Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the cityMany drivers say minibuses can still play a vital ro ...
Twelve sentenced to jail for storming Hong Kong legislature in 2019
A Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced 12 people to jail terms of up to almost seven years in a high-profile rioting case linked to the storming of the city legislature during a pro-democracy protest ...
China’s ‘broker butcher’ vows to tighten IPO rules, curb excesses to restore confidence in US$9.2 trillion stock market
China is tightening the screws on new domestic stock offerings, issuing four documents at once laying out some of the harshest rules, checks and penalties yet to crack down on fake accounting and ...
Asian millennials and Gen Z, with their ‘hyper heightened’ focus on experiences, are changing the region’s travel market
Millennial and Gen Z tourists will be half of Asia's travel market by 2025, says Todd Handcock, Asia head for Priority Pass-operator Collinson Group.
Hong Kong’s popular Ngong Ping 360 cable car service on way up, former director says as it climbs out of coronavirus slump
Ngong Ping 360 cable car firm says it is expected service will return to 2018 record levels this year as visitors from mainland China and rest of Asia return.
January 2024 Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong breach pre-pandemic numbers
Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong,China just surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers for the month of January.
How Hong Kong Star Louis Koo’s Empire Goes Beyond Big Screen Hits
One Cool Group is one such revenue stream. Launched by Koo in 2013, the company has transitioned from a local film production entity to a dominant force in the Asian film industry. With over 300 staff ...
How in Hong Kong an amusing T-shirt slogan could land you in hot water in today’s ‘easily offended’ climate
T-shirts are Hong Kong’s most commonplace garment. English words or Chinese characters printed on them can be unintentionally hilarious – especially when observed out of context. One elderly European ...
Hong Kong property: sale of historic Pok Fu Lam mansion for US$26.5 million signals luxury market rebound after curbs lifted
The 90-year-old converted mansion, Jessville Manor, has changed hands for HK$207 million (US$26.5 million), adding to evidence that the recent scrapping of property curbs may be starting to revive the ...
Entertainment Industry Leaders Discuss Adapting Anime IP and Collaborating With Chinese Filmmakers at the FILMART Variety Lounge in Hong Kong
Variety's Asia editor, Patrick Freighter, hosted the Variety Lounge presented by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at FILMART.
Former Hong Kong British Army barracks to be used to put Chinese culture on parade
One-time British Army block at Whitfield Barracks to become centre to promote Chinese culture, history and achievements.
China’s ‘broker butcher’ vows to tighten IPO rules, curb excesses to sustain rebound in US$9.2 trillion stock market
China is tightening the screws on new domestic stock offerings, laying out some of the harshest rules, check and balances and penalties yet for fake accounting and breach of discipline, the market ...
Catholic confessions to remain secret under Hong Kong security law: Diocese
The Catholic Church in Hong Kong said on Friday (Mar 15) that confessions by devotees to priests would remain confidential under the city's upcoming national security law. Hong Kong is fast-tracking a ...
McDonald’s Technology Outage Forces Restaurant Closures
McDonald’s restaurant operators across the globe grappled with technology problems Friday that left some locations unable to open and close stores, take credit card payments and receive orders from ...