The co-founder of Splash Foundation, a Hong Kong non-profit swim school that helps adults and children from underserved communities, talks to Kate Whitehead about finding his mission.
MDH, Everest Masala Row: US FDA investigates Indian spice makers following bans in Hong Kong and Singapore
MDH, a prominent spice brand, has reassured consumers of the safety of its products amid allegations by food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore regarding the presence of certain pesticides.
Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 10 years amid decline in non-local enrolment
The number of Hong Kong students in international schools tripled between 2013 and last year, while the proportion of non-locals shrank sharply, government data has shown. Total enrolment in the ...
Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse set for new ID card after 7-year legal battle, breathes ‘sigh of relief’
Henry Edward Tse first launched legal action in 2017 after authorities blocked an application to change his gender from female to male on his Hong Kong ID card.
Grand Opening of April 2024’s Global Sources Sports & Outdoor and Fashion: Unveiling New Business Opportunities in Sports Fashion
Phase 3 of the 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows officially opened on April 27, 2024, bringing together two shows – Global Sources Sports & Outdoor and Global Sources Fashion. The event will run until April 30 at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban: make or break for eco-friendly utensils? Post tests some options
Hongkongers have had to experiment with a range of eco-friendly utensils over the past week after a ban on certain single-use plastics took effect on Monday. Some residents aired their frustrations ...
Curtain to close on another Hong Kong cinema with President Theatre to shut on Tuesday after nearly 6 decades
The President Theatre cinema in Hong Kong’s bustling Causeway Bay will shut for good on Tuesday after nearly 60 years of operation, its operator has revealed, making it the second to close its doors ...
Fast-track transfer service for private fliers in Hong Kong enjoys smooth take-off, as operator eyes growing market
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre offering seamless transfer service for passengers between commercial flights and private jets, with chairman hailing positive roll-out.
Private jet company with Hong Kong operations says it will roll out Asia’s first co-owners scheme
Amber Aviation vice-president Vicky Tsui says private plane co-ownership scheme will launch in June, allowing fliers to avoid extra costs and paperwork of sole ownership.
Olympic volleyball legend Xu Yunli backs China for glory at Nations League Hong Kong 2024 in June
Two-time Olympian was speaking at a press conference to launch the event which will be held from June 11 to 16 at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
Hong Kong rail fans queue for limited edition model trains, as MTR Corp exhibition launch gets on right track
Dozens of enthusiasts queue to get hands on ‘Yellow Head’ model train at event celebrating MTR Corporation’s 45th anniversary.
Hong Kong homebuyers, enticed by big discounts, snap up most flats on offer at Great Eagle’s Onmantin project
On Saturday, 220 of the 260 flats on offer at Onmantin were already sold as of 7pm after the project received 7,500 orders from prospective buyers.
Pace of Hong Kong’s economic recovery may need to be re-evaluated but no drastic changes to forecasts, finance chief Paul Chan says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong may face a higher interest rate environment for longer US Federal Reserve earlier indicated any rate cuts may take longer than previously anticipated ...
Hong Kong’s plastics ban: minister says policy not ‘unreasonable’ amid confusion over dining-in, takeaway rules
Environmental chief Tse Chin-wan says policy’s main purpose to educate public on waste reduction, following confusion over rules for pre-packaged supermarket sushi.