It was like a family affair of sorts during the grand unveiling of multimedia superstar Anne Curtis’ Madame Tussauds’ wax figure just last Wednesday in Makati.
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit in Hong Kong on Friday.
Hong Kong October retail sales fall 2.9% y/y
Hong Kong's October retail sales fell 2.9% from a year earlier, reflecting a change in consumption patterns, government data showed on Friday. Sales fell to HK$32.9 billion ($4.23 billion) in an ...
Hong Kong bourse’s deputy CEO Wilfred Yiu to retire
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd on Friday said Yiu Ka Yan, Wilfred will retire from all his positions held within the group, including as the stock exchange and futures exchange's head, by the year-end.
Exclusive-Logistics provider GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing in 2025, sources say
HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Logistics company GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing that could happen as early as next year, eight years after the Singapore-incorporated firm was taken private by an ...
China resumes multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen travellers to Hong Kong
China has eased visa restrictions for Shenzhen residents visiting Hong Kong, allowing multiple entries into Hong Kong per year beginning from Dec. 1, Xinhua reported on Friday.
How group is sowing SEED of self-value among Hong Kong’s SEN children
Be Priceless will offer courses and workshops to more children with special education needs using funding from Operation Santa Claus.
‘Never concerned’: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai distances himself from unofficial ‘primary’
Court hears former tycoon had discussed working with candidates who were part of an unofficial “primary” election held four years ago.
European Parliament demands release of Jimmy Lai and detained journalists in Hong Kong
The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning declining press freedom in Hong Kong and urging the release of journalists, including Jimmy Lai. The move highlights deteriorating conditions ...
Hong Kong’s three-runway system goes into operation
One of Hong Kong's largest infrastructure projects in recent years, the three-runway system involved the 3,800-meter third runway, an expansion of Terminal 2 passenger building, a new concourse, an ...
Hong Kong airport starts operating with three runways
Hong Kong airport has formally commissioned its three-runway system, capping nearly a decade of work to boost capacity. “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the [People’s ...
Return of multi-entry visas crucial for Hong Kong tourism recovery, observers say
Move benefiting Shenzhen residents could reduce impact of Hongkongers spending across border, but businesses must ‘find right opportunities’.
Hong Kong explores unique role in boosting China-ASEAN connectivity
The ASEAN-China Forum 2024 was held here on Thursday, with participants brainstorming on such issues as the development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), its ties with China as well as joint efforts to deal with regional challenges.
Hong Kong rolls out Muslim-friendly accreditation system for hotels, tourist attractions
Hong Kong has rolled out a new Muslim-friendly accreditation system for hotels and major tourist attractions to complement its existing halal restaurant credentials. The Tourism Board also revealed on ...