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RTHK
14 hours ago
- Politics
- RTHK
PolyU chief eyes exchanges for all students
PolyU chief eyes exchanges for all students PolyU president Teng Jin-guang said more exchanges with the mainland and overseas countries would teach students more about the nation and the world. Photo: RTHK Polytechnic University president Teng Jin-guang has expressed hopes that all PolyU students will have the opportunity of going on exchange programmes to the mainland or to overseas countries by the 2027-28 academic year, to learn more about the nation and the world. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme on Saturday, Teng said the university has done a lot to encourage its students to go on such programmes. "Of course I hope some students can go to the mainland to learn more about the country, and some can go global," he said. "When there was a storm in society in 2019, it was rather difficult to engage in international exchanges. It's smoother now." Teng also noted that his university had made courses on Chinese history and culture mandatory three years ago, saying he doesn't think local primary or secondary schools provide enough teaching on these subjects He also said his university faced no restrictions under the National Security Law in recruiting overseas talent, noting that it has hired 15 non-local scholars since 2021 under a government scheme to attract talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Teng added that he hasn't seen any changes at all in the level of academic freedom in Hong Kong over the past few years, noting that such rights are protected under the city's national security legislation.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Are Binance's listing fees unfair? CEO Richard Teng responds
Exclusive: Are Binance's listing fees unfair? CEO Richard Teng responds originally appeared on TheStreet. In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, responded to allegations on listing fee transparency and token allocation requirements. 'Binance is very transparent, right? So we will support. I think we are very stringent. Think firstly, in an industry, when you are at the top, different people will make different allegations. There are some very ridiculous allegations that I've heard,' Teng said. When pressed on the motivations behind these claims, he added, 'people making those allegations have their motivation. I'm not going to second guess why those allegations are made.' Quoting Sir Winston Churchill, he noted, 'You'll never reach your destination if you stop and get a stone and throw every dog that barks at you.' Teng explained that Binance publishes its listing criteria on the platform and invites interested teams to engage directly. 'We have a very transparent framework. We want to work with very good tokens. But we have a very stringent process. We publish the criteria that we have onto the platform and invite anybody that's interested to have a chat to come work with us,' he said. He pointed to Binance's latest innovation, Binance Alpha, as an example of supporting younger projects at an earlier stage. 'But we also continue to create different platforms where it's not only a spot listing or derivatives listing, but things like Binance Alpha, is a new innovation where we want to support,' Teng explained. He described the initiative as a way to back tokens 'much earlier' and offer them 'a different pathway to success.' Teng concluded by reaffirming Binance's commitment to its mission and user community. 'We'll continue to support the ecosystem and the community very closely. But what we need to do is try a good balance between access as well as quality,' he said. Exclusive: Are Binance's listing fees unfair? CEO Richard Teng responds first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared. 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Teresa Teng's nephew joins K-pop idol search
SEOUL: Popular South Korean reality survival show Boys Planet is back with a second season, Boys II Planet, and it features the nephew of Taiwanese legendary singer Teresa Teng. Deng Jiajun, 22, is contestant number 148, and one of nine Taiwanese participating in the show. Jiajun, the son of the late Teng's brother Jim, is 1.8 metres tall and used to work in a luxury boutique. HK01 reported recently that the late singer's elder brother Frank, who is the chairman of the Deng Lijun Foundation, said: "Jiajun joined the competition for fun and because it's his interest. "We're thankful for the attention he's received." Teng died at the age of 42 in 1994 while Jiajun's father died in Shanghai in 2008 aged 55. The show will first kick off with its 154 contestants divided into two groups, Boys II Planet K, which is made up of trainees from South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and other countries, and Boys II Planet C for Chinese contestants. Both groups will be combined later on in the competition, with the top trainees debuting as an idol group. Boys II Planet K will air on July 17, and Boys II Planet C will premiere on July 18.
