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In 1965, a run on Ming Tak Bank, owned by Poon Kai-kwong, led to rumours of trouble at other Chinese banks. Following restrictions on withdrawals, confidence was eventually restored
In 1965, a run on Ming Tak Bank, owned by Poon Kai-kwong, led to rumours of trouble at other Chinese banks. Following restrictions on withdrawals, confidence was eventually restored
Indonesia’s Island of the Gods has long been touted as one of Asia’s top gay destinations, but even Bali is not immune from the nation’s spreading anti-LGBT sentiment.
Indonesia’s Island of the Gods has long been touted as one of Asia’s top gay destinations, but even Bali is not immune from the nation’s spreading anti-LGBT sentiment.
Last August, Beijing stopped issuing permits to individual travellers wanting to visit Taiwan ‘until further notice’.
Last August, Beijing stopped issuing permits to individual travellers wanting to visit Taiwan ‘until further notice’.
Hong Kong architects’ creative designs for high-density living are on show at the ‘Island_Peninsula’ exhibition in LA.
Hong Kong architects’ creative designs for high-density living are on show at the ‘Island_Peninsula’ exhibition in LA.
Travellers from China have been detained and prosecuted for bypassing immigration checks at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, something that should be a rare occurrence, surely?
Travellers from China have been detained and prosecuted for bypassing immigration checks at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, something that should be a rare occurrence, surely?
The orchestra’s estimated annual running cost of HK$4.5 million was deemed ‘well worth spending if we are to prove wrong those people who call Hongkong a cultural desert’.
The orchestra’s estimated annual running cost of HK$4.5 million was deemed ‘well worth spending if we are to prove wrong those people who call Hongkong a cultural desert’.
Japan Airlines is launching a campaign of complimentary jaunts to get people out of the congested capital.
Japan Airlines is launching a campaign of complimentary jaunts to get people out of the congested capital.
The 2010s were the decade that brought mass Chinese tourism to the world; these travellers did not fail to make an impression.
The 2010s were the decade that brought mass Chinese tourism to the world; these travellers did not fail to make an impression.
Hongkonger David Griffiths, general manager of a sports centre, made the 4,000km dash in aid of disabled Chinese athletes.
Hongkonger David Griffiths, general manager of a sports centre, made the 4,000km dash in aid of disabled Chinese athletes.
Chinese and Australian arrival numbers dropping off as a water shortage threatens Bali’s very survival.
Chinese and Australian arrival numbers dropping off as a water shortage threatens Bali’s very survival.
The Brazilian soccer legend arrived in Hong Kong in December 1970 with members of his team, Santos. He insisted on staying with his teammates, reportedly saying, ‘I want no special treatment’.
The Brazilian soccer legend arrived in Hong Kong in December 1970 with members of his team, Santos. He insisted on staying with his teammates, reportedly saying, ‘I want no special treatment’.
Economist warns that it might be ‘some time’ before visitors from mainland China return to the territory.
Economist warns that it might be ‘some time’ before visitors from mainland China return to the territory.
Tear gas, a pitched battle with police and 42 arrests followed when Hongkong Tramways employees took to the streets to press their demand for a HK$3 increase in ‘High Cost of Living Allowance’.
Tear gas, a pitched battle with police and 42 arrests followed when Hongkong Tramways employees took to the streets to press their demand for a HK$3 increase in ‘High Cost of Living Allowance’.
China’s ambassador to the Muslim-majority nation acknowledges that complaints regarding the conduct of citizens are a cause of embarrassment.
China’s ambassador to the Muslim-majority nation acknowledges that complaints regarding the conduct of citizens are a cause of embarrassment.
As travellers from the region choose to stay away from the territory, other destinations benefit from big spenders. But it is not good news for everyone – proximity to political turmoil seems to turn arrivals off Macau and Shenzhen.
As travellers from the region choose to stay away from the territory, other destinations benefit from big spenders. But it is not good news for everyone – proximity to political turmoil seems to turn arrivals off Macau and Shenzhen.
