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29 November, 2024
Angelina Chow and Kung Kwok-leung provide details about the new kiosks. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong opening self-service ID card kiosks – with 6 chances for photo

Immigration Department has updated functions at 54 kiosks at its new headquarters in Tseung Kwan O.

Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong politician, 6 others convicted over riot at MTR station in 2019

Crime in Hong Kong

Student loses over HK$500,000 to Hong Kong scammers who told her to go to Thailand

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Beijing-based firms to take lead on integration

Chief Executive John Lee met 15 Hong Kong business representatives during his duty visit to capital.

John Lee (standing) meets members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for December 12-14

This weekend, enjoy cheeky concoctions on Peel Street, swing by a Japanese guest shift in mid-century Hong Kong surrounds, and enjoy Thai flavours at a one-night only takeover in Central.

Food and Drinks

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, December 8-14

A wine bar and restaurant inspired by Melbourne vibes, harbour views atop the Star Ferry pier, steak in Wan Chai, and an old gallery’s new home.

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Hong Kong transport

Tada in Hong Kong could cost less than Uber, but longer wait time

Lawmaker Gary Zhang and Post reporters compare ride-hailing services, even as both remain illegal, and find driver without hire-car permit.

Lawmaker Gary Zhang and two Post reporters compare ride-hailing operators Tada and Uber in a test ride on Thursday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

44% of businesses have negative economic outlook for Hong Kong, poll finds

Survey by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds pessimism at highest level in five years.

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Music

Profile | Meet Marf, the Cantopop group member supporting Coldplay in Hong Kong

Marf from girl group Collar will support Coldplay at their four Hong Kong shows in April 2025, part of their Music of the Spheres tour.

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Retailing

Over half of mainland Chinese luxury consumers plan to increase spending: report

Report says 56 per cent of mainland Chinese luxury consumers plan to increase their purchases from domestic brands.

Women danced outside a Prada store in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 13-15

Keep warm and indulge in winter comfort food like mac and cheese, cheese fondue and Christmas yule log this weekend.

Crushed Wine Bar’s new seasonal menu features dishes that celebrate the rich flavours of the colder months. Photo: Karling Hamil
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose finances

Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures to parents.

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Hong Kong stock market

Stocks advance as investors await details from China economic meeting

China’s economic work conference is expected to conclude on Thursday.

Swimming

Haughey facing battle just to medal in 100m freestyle at world championships

Hongkonger Siobhan Haughey qualifies fifth fastest for final, as China’s Tang Qianting sets Asian record in women’s 100m breaststroke.

American Gretchen Walsh set a championship record in qualifying for the women’s 100m freestyle final and then won the women’s 50m butterfly at World Aquatics Swimming Championships. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices: up or down? Experts weigh in with forecasts for 2025

Analysts forecast up to 5 per cent price fall or rise amid oversupply, falling interest rates and improving stock market performance.

CK Asset’s mass residential project in Kwun Tong. Some 87,000 new flats in Hong Kong are estimated to be ready by the end of next year, according to JLL. Photo: Nora Tam
Profile

Profile | Meet the man who brought poker out of Hong Kong’s shadows

Stephen Lai caught the gambling bug at university in England – on his return to Hong Kong, he played his cards right and formed the Hong Kong Poker Players’ Association.

Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Tsui Wah’s flagship is reopening, but are diners still hungry for it?

After closing its Central branch in 2020, followed by a string of others, the beleaguered restaurant chain is hoping for a triumphant return.

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Hong Kong transport

Singapore’s Tada launches in Hong Kong, driving fresh competition with Uber

Ride-hailing operator arrives ahead of government plan to regulate services next year.

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Tada will allow customers to pay by cash or credit card in its beta launch covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the airport. Photo: Tada
What to do in Hong Kong

What and who to see on ‘special’ Kat O island in Hong Kong

Also known as Crooked Island, Kat O was a thriving fishing and farming community in the past. Now residents love its relaxed atmosphere.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Asia’s events capital can ill afford to host any more mega-flops

Bigger is not necessarily better, and with nearly 100 Hong Kong events already planned for next year they must be worth the investment.

Hong Kong racing

Ting snares season’s longest-priced winner while Bentley jags 100th HK success

Good Luck Win delivers at $96.85 to hand the trainer his third success of the season.

Harry Bentley soaks up his 100th Hong Kong winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong EAFF qualifying task grows tougher after Chinese Taipei thump Mongolia

Ashley Westwood’s team need to overcome Chinese Taipei on Saturday to book spot in EAFF qualifying final.

Two-goal striker Ange Kouame sends another effort towards the target. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Collar’s Marf Yau to perform at Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows

Well-known member of Cantopop girl group will be a guest support act for British band’s April shows at soon-to-open Kai Tak stadium.

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Hong Kong society

30 more rocks containing dinosaur fossils found on Hong Kong’s Port Island

Remote island will reopen to public on Thursday, but visitors warned against exploring area on their own due to safety concerns.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong yoga ball murder case: ‘lethal gas was to kill shrews lured by ham’

Malaysian academic Khaw Kim Sun says he brought home carbon monoxide from his laboratory to conduct his own pest control.

A yoga ball brought in for evidence. The accused has denied filling a yoga ball with carbon monoxide and placing it inside the family’s yellow Mini Cooper to kill his wife and daughter. Photo: Dickson Lee
Swimming

World Swimming Championships: Hong Kong’s Haughey bids for fifth world title

The 2021 short-course 100m freestyle world champion wins her heat, but faces a stiff challenge from Americans Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh.

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey was second fastest overall in the heats of the 100m freestyle, and will race in the semi-final at 12.48am on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader departs for Beijing duty visit, set to brief Xi Jinping on Friday

Sources say John Lee to meet Beijing-based Hong Kong business leaders on Thursday, a day before briefing Xi on city’s development.

Photography

Pics or it didn’t happen: the evolution of travel photography in Hong Kong

What did tourists in Hong Kong choose to photograph in earlier times, and how have these subjects changed – or not – over the years?

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