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
Just tired or something more? The overlooked mental struggles some new dads face, Lifestyle News
Postpartum depression (PPD) is often associated with mothers, but did you know that it can also affect fathers? The emotional toll of welcoming a new child doesn't just skip the other parent, and experts whom AsiaOne spoke to noted that while many dads might go through a temporary period of feeling either overwhelmed by stress or feeling 'blue', for some, it can manifest as paternal postpartum depression (PPPD). But what exactly is PPPD and what causes it? Speaking to AsiaOne, Dr Teng Jia Ying, psychiatrist from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, explained that the condition is an episode of depression that occurs in a father following the birth of a child, and there are many factors that can lead to the development of it. Some examples include having to navigate change and adjusting to new responsibilities and roles for first-time fathers, being in a marital relationship with pre-existing strain and therefore increasing the risk of conflicts after childbirth. Experienced fathers who already have children may also struggle with increased caregiving responsibilities. Dr Teng also shared that in addition to these factors, things like shifting societal norms and even hormonal changes may contribute to the development of PPPD. "The role of the husband and father has shifted over time. Modern fathers are expected to be involved in childcare and parenting, and also work and provide for the family. The pressure to fulfil these expectations can be stressful for both first-time and experienced fathers," Dr Teng explained. "Studies have also found that fathers experience hormonal changes during their partner's pregnancy, and for several months after the birth of the baby. These include a reduction in testosterone levels, oestrogen, prolactin and cortisol," she added, explaining that while these changes in hormones help fathers to become more "emotionally responsive to their babies and develop a strong attachment with them", it may also increase the risk of PPPD. Is PPPD underdiagnosed? While it's a very real issue, PPPD isn't talked about much, and can be easier to miss due to a variety of factors ranging from a lack of awareness to societal pressures. According to experts like Dr Teng, PPPD is a condition that's "under-recognised and underdiagnosed". "Mental wellness services and awareness campaigns tend to focus on maternal postpartum depression, with a strong emphasis on its profound impact on the baby and family. Fathers who are having symptoms of postpartum depression may be less likely to seek help due to lack of awareness, or because of the fear of stigma and discrimination," she said. Dr Precelia Lam, general practitioner at Raffles Medical, also agreed that the limited discussion on the topic is a reason why PPPD is not diagnosed as often. "Unfortunately, there is little awareness of PPD in men because it is not as common as PPD in women. As a result, the condition often goes underdiagnosed and untreated," she shared with AsiaOne. Societal pressures and expectations According to experts, it may also be tougher for many fathers to speak up about, or seek help for mental health issues like PPPD due to societal pressures and expectations. Dr Teng explained that many men find it tough to talk about their mental health difficulties due to the fact that they're often expected to be "strong and silent" about their internal struggles. They may also worry about being seen as "weak" or "sensitive" if they talk about their emotions, which discourages them from seeking help. Dr Fong Yang, obstetrician and gynaecologist (OBGYN) from Aspire Centre for Women and Fertility, seconds this, telling AsiaOne: "Most men feel they have to be strong for themselves and their wives, because it is a known and acceptable condition for women to have postnatal blues, but in men it would them appear weak and ineffective as the head of a family." Speaking about how the expectations of how a father is supposed to carry out his role throughout the pre and postnatal journey can also contribute to the fear of sounding out. "In heterosexual childbearing couples, the message usually given to a dad is that pregnancy and birth are a woman's realm. Fathers can be excluded from prenatal appointments, classes or even the labour itself. When they are present, they're often told that their only job is to be supportive. Emphasis is always placed on instructing the husband to be strong while he is supporting his wife. They are often expected to 'be the rock'. Men's depression can be stigmatised and when they do feel depressed, they live with the fear of letting their wife down," Dr Lam explained. If left untreated, PPPD can cause real distress for those suffering from it. "Undiagnosed and prolonged paternal depression usually leads to men distancing and isolating themselves from their families and newborn. There may be poorer child bonding in the longer term, and a lack of interest in the development of these babies," explained Dr Fong. Dr Teng cautioned that untreated PPPD can lead to an "increase in frequency and severity of symptoms, and of particular concern would be the increase in risk of suicide and risk of aggression towards others". And it doesn't just affect the fathers. "Past research has found that PPPD affects parenting behaviours. Fathers were reported to be less sensitive and more hostile towards their children. Untreated