The cracking of Wong Sik-pun’s kidnapping case in 1961 led police to the body of the Hong Kong banker’s son, who had disappeared more than two years earlier
The cracking of Wong Sik-pun’s kidnapping case in 1961 led police to the body of the Hong Kong banker’s son, who had disappeared more than two years earlier
Singapore, Taipei and Sri Lanka frequently top vegan-friendly lists while Japan, one of the least-friendly countries for vegetarians and vegans, is also hoping to benefit from the growing trend by offering more plant-based options
Singapore, Taipei and Sri Lanka frequently top vegan-friendly lists while Japan, one of the least-friendly countries for vegetarians and vegans, is also hoping to benefit from the growing trend by offering more plant-based options
The Nobel Peace Prize winner visited Hong Kong in 1983, bringing a message of love, joy and family planning.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner visited Hong Kong in 1983, bringing a message of love, joy and family planning.
Singapore currently tops the list for travellers from the subcontinent but its northern neighbour is doing all it can to knock it from the top spot.
Singapore currently tops the list for travellers from the subcontinent but its northern neighbour is doing all it can to knock it from the top spot.
The youngest of the Jackson clan gave power-packed performances for three nights at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1990 as part of her Rhythm Nation tour.
The youngest of the Jackson clan gave power-packed performances for three nights at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1990 as part of her Rhythm Nation tour.
A surge in visitors from China is likely to have financial benefits and has led to improvements at hotels, but North Korean guides are overwhelmed by large groups and unable to stop travellers from wandering off unaccompanied.
A surge in visitors from China is likely to have financial benefits and has led to improvements at hotels, but North Korean guides are overwhelmed by large groups and unable to stop travellers from wandering off unaccompanied.
Costing HK$200 million more than estimated, the tunnel was opened in 1990, linking Kwun Tong with the new town of Tseung Kwan O.
Costing HK$200 million more than estimated, the tunnel was opened in 1990, linking Kwun Tong with the new town of Tseung Kwan O.
After receiving more than 15 million visitors in 2016, the island’s tourism industry has seen a downturn. A consortium of businesses hopes that a new digital ecosystem can breathe new life into the declining destination.
After receiving more than 15 million visitors in 2016, the island’s tourism industry has seen a downturn. A consortium of businesses hopes that a new digital ecosystem can breathe new life into the declining destination.
Helen Lo, who specialised in family law, broke through the all-male stronghold when she was appointed to the District Court.
Helen Lo, who specialised in family law, broke through the all-male stronghold when she was appointed to the District Court.
Beijing’s recent ban on solo travellers to Taiwan likely to see visitor numbers fall by 700,000. But impact is expected to be limited as Taiwan has started to focus on alternative markets, such as Thailand, Vietnam and India.
Beijing’s recent ban on solo travellers to Taiwan likely to see visitor numbers fall by 700,000. But impact is expected to be limited as Taiwan has started to focus on alternative markets, such as Thailand, Vietnam and India.
Food was a concern as the queen’s ‘tall, blonde, 21-year-old daughter likes her food simple and straightforward’, according to her friends.
Food was a concern as the queen’s ‘tall, blonde, 21-year-old daughter likes her food simple and straightforward’, according to her friends.
Designed by the architects behind Buckingham Palace facade, the Supreme Court building opened in 1912, with Legco calling it home from 1985.
Designed by the architects behind Buckingham Palace facade, the Supreme Court building opened in 1912, with Legco calling it home from 1985.
In the region, sex tourism is often equated with prostitution; however, young adventurers want to make sex-related travel safe and consensual, and a growing number of resorts are springing up internationally to offer that.
In the region, sex tourism is often equated with prostitution; however, young adventurers want to make sex-related travel safe and consensual, and a growing number of resorts are springing up internationally to offer that.
After months of uncertainty, the Indonesian government has announced that the popular destination will not be closing to tourists. Instead, the number of visitors will be limited and a two-tier ‘membership’ scheme will be implemented.
After months of uncertainty, the Indonesian government has announced that the popular destination will not be closing to tourists. Instead, the number of visitors will be limited and a two-tier ‘membership’ scheme will be implemented.
The Oxford-educated Shanghai native put his consecration down to the Catholic Church’s rapid expansion in the colony.
The Oxford-educated Shanghai native put his consecration down to the Catholic Church’s rapid expansion in the colony.