As the holiday season approaches, Filipinos are gearing up for travel adventures, with Singapore emerging as the top destination of choice. According to a recent survey by Visa, 38 percent of Filipino travelers have visited the city-state in the past year. “Its close proximity to the Philippines,...
Hong Kong continues to be one of Asia’s top destinations to unwind and spend the holiday season in. Although this raises the question for repeat travelers, what else is there to see in Asia’s World City? Here are a few places for those who wish to take the road less traveled by and find...
It’s time for all your favorite Christmas traditions to shine brighter with a sprinkle of magic during “A Disney Christmas” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort from Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. This year, the world’s first and largest Frozen -themed land, World of Frozen, is set to host its...
The Philippines ranked first at the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) final round held from Aug. 23 to 26. The HKIMO on-site competition was participated in by 700 students, while 1,600 students participated online from 13 countries and regions: Australia, Bulgaria,...
Marvel fans from Asia, assemble. Josh D’ Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, has just announced at the recently held D23: The Ultimate Disney fan event in Anaheim, California, that Hong Kong Disneyland will soon house an extended Marvel-themed area featuring new attractions at the theme...
Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Sven in celebration of Summer Snow Day with two exciting new featurettes including one starring K-pop star Taeyeon. “Taeyeon’s Frozen Journey” and “For The First Time In Forever: The Making of World of Frozen” at Hong Kong Disneyland are coming on June 7...
Two overseas Filipino workers (OFW) were injured in a landslide that occurred in Hong Kong following a heavy rainstorm on Saturday, May 4, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In a statement released on Sunday, May 5, the DMW said it is now closely monitoring the condition of the two OFWs...
If you’ve ever found yourself in the streets of Central, Hong Kong at night, it’s easy to get lost in the urban frenzy of it all. Just looking up at buildings treats you to commercial spectacles, similar to the holograph advertisements seen in the Blade Runner movies. But what is one to do...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Hong Kong Customs conducted a joint validation visit (JVV) to advance mutual recognition arrangements and enhance trade facilitation efforts. Last month, Director Yasser Ismail A. Abbas of the Imports and Assessment Service and District Collector Yasmin M....
The Michelin Guide announced on March 7 its selection of food establishments in Hong Kong and Macau that earned the prestigious Bib Gourmand recognition, with a total of 77 establishments, including 10 newcomers to the Guide. Among the 10 new Bib Gourmand food establishments, seven are located in...
A BEAUTIFUL CITY Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor at night (Photo Wikipedia) Lying by the southeastern edge of China is the dazzling jewel of a city known as Hong Kong. For those who have been, it’s impossible to forget the beautiful urban wonder it appears to be for first-timers. ...
Three micro films, helmed by directors from three Asian countries, will showcase the beauty, culture and vibrancy of Hong Kong. “Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” project, produced by CJ ENM Hong Kong (CJ ENM HK) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), has been selected to be part...