PPPD can affect the children's development of secure attachment with their fathers," she explained, adding that children of fathers with PPPD also have an increased risk of emotional and behavioural problems at a later age. Dr Lam shares the same sentiment, stating that untreated PPPD can "have several negative effects on the father, the child and the family as a whole". She also shared that children "living with depressed fathers are far more likely to develop anxiety, depression or other mental health issues later in life". "Marital tension or conflict can arise, followed by reduced family functioning as household responsibilities and parenting duties may become unbalanced, [hence] worsening the strain," she stated. What are the signs? Now that we know that PPPD can go undetected easily, how do we identify the symptoms? According to Dr Lam, PPPD symptoms are more severe and long-lasting (not to be confused with the common 'baby blues' that many new parents face). They often do not go away on their own, and include things like: Social withdrawal Low energy, fatigue and lack of motivation Loss of interest in hobbies and regular activities Changes in sleep pattern, weight and appetite Alcohol and substance abuse Headaches Irritability Violent, aggressive, impulsive or risky behaviour The GP also stated that these symptoms may occur at any point during the first year after the baby is born. "There is also a severe form of PPD called postpartum psychosis, which can result in paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. This form is much more common in women, but can also occur in men," she stated. Dr Teng also cautioned that symptoms of PPPD can cause suicidal thoughts in serious cases. "There can be feelings of worthlessness and excessive guilt, for example negative beliefs about not being a good enough husband or father. In more severe cases, recurrent thoughts of death may be present, along with thoughts of self-harm and suicide," she said. Who does PPPD affect? Experts say that some people are more prone to PPPD due to a variety of factors. Some examples include poor relationships with in-laws and/or spouses, lack of support, a history of mental illness and financial stress. More notably, they also shared that having a spouse with PPD is also a risk factor. "Having a spouse with PPD has been found to be the most important and consistent risk factor for PPPD. A previous study reported that fathers whose partner has PPD have a 2.5 times higher risk of developing depression themselves at six weeks post-delivery, compared to fathers whose partners do not have depression," shared Dr Teng. On the topic, Dr Lam also stated that the "risk factors of PPPD include PPD in the mother", and that "half of all men with a partner suffering from PPD will show signs of depression as well". 'You're allowed to be vulnerable' But it's not all doom and gloom. Help is available, and fathers shouldn't be afraid to reach out for it. Dr Fong advised fathers to be willing to speak up when they have difficulties coping with the newborn, family and work responsibilities [or] difficulties juggling the different roles, or when their wives may also be experiencing depression. "In this day and age, equality of genders also applies to mental health problems, and the need for help in such circumstances does not stop at maternal blues or postnatal depression," he added. "Like every aspect of health, it is important to remember that there is help available for men as well. You are allowed to be vulnerable and to require support if you suspect you may have PPPD," stated Dr Lam. Acknowledging that fathers are often pillars of support for mothers during the early postpartum period, Dr Teng stated that it is "therefore crucial for a father to take care of his mental wellbeing, so that he can care for his partner and family". "I would encourage fathers who are experiencing symptoms of PPPD to seek support from their parents, other family members or friends. They can consider reaching out to other fathers, who may be more than happy to share similar experiences and offer useful advice," shared the psychiatrist. She also added that fathers should utilise their paid paternal leave benefits and spend time during the postpartum period to bond with their child and support their spouses. Additionally, they should set aside time for themselves like engaging in hobbies and other activities they enjoy while ensuring that they get enough sleep and have regular meals to maintain good physical and mental health. For dads who are looking for resources or support for PPPD, Dr Teng shared that there are increasing numbers of educational programmes on mental wellness and parenting targeted at fathers, like ones from Centre for Fathering and Dads for Life, which offer support for fathers in Singapore through workshops, events and educational resources. "Professional help is available in the form of counselling services and psychiatric care. Early treatment of postpartum depression can reduce a father's distress, improve quality of life, functioning at work and at home, and most importantly, improve relationships with loved ones," she encouraged. Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928 Shan You Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 6741-0078 Fei Yue's Online Counselling Service: Tinkle Friend (for primary school children): 1800-2744-788 [[nid:717863]]
Mint
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
How Safe Are Financial Institutions from Cyber Attacks?
