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Hong Kong urged to extend free mortuary storage period after public hospitals announce new charges
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has been urged to extend the period of free mortuary storage in public hospitals after it announced new charges last week that could cost families up to HK$550 per day. A morgue in Queen Elizabeth Hospital. File...
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Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong cites ‘racing tourism’ work in Legco bid scrutiny
Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai, who is vying for the Legislative Council seat representing the travel industry, has highlighted her past efforts in promoting “racing tourism” when questioned by election authorities about her...
Owner: Alibaba Group
No place to call home: plight of Hong Kong's pregnant domestic helpers
At five months pregnant, domestic helper Daisy* was kicked out of her Hong Kong employer's home one night without warning. Distraught and alone, the 32-year-old called home in Mindanao, the Philippines, crying over what had happened to her. "It...
Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family
Check out 300 expert-approved venues in Time Out Hong Kong’s Recommends 2025
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Everyone in Hong Kong – whether first-time travellers or long-time locals – has much to brag about our vast array of things to do, see, eat, drink, and more. We might be a compact city, but we are chock-full of experiences, and the endless choices...
Owner: Peter Dubens
10 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong With Kids (Including Hidden Gems!)
Looking for the best family-friendly attractions in Hong Kong? From world-class theme parks to nature escapes and hands-on learning spots, Hong Kong offers endless fun for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a school...
Owner: Winnie Tan
These 5 stunning parks are all less than 2 hours from Hong Kong city
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The summer heat is finally easing, which means breezy days outside in nature are coming up. Not sure where to head? We’ve got you. To help Hongkongers make the most of the autumn sunshine, we’ve put together a guide to five of the best country...
Owner: Peter Dubens
Franklin Templeton launches Hong Kong’s first tokenized money-market fund
Global asset manager Franklin Templeton Investments has launched the Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund, the first tokenized money-market fund in Hong Kong. This move aligns with the government’s new five-year fintech plan to integrate AI...
Owner: Karnika Yashwant
Hong Kong's Third Local Chikungunya Case Confirmed
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Government of the Hong Kong SAR's Center for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today announced a third locally acquired case of chikungunya fever (CF) in a middle-aged man living in the Kwai Tsing...
No place to call home: plight of Hong Kong’s pregnant domestic helpers
At five months pregnant, domestic helper Daisy* was kicked out of her Hong Kong employer’s home one night without warning. Distraught and alone, the 32-year-old called home in Mindanao, the Philippines, crying over what had happened to her. “It...
Owner: Alibaba Group
JCB And Agoda Enter Long-Term Partnership To Enhance Travel And Payment Experience Across Asia
(MENAFN- JCN NewsWire) JCB and Agoda Enter Long-Term Partnership to Enhance Travel and Payment Experience Across Asia Three-year agreement delivers exclusive privileges, joint promotions, and seamless payment benefits to JCB cardmembers booking...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Macau rises to sixth in Asia-Pacific tourism as arrivals increase: PATA report
Macau continued to record strong tourism growth in the first half of 2025, climbing to sixth place among destinations across the Asia-Pacific and Americas, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said in its 2025 Annual Tourism Monitor....
Owner: Kowie Geldenhuys
Steps to make Hong Kong-mainland China travel more efficient are welcome
Travel convenience is fundamental to Hong Kong’s integration with the mainland. The need to further enhance travel has become more important under an intensifying drive to accelerate the pace of development within the Greater Bay Area. Thanks to...
Owner: Alibaba Group
HeyMax Debuts in Hong Kong, Partnering with Cathay to Drive Regional Growth
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Loyalty and travel rewards platform HeyMax has made its first international launch in Hong Kong, partnering with Cathay to connect more users and merchants across...
Owner: Christian König
China pins hopes on Olympic star Vivian Kong for ‘high quality’ Hong Kong democracy
.HONG KONG – An Olympic gold medallist and other young faces are entering upcoming elections in Hong Kong as China strives to shore up the legitimacy of the city’s legislature, even though it vets all prospective candidates. Beijing loyalists...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 6 prizes at Asian Media Awards
The South China Morning Post has clinched six prizes at the prestigious Asian Media Awards 2025, emerging as the big winner at a ceremony held by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra) in Singapore on Wednesday. The Post won four gold...
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China backs Olympic star in bid for ‘high-quality’ Hong Kong democracy
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China is placing new hopes on fresh faces — including an Olympic gold medallist — as Hong Kong prepares for its next legislative election on December 7, part of Beijing’s push to bolster the credibility of a political system critics say is tightly...
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china China pins hopes on Olympic star for 'high quality' Hong Kong democracy
HONG KONG — An Olympic gold medallist and other younger faces are entering upcoming elections in Hong Kong as China strives to shore up the legitimacy of the city's legislature even though it vets all prospective candidates. Beijing loyalists...
Owner: Wee Chye (Melvin) Ang & SPH Media Trust
Cathay Cargo flies 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts weighing more than 30 tonnes from Shanghai to Hong Kong for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM)....
Owner: Patra Family
Rejuvenate with Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hidden Wellness Gems and More in the Vibrant Asian City
HONG KONG, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As one of Asia’s top wellness destinations, Hong Kong blends vibrant city energy with crisp autumn air, scenic coastal trails, and tranquil escapes around every corner. When the 2025 Sun Hung Kai...
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Hong Kong airport receives 400 mainland Chinese applications for ‘Park and Fly’
Hong Kong airport authorities have received about 400 applications for new automated parking facilities opening next week, which will allow mainland Chinese visitors to drop their vehicles and arrive at the check-in counters for overseas flights...
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