According to economic data released by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2024, which is much higher than expected. The consumption is the biggest source of power behind the gradual recovery of the economy. The private...
Sarah Lahbati was seen dining with a man in a Hong Kong restaurant recently, giving way to speculations that she is back in the dating game following her separation from actor Richard Gutierrez. The matter was tackled by Ogie Diaz in his vlog, going on to share pictures of Sarah and the guy....
Current trade figures between the Philippines and Hong Kong depict Manila's strong bilateral relations with China's special administrative region, a Filipino trade official said. Speaking at the Spring Dinner Reception hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETC) on Wednesday night,...
As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's largest New Year's Eve firework display to date on Dec. 31, 2023. Set against the city’s iconic skyline, spectators will be treated to a 12-minute firework musical, surpassing any previous New...
Sad end for aspiring influencer. Abby Choi was just another 28-year-old making the most of social media, posting glam shots related to her work as model. She has since earned more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. Indeed, everything seemed to be going great for her. Her last post on Feb. 19,...
Police keep watch outside a court in Hong Kong on February 6, 2023 as the trial of 47 of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures begins in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. (Peter PARKS / AFP) HONG KONG, China – A small group of...
To serve overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families better, mobile wallet, GCash teamed up with TNG Wallet, a P2P mobile remittance app in Hong Kong. "We are continuously adding new leading remittance partners to the app’s network so GCash users can now have access to TNG Wallet and more...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, March 2 called on the government to extend more financial assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stricken with COVID-19 in Hong Kong as a way to pay them back for their sacrifices in helping the economy. Villanueva said the 200,000 OFWs in Hong Kong...
This Chinese discovery on Arnaiz Street will give Hong Kong restaurants a run for their money HONG KONG FLARE Sliced abalone with sea moss and lettuce; and minced shrimps with bean curd and scallops When asked what my most favorite food in the world is, I get confused. I love the simplicity, the...
Should the Philippines follow Hong Kong’s example to ramp up its vaccination drive ? At this point when being vaccinated is important not only for individuals but for the entire community, one ponders what the Philippine government could do to convince more and more Filipinos to get inoculated?...
And this year and next, based on the 13th list of the World’s 50 Best Bars, that would at Connaught Bar in London FROM LONDON WITH LOVE Connaught Bar, The world's best bar The 13th list of The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, was announced at a live awards ceremony early last week,...
What's in a decade? This collection follows the long and rich history of the luxury Scotch whisky brand SIX DECADES OF GREATNESS The Dalmore No. 6 Collection is a testament to the premium alchemic craft of the luxury whisky For a lot of people, a year—365 days or 8,760 hours—already seems like...
