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Josiah Ng
Content Editor, Specialist Publications
Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the banking and consulting industries before joining SCMP in 2022.
Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the banking and consulting industries before joining SCMP in 2022.
Areas of Expertise:
Watches, luxury, spirits, food and beverage, music, banking, insurance, wealth managementLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
How Singular Concepts’ beverage manager Maikal Gurung curates the Clarified Bloody Mary at Ella, perched atop Hong Kong’s H Code as part of The Trilogy hub, known for its live music evenings.
Drink Arnold Palmers at Honky Tonks Tavern, try creative cocktails at Bar Mind, and celebrate The Opposites’ 1-year anniversary.
In the wake of Watches and Wonders, the world of horology had some big moments in the last 2 months, from new launches and brand ambassadors – one could be the new 007 – to captivating red carpet moments.
As the celebrated bar stops serving alcohol because of issues over renewing its liquor licence, owner Ezra Star and her team double down on their mocktail innovations.
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New cocktail bar Gossip opens at Foco, Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour returns as The Doctor’s Residence, and the second edition of Nicola’s Night lands at Terrible Baby.
Ahead of World Martini Day, we take a look at the signature from Argo at the Four Seasons Hong Kong – a twist on the classic cocktail that will appeal to first-timers and seasoned drinkers alike.
New music hub Aer opens, Ella launches a Louisiana-inspired menu, and Osaka’s Craftroom takes over The Opposites for cocktails.
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Jean-Claude Biver returns to luxury watchmaking with a family-run brand, focusing on individuality and craftsmanship, while embracing smaller watch sizes – thanks to input from his son, Pierre Biver.
GMT watches remain popular for their ability to track a second time zone, and though Rolex is the blueprint, other brands have reinterpreted the design – and frequent fliers still love it.
Drinks on a rooftop in Kai Tak, award-winning brews from Chicago, and a dive bar from Orchard’s Alex Pun.
The Wan Chai bar injects extra depth to the classic cocktail with precision techniques and innovative spirit pairings.
From Ling Chan’s guest shift at Serendipity and a gin-filled experience at PMQ, to a special evening with Ajit Gurung and Nokoy Mak in Macau.
Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.
From The Daily Tot’s alcohol-free menu to Hong Kong Beer Co’s hoppy IPA and The Aubrey’s Korean-inspired cocktails.
The striking new Pop designs come in 6 colourways – featuring materials such as Burmese jade, lapis lazuli and lemon chrysoprase – in small-seconds, tourbillon and minute repeater models.
The bar on Staunton Street uses oyster shells discarded by fish eatery Hooked on Caine Road to concoct an effervescent, refreshing drink.
From 929’s Cantopop cocktails at Terrible Baby to alcohol-free delights at Mostly Harmless Bar with Coa, we’ve got you sorted.
The Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition was worn by Craig in No Time to Die, and that model’s bronze gold alloy is back, encasing the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806.
Go low-ABV at Mostly Harmless, sip craft beer at Flower Years’ 7th anniversary party, and enjoy drinks by Jakarta’s Carrots at The Opposites.
The brand introduced Black Bay 58, Black Bay 68, Black Bay Pro, Black Bay Chrono and Pelagos Ultra models to the star as well as watch aficionados at the Palexpo convention centre.
If you’re not away this weekend, you’re in luck – The Cocktail Club, Wing Lei Bar and Bar Long Fong are all paying a visit.
IWC, Chopard and Parmigiani Fleurier favoured functional complications and durability, while brands like Hublot, Zenith, Ulysse Nardin and Tudor focused on aesthetic values such as size and hue.
The multisensory cocktail, created almost 13 years ago, revolutionised Hong Kong’s bar scene with its unique blend of flavours and visual appeal.
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