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IHG Launches First Kimpton Hotel in Indonesia
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will...
Hong Kong – 2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today ****************************************************************************************** The 2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election...
Chua Lam, legendary Hong Kong food critic and filmmaker, dies at 83
Malay Mail
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June 27, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Renowned food critic, columnist, and film producer Chua Lam, celebrated as one of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83, according to the South China Morning Post. A statement on his...
Renowned Hong Kong-based Singaporean food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83
Channel News Asia
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Chua Lam, one of Asia’s most renowned food critics and columnists to make a mark on Hong Kong’s entertainment and culinary scene, died on Wednesday (Jun 25), at the age of 83. His death was announced on Chua’s Facebook account on Friday afternoon,...
Unwind at the top of Hong Kong with a Peak Tram adventure
CGTN
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For travelers seeking a blend of city excitement and natural tranquility, a ride on the Peak Tram to the summit of Victoria Peak offers an unforgettable escape in the heart of Hong Kong. As the historic tram ascends steeply through lush greenery,...
Decline in tourist numbers to Japan blamed on manga's disaster prediction
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
Japan has seen record numbers of visitors this year. But viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have reportedly taken the sheen off the tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights. April saw an all-time...
Renowned Hong Kong-based food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83
South China Morning Post
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June 27, 2025
Chua Lam, one of Asia’s most renowned food critics and columnists to ever make a mark on Hong Kong’s entertainment and culinary scene, died on Wednesday at the age of 83. His death was announced on Chua’s Facebook account on Friday afternoon, with...
US envoy to Hong Kong criticizes policies
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 27, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. US envoy to Hong Kong criticizes policies HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's top American diplomat said Thursday that the policies of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments...
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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June 27, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Spotlighting Food Science & Tech Article content Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – June 26, 2025) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair...
Ant International expands Alipay+ with AI travel integration
TTG Asia
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July 4, 2025
Ant International has launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel companion integrated into digital wallets, in partnership with Agoda, Fliggy and Trip.com. The tool combines Ant International’s AI technology with cross-border travel services from OTA...
Oil heading for weekly gain on potential Russia sanctions and Trump tariffs
The National News
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Oil prices climbed on Friday as the market considered potential US sanctions on oil-producer Russia and another round of tariff threats, with prices heading for a modest weekly gain. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, rose 0.4...
Travel boost: Cathay Pacific increases flights from Hong Kong to Brisbane and Perth
Wayfarer
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June 23, 2025
Cathay Pacific is set to increase its Brisbane and Perth services from 26 October 2025, offering twice daily flights, year-round from each city. The number of Cathay Pacific flights per week for Perth will rise from 11 to 14, while Brisbane...
Hong Kong’s role in nation’s war of resistance against Japan to be commemorated
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s contributions to the nation’s fight against Japanese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War will be a major theme in a series of coming activities to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance this year. Major...
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August
Champa Meuanglao
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June 27, 2025
Spotlighting Food Science & Tech HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to...
Hong Kong’s dystopian ‘coffin homes’ where 200,000 live in tiny boxes with barely enough space for a bed amid high rents
The U.S. Sun
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June 23, 2025
HONG Kong residents crammed into so-called coffin homes sleep on tiny beds which fill entire rooms without enough space for luggage. More than 200,000 people in Hong Kong, China, are forced to endure cramped, squalid conditions - living in tiny...
Cyberport 5 as Hong Kong’s New I&T Landmark
European Business Magazine
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June 27, 2025
Driving Emerging Strategic Industries Development Heralding a New Chapter in Integration of I&T and the Community HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – The Cyberport 5 building is set to become a prominent and significant...
Hong Kong government orders report after 2 driverless buses collide at airport
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s transport authority has ordered airport management to submit a report after two unmanned vehicles collided in a restricted area, prompting experts to call for scrutiny over whether current technical solutions meet international...
Cyberport 5 as Hong Kong's New I&T Landmark
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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June 27, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Driving Emerging Strategic Industries Development Heralding a New Chapter in Integration of I&T and the CommunityHong Kong SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – June 26, 2025) – The Cyberport 5 building is set to...
Rituals marks Hong Kong Disneyland Resort 20th anniversary
DFNI-Frontier
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June 26, 2025
To mark its 20th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has collaborated with Rituals Cosmetics, the official provider of Hong Kong Disneyland guest room bath and body care amenities, to introduce the Ritual of Jing Travel Exclusive Pouch. This...
Alipay+ Voyager Launched to Simplify and Enhance Travel Experiences
The Fintech Times
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July 4, 2025
Combining the agentic AI capabilities of Ant International, a global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, with cross-border travel services offered by partners including Agoda, Fliggy and Trip.com, Alipay+ Voyager is...