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New Home Sales and Returning Investors Help Drive Hong Kong Residential Market Transactions
The Slovenia Times
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July 3, 2025
Overall Office Leasing Activity Picks Up, but Grade A Office and Prime Retail High-Street Rents Remain Under Pressure Homebuyers and investors were both active in the Hong Kong residential market in Q2 2025, incentivized by a weakening HIBOR and...
Quake rumor in Hong Kong forces canceling of Japan flights
The Asahi Shimbun
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TOTTORI—An unfounded rumor of an impending major earthquake in Japan has forced international flights between Yonago Kitaro Airport in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, and Hong Kong to be suspended at the end of August. The rumor that “a major...
AFC Women's Champions League: East Bengal FC Drawn Against Clubs From Hong Kong, Cambodia
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 3 (IANS) East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia) in Group E of the AFC Women's Champions League Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC...
‘The Future I Saw’ manga doomsday prophecy spooks tourists, dents Japan’s travel boom as Hong Kong arrivals plunge
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
Fears of catastrophe linked to viral manga The Future I Saw Arrivals from Hong Kong drop 11 per cent on-year in May Japan has seen record visitor numbers this year TOKYO, July 3 — Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book...
Woo Guangdong visitors under cross-border scheme, Hong Kong transport chief says
South China Morning Post
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July 3, 2025
A highly anticipated cross-border driving scheme for Guangdong residents will provide a boost for Hong Kong’s tourism-related industries, the transport chief has said, as she called on different sectors to offer a variety of tailored packages...
China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday in its first visit to the Asian financial hub, accompanied by three People's Liberation...
china Hong Kong teen dies climbing Sichuan peak, video allegedly shows fall from cliff
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
A 16-year-old Hong Kong resident has reportedly died after falling from a snow-covered mountain in Sichuan province, China, on Monday (June 30). According to Sing Tao Daily, the teen, surnamed Zhou, was on the second peak — at an altitude of 5,276...
From land to sea: top spots to get a glimpse of the Shandong in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 3, 2025
Crowds of fans and onlookers gave an emotional welcome to the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong and its accompanying strike group when they sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday for a five-day port call. Many are seeking alternatives or the...
Travel Food Services IPO: Company raises Rs 599 crores from 33 anchor investors
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
Mumbai-based Travel Food Services Limited has garnered Rs 599 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) that opens for public subscription on Monday, July 7, 2025. Late Friday, the company informed the exchanges that...
Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off year-long 20th anniversary extravaganza
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary launched with “The Most Magical Party of All,” celebrating two decades of enchantment and community impact. HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) officially began its highly anticipated year-long...
Is Travel Food Services' IPO a risky bet for investors?
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
ET Intelligence Group: Travel Food Services (TFS), which operates quick service restaurants (QSR) and lounges in airports, plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through an offer for sale. The public issue will reduce the promoter group's stake to 86.2% from...
HSBC celebrates 160 years with vibrant murals across Hong Kong’s 18 districts
Campaign Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
A fiery dragon’s head, rendered in bold shades of orange and red, is etched onto a wall on Wun Sha Street in Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood. The striking mural, created using incense ash, pays homage to the Fire Dragon Dance, a century-old...
Baguio Awarded Marine Department Contract for Marine Cleansing in the Eastern Waters of Hong Kong for Approximately HK$150 million
Macau Business
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July 2, 2025
HONG KONG, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baguio Green Group Limited (”Baguio” or the “Group“, Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that it has been successfully awarded a 3-year contract from the Marine Department of the HKSAR Government...
Green groups urge Hong Kong to align eco-tourism plans with int’l standards, warn against developer-centric approach
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 3, 2025
Ten green groups, including Greenpeace, have called on the authorities to align its eco-tourism policies with international standards and adopt a conservation-oriented approach. They warn that such eco-projects will otherwise endanger local...
Responding To Increased Threats, High Security Travel Embraces Hi-Tech
Forbes
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As instability increases worldwide, diplomatic travel leads the way in high-security hi-tech travel ... More to meet the multiplying threats (CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP PHOTO via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images As instability proliferates across...
Rolex Fastnet Race // IRC Two Preview: Charge of the JPKs
Live Sail Die
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July 10, 2025
Could two new JPK 1050s upset the apple cart in IRC Two? Jean-Pierre Kelbert (whose initials constitute the brand name of his successful line of boats) has a habit of breaking the mould in IRC racing, and his new 34-footer may well be a game...
S&P 500 hits new high as Nvidia rallies, Bitcoin breaks record
Proactive USA
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July 10, 2025
4:15pm: Stocks shake off tariff threats The S&P 500 edged up 0.3% to a fresh record of 6,280 on Thursday, leading a modest rally across Wall Street as enthusiasm for AI and crypto helped offset new trade threats from former President Trump. The...
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) –...
Everything New at Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th Anniversary in 2025
TripZilla
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July 2, 2025
2025 marks 20 years of magic at Hong Kong Disneyland, and the park is throwing a year-long party to celebrate. From dazzling new shows and larger-than-life parades to glowing drone displays in the night sky, the entire resort has been refreshed...
'GH,' 'The View,' 'Live with Kelly and Mark' d for Daytime Emmys
6 ABC Action News
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July 10, 2025
LOS ANGELES -- The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominations for the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. "General Hospital" earned a whopping 16 nominations, including Outstanding Daytime Drama series, writing,...