HONG KONG, China -- A Hong Kong court on Monday began the trial of 13 people over the storming and ransacking of the city's legislature in 2019, which was an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed government. It was the most violent episode in the initial phase of huge democracy protests that...
M+ MUSEUM More than just a museum, it’s an homage to all things visual Jerry Seinfeild once said—and I never forgot this—”There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family.” This kept me calm in my younger years—or at least stopped me from setting the mattress on fire—on the days...
BEST OF THE BEST Asia’s 50 Best Bars to hold ceremony in Hong Kong, highlighting the city as a breeding ground for cocktail-making talent and creativity (Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board) Asia’s very best bartenders and drinks industry talent will gather in Hong Kong this July as the...
In a place where malls are aplenty; where each new one “outsmarts” the others by having more brands, features, dining concepts, green spaces, and design trends, there is one, in my opinion, that stands out among the rest — K11 Musea. K11 Musea, just along the Victoria Dockside where the...
Featured image: HONG KONG IN FULL COLOR Mark Bradford, A Straight Line, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Art Basel) The eyes of the art world turned to Hong Kong this week as color, creativity, and vibrancy descended upon the city for the arts and culture scene. Headlined by large-scale fairs Art Basel Hong...
Lan Fong Yuen has day in and day out led a flock of foodies to its lair of old-world charms, replete with the odds and ends of traditional Chinese furnishings SIMPLICITY IS KEY Lan Fong Yuen may not look like much, but it' a landmark for foodies in Hong Kong (Photo from Hong Kong Tourism Board)...
This beloved Japanese restaurant opens its very first international branch in TST KUSHIAGE IN HK Convivial Japan-celebrated kushiage haven Kushitei has opened at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui to thrill Hong Kong lovers of delicious batter-dipped, deep-fried morsels served on Japanese bamboo skewers If...
Hong Kong’s new offerings for food connoisseurs BARKADA TRIP Barkada is set to open later this month at the newly launched lifestyle destination Foco in Soho We all have our favorite restaurant or fast food joint in Hong Kong. For a quick fix, Café de Coral never fails. For truly local fare,...
HONG KONG, China -- China said on Friday it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong and Macau next week, dropping Covid testing requirements and daily quotas after a lengthy pandemic separation. The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing's zero-Covid strategy for...
HONG KONG, China -- The hardline head of Hong Kong's national security agency has been appointed China's top representative in the city, state media said on Saturday, as Beijing tightens its grip since 2019 democracy protests. This file photo taken on April 15, 2021 shows Head of the Office for...
Are you ready for new experiences in this old favorite? As one of the last popular destinations to fully lift restrictions, Hong Kong is now ready to accept tourist—including Filipinos, many of whom count it as their first foreign city—without all the restrictions. If you’re a frequent...
Top officials of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will be holding exploratory talks with their Hon Kong counterparts for the deployment of Filipino caregivers and assisted care workers. In as statement, DMW Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople said the Hong Kong government is in need of as many...
