prize. Thein Swee Lay and Stuart Orkin were honoured for their work to cure sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia by altering the BCL11A gene. Their research has provided an alternative to blood transplants by reactivating the production of fetal haemoglobin.
Hong Kong’s top prize money has risen significantly in the past decade, boosting its global reputation as a racecourse hub. In the latest edition, the marathon champion will receive HK$200,000 under a new ‘Special Incentive Award’ for local challengers who finish in less than 3 hours (men) or 3 hours 30 minutes (women).
In a bid to maintain its status as a world-class racing venue, Hong Kong’s track governing body has increased the first division prize money for every race, making the city one of the most competitive in the world. The average race prize purse is HK$3 million, which is the highest in Asia and higher than the global average of HK$2.7 million. The hike has been welcomed by racing fans and industry players alike.
A group of global scholars has nominated five Hongkongers for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling for their “fervent dedication to protecting freedoms and campaigning for democracy.” The nominees are epeeist Vivian Kong Man-wai, foilist Cheung Ka-long, swimmer Siobhan Haughey and activists Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Gwyneth Ho.
The Hong Kong Student Prize is open to all enrolled secondary school students in Hong Kong, with the support of their nominating teachers. Students can submit up to three artworks, before the submission deadline on 16 September. The shortlisted entries will be judged by a panel of judges. The winners will be announced at the ICAS Convention in November, with the HK$20,000 Judges Prize going to the school of the winning student artist. The HK$4,000 Public Vote Prize is also on offer. Find out more about the Prize and how to enter here.