The recent data breach at Coinbase may be making headlines, but this crypto-related cybersecurity incident is hardly the first, and certainly not the last, to happen. Given the value of personal and financial data, it should come as no surprise that the sector most often targeted by cybercriminals is financial services. The incident demonstrates that it could be dangerous if the exchanges are not evolving their security tools with time as hackers have adapted their strategies to capitalize on cybersecurity leaks and gaps. It is worth noting that previously Coinbase was considered 'the world's safest crypto exchange.' At the recent CEO Connect: May Edition, Binance CEO Richard Teng touched on the latest cyberattack trends and on the best ways to combat this risk. As Teng stated, 'We've seen a rise in increasingly sophisticated scams. That's why we've strengthened both our technical defenses and user awareness efforts.' Teng continued, 'The first layer is our responsibility—firewalls, detection systems, AI threat modeling. But the second layer is just as critical: users must know how to secure their wallets, use 2FA, and avoid phishing attempts.' Taking a closer look at Binance's security approach, one can argue that it could be a great approach in preventing such attacks. Earlier this month, Coinbase announced that it had been the victim of a major security breach. According to the company, personally-identifiable information (PII) from 76,000 customers was stolen via an insider-assisted data exfiltration. Although there was no direct financial cost from this data theft, according to Reuters, Coinbase could end up on the hook for a hefty monetary setback, due to potential remediation and customer reimbursement costs, as the stolen data could potentially be used for phishing and SIM-swap scams. 'We will reimburse customers who were tricked into sending funds to the attacker,' Coinbase says on its website. It shows that just a heavy spending on cybersecurity infrastructure is not adequate in mitigating the exchanges' cybersecurity-related risks. The companies need to practice much diligence with regard to vetting their customer service staff, conducted by contractors located offshore. According to Coinbase, these contractors voluntarily helped the hackers, as they received bribes in exchange for exposing sensitive customer information. For the financial services industry, insider threat-related incidents have become an increasingly common security risk. As revealed in a cybersecurity survey published earlier this year, one-third of financial institutions surveyed noted that insider threats were a top threat, in light of the prevalence of phishing attacks and similar scams. It is also important that the exchanges pay heed to the security red flags raised from time to time. In the case of Coinbase, independent blockchain investigator ZachXBT had been documenting a pattern of very convincing social engineering scams hitting the exchange's users since December 2024, suggesting that the data grab in May, or similar efforts, might have been in the works for a while. All the security spending in the world will not prevent a threat if other aspects of operations, like offshore staff, are not handled with strong diligence. Alongside the aforementioned remarks, Binance CEO Richard Teng also gave a brief overview of his own company's cybersecurity practices. Namely, how Binance operates with two core layers of security, with a user security layer complementing the technical layer. Empowering users through education, the best way to fight back against cyber criminals, including criminals targeting users via phishing attacks. Although Teng did not touch in detail on how Binance is safe against vulnerabilities from insiders, the exchange did recently thwart an attempted cyberattack. With this in mind, financial institutions, new and old, may want to take a closer look at additional security protocols and determine ways that they can incorporate similar measures into their respective security stacks. Note To Readers: Readers are advised that Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and involve significant risks. There may be no regulatory recourse for losses arising from such transactions. Hindustan Times/HTDS shall not, in any manner, be responsible or liable for the content of the article, advertisement, including the views, opinions, announcements, declarations, or affirmations expressed therein and is absolved from any legal action or enforceable claims. This content is for informational and awareness purposes only and does not constitute financial advice." Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
