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Hong Kong Airlines changes frequent flyer programme
Asian Aviation
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June 30, 2025
Hong Kong Airlines is joining the rest of the airline world in making it harder and more expensive to accrue frequent flyer miles. The carrier announced that it will revamp its Frequent Flyer Programme – the Fortune Wings Club (FWC) –...
Hong Kong's democracy movement marks a somber July 1
Deutsche Welle
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June 30, 2025
"For over 10 years, July 1 meant protest — walking the streets for universal suffrage and other demands, running into familiar faces, ending the day with a drink or dinner. It felt like we were trying to build a better society," says Vinze, 40, a...
Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane brace for record-breaking winter school holiday traffic
KARRYON
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June 30, 2025
Sydney Airport is forecasting around 2.6 million passengers, Melbourne Airport expects almost two million travellers and Brisbane Airport is gearing up to welcome 2.78 million through its terminals. All hubs advise passengers to arrive early – at...
National Security Law for Hong Kong heralds fifth anniversary
Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Rui/GT June 30 marks the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Monday that the law has...
Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement hiding between the lines
Deutsche Welle
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June 30, 2025
"For over ten years, July 1 meant protest — walking the streets for universal suffrage and other demands, running into familiar faces, ending the day with a drink or dinner. It felt like we were trying to build a better society," says Vinze, 40, a...
Japanese Baba Vanga's chilling prediction that sparked tourist cancellations is meant to happen this week
LAD Bible
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Tourists across the world are reportedly cancelling their summer holidays due to a disaster which has been predicted by a manga artist. Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki has been dubbed the 'new Baba Vanga', after a series of her predictions came...
Business Monday: New Kona tattoo artist from Hong Kong blends artistry with healing
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
Jayers Ko poses for a portrait in her studio space. (Courtesy of Jayers Ko) For centuries, tattoos have been an artistic form of expression for humans, sometimes signifying a memory or milestone, and other times representing a new beginning and...
Over 2.85m HK vehicles cross Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge northbound
CGTN
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A view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2025. /VCG A view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2025. /VCG As of 9 a.m. Monday, the number...
First Half: Mainland Investors Pile $90bn Into Hong Kong Shares
Asia Financial
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June 30, 2025
Investors from the Chinese mainland have reportedly ploughed a record $90 billion into Hong Kong shares in the first half of 2025. The Hang Seng Index has risen by a formidable 21% over the first six months of this year, lured by lower valuations...
StarCruises’ Star Voyager makes its maiden voyage to Hong Kong
Travel Daily Media
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June 30, 2025
StarCruises marked a glorious return to Hong Kong with the inaugural arrival of its vessel Star Voyager on Friday, 27th June. The vessel’s arrival heralded the beginning of a vibrant 2025 cruise season from one of the world’s premier cruise hubs....
Hong Kong to raise immigration, passport fees starting September 8
Nairametrics
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June 30, 2025
The Hong Kong Immigration Department will implement a broad increase in fees for immigration and passport-related services beginning September 8, 2025, marking the first major revision in several years. The adjustments will affect a range of...
Guangdong vehicles to be allowed into Hong Kong urban areas ‘in phases’ as gov’t vows to strengthen safeguards
Hong Kong Free Press
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June 30, 2025
Vehicles from neighbouring Guangdong province in mainland China will be allowed into Hong Kong’s urban areas “in phases” in a move to ease travel arrangements, transport chief Mable Chan has said, adding that authorities are drafting application...
Hong Kong – 56th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open June 30...
Web NewsWire
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June 29, 2025
56th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open June 30 to July 3 ****************************************************************************************** The...
Star Entertainment's Hong Kong backers threaten to soon exit Brisbane casino deal
Channel News Asia
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June 30, 2025
(Corrects timing of shareholder approval to this month) By Shivangi Lahiri and Rishav Chatterjee Australia's Star Entertainment said on Monday that its Hong Kong-based investors had threatened to imminently withdraw from a deal for Brisbane's new...
Aviation roundup: AirAsia X, Hong Kong Airlines and more
TTG Asia
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June 30, 2025
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships AirAsia X announces new route to Uzbekistan AirAsia X has craved out a brand new route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent to...
How Hong Kong is wooing Muslim tourists with halal menus
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
At Chinesology restaurant in Hong Kong, culinary director Saito Chau creates char siu with Wagyu beef instead of pork, and uses "a secret sauce" to replace the rose cooking wine in the glaze. For him, the dish is not just another modern spin on a...
Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly stealing HK$7,500 from beach campers
South China Morning Post
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June 30, 2025
Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole about HK$7,500 (US$955) in cash from a camping tent at a Hong Kong beach before he was hit by a BMW car while trying to flee the scene. The force said that the money was allegedly taken from the...
Casetify reopens flagship store in Hong Kong
Inside Retail Asia
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June 30, 2025
Casetify has reopened its flagship store at Landmark Atrium in Hong Kong, featuring a redesigned layout and new customisation services. The updated Casetify Studio highlights the brand’s expanded product range, including its phone cases and the...
Gov’t acknowledges the importance of Hong Kong in the local market
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Experience Macau” Carnival in Hong Kong over the weekend. Themed “Vibrant Summer, Explore Macau,” the carnival featured two exhibition zones with stage performances and interactive games. The...
How Hong Kong is embracing halal dining to woo Muslim tourists
South China Morning Post
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June 30, 2025
At Chinesology restaurant in Hong Kong, culinary director Saito Chau creates char siu with Wagyu beef instead of pork, and uses “a secret sauce” to replace the rose cooking wine in the glaze. For him, the dish is not just another modern spin on a...