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Niceaunties’ surreal AI antics featuring Asia’s beloved aunties make it to auctions – and to Hollywood. Photos: Handout
Art

This artist is using AI to put ‘Asian aunties’ in seriously surreal situations

The Singaporean artist was an architect before getting into AI-driven art which has since led to a Ted talk, a Christie’s 3.0 charity auction, and billboards in New York’s Times Square and now Hollywood

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong dazzled by drone shows but creativity, fewer rules key, experts say

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tells Taoist group to explain axed drone show, consider rescheduling

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong officials concerned over pranksters renaming schools on Google Maps

Changes range from manga character’s name to ‘psychiatric hospital’, but authorities not amused as wrong labels pop up on Uber, Lalamove.

The trend first emerged earlier this week in Taiwan, with authorities on the self-ruled island warning such acts online could constitute a violation of defamation laws. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong tourism

Hongkongers make their case on how to boost tourism in rare forum with city leader

Among proposals put forward are recruiting volunteers to help tourists take photos, revitalising Lam Tsuen River and designing new mascot for city.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Doraemon success a sign Hong Kong mega subsidies not always necessary

City tour of blue cartoon robot cat attracted 5 million people and boosted food and beverage sales, without any government handouts.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Doraemon show organiser hails collaborations, culture as cash driver

Lam Shu-kam says exhibition rare example of cross-sector tie-ups and ‘shift in mindset’ needed to get behind mega event push.

A Doraemon mega event in Hong Kong attracted 5 million people over the past four weeks. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Doraemon show the cat’s whiskers as it attracts 5 million people

Doraemon exhibition attracts Hongkongers and tourists, boosts food and drink sales at K11 Musea venue by 30 per cent.

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E-commerce

Chinese sneakerheads’ favourite shopping app to cut 500 jobs

The niche Shanghai-based e-commerce platform said it is cutting about 5 per cent of its workforce of 10,000 and reducing spending on ‘low-yield’ projects.

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Searching for Hong Kong’s soul? Look to its street life

Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong’s unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity.

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Domestic workers spend the National Day holiday in Central, Hong Kong, on October 2, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Doraemon on board: Hong Kong’s high-speed rail gets manga makeover

Themed carriages featuring beloved Japanese cartoon character set for service on cross-border rail, with MTR Corp hoping for tourism boost.

Passengers can choose to travel on the themed trains, with prices and booking methods remaining the same as regular services. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wonderous Summer at K11 Musea

K11 Musea’s summer line-up of events embraces collective nostalgia for the arts

As part of its cultural offering, K11 Musea is spearheading the local arts scene with the world debut of “100% Doraemon and Friends” Tour

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Hong Kong society

Doraemon drone show gets rapturous Hong Kong reception as weather holds

Doraemon show attracts more than 1,000 viewers despite earlier weather fears, with crowds on Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and Salisbury Road.

My Hong Kong

My Hong Kong | ‘Fun economy’ good, ‘de-stress economy’ could be even better for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has an identity crisis, and tourism initiatives such as the Night Vibes campaign haven’t worked. Fun events show promise, but what we really need is to pivot to being a ‘de-stress economy’.

The 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour made Hong Kong its first port of call. Photo: Dickson Lee
Food and Drinks

5 exciting places to eat and drink in Hong Kong this weekend

This weekend in Hong Kong, you can try afternoon tea with Doraemon, Asian food with a Korean twist, a seven-course charity dinner, cocktails from two veterans, and catch a private chef at large.

This weekend in Hong Kong, try afternoon tea with Doraemon (above), Asian food with a Korean twist, a seven-course charity dinner, cocktails from two perspectives, and catch a private chef at large. Photo: Artisan Lounge by Lubuds
Hong Kong society

Mainland visitors to make Hong Kong Book Fair a bestselling event: organiser

Event organiser ‘confident’ following roadshows in Guangzhou and Shenzhen as well as positive response on social media platform Xiaohongshu.

What to do in Hong Kong

Summer 2024 fun in Hong Kong – 6 events from Mamma Mia! to anime convention

Want to turn up the fun in Hong Kong this summer? We have you covered, including a book fair, Doraemon exhibitions, a pop-up water park and the Unheard Sound and Music Festival.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Doraemon event launch draws hundreds, including overseas visitors

Fans from Philippines, Japan and US among those visiting exhibition depicting robot cat from famous manga series.

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A young Doraemon fan poses for a picture alongside a statue of the beloved robot cat. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong entertainment

July 13/14 Hong Kong shopping tips – BTS merch, On sportswear, more

BTS Merch at Monochrome? Check. Swiss sportswear at On’s new flagship store? Check. This and more in our quick guide to the weekend’s unmissable shopping opportunities.

Hong Kong tourism

Heavy rain puts damper on festivities after Dragon Boat Festival fireworks axed

Tourism Board announces decision after forecaster issued third amber rainstorm warning of the day, leaving dozens gathered disappointed.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning on Friday afternoon

Observatory cancelled warning at 1.10pm, after earlier downgrading it from red rainstorm signal in the morning.

The Observatory earlier warned of possible flooding in northern parts of the city. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 to promote, play role in coming Doraemon exhibition

Cable car attraction will wrap some of its cabins with images of manga character, offer travel passes with promotional perks and memorabilia.

Ngong Ping 360’s 100% Doraemon & Friends cable car. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong has always risen above adversity. It’s nowhere near over

Readers discuss the pessimism over the city’s economy, the government’s haphazard push for mega events, the electoral performance of Modi’s party, and D-Day’s 80th anniversary.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands gather for Hong Kong harbourfront Dragon Boat Festival drone show

The 10-minute display featured more than 1,000 drones.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | What Doraemon can teach us about promoting STEM education

Readers discuss how the Doraemon manga can inspire us to solve real-world problems, why Hong Kong should be more selective about mega events and how a politeness campaign should extend to the city’s motorways.

Passengers take a selfie on a Doraemon-themed MTR train on the East Rail Line in Hong Kong on June 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction almost back to pre-pandemic heights

Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping cable car attraction at 95 per cent of pre-pandemic heights, but long-haul visitor numbers from Europe and US still to bounce back.

A Ngong Ping 360 cable car approaches the site of the city’s famous “Big Buddha” statue. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Doraemon success lights the way for Hong Kong’s event hub hopes

If the government wants Hong Kong to be a hub for mega events, it would do well to take lessons from the recent Doraemon exhibitions in the city. There is an art to building hype, linking multiple events and creating memorable experiences, something the organisers did with aplomb.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong laws ‘very limiting’ for wider use of commercial drones: expert

Lawmakers urge city to follow mainland’s lead to use drones for delivering goods and carrying passengers, touting tourism opportunities.

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