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Lululemon Bags First European Travel Retail Store At London Heathrow

Forbes ·

Lululemon makes its European airport entry at London Heathrow. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via ... More Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Technical athletic-to-athleisure fashion brand Lululemon, with sales topping $10 billion for its...

The Last Talent: Cai Lan’s Passing Closes a Chapter in Hong Kong Culture

The World of Chinese · July 7, 2025

On June 25, 2025, renowned writer and food connoisseur Cai Lan passed away in Hong Kong at the age of 83. To many, his death marked the end of an era, as he was the last surviving member of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” alongside his close...

Travel Food Services IPO subscribed 14% on day 2; Check GMP, price band and key details

The Economic Times · July 8, 2025

The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services witnessed a 14% subscription by 10:37 am on the second day of bidding, Tuesday. Despite a tepid overall response so far, retail investors showed relatively higher interest compared to...

Hong Kong – Customs YES organises summer cultural and historical study tour to Beijing (with photos)

Web NewsWire · July 6, 2025

Customs YES organises summer cultural and historical study tour to Beijing (with photos) **************************************************************************************** To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese...

Hong Kong proposes recognising same-sex partnerships – with a caveat

Time Out ·

Last week, the Hong Kong government proposed a system that would finally allow same-sex partnerships to be legally recognised in the city, which would grant queer couples more rights that are simply a given for heterosexual marriages and...

Hong Kong stocks fall as investors await progress on US trade deals

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

Hong Kong stocks fell to a two-week low as investors awaited details of trade deals between the US and its major partners, with a deadline fast approaching. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.3 per cent to 23,843.28 as of 9.56am local time, heading for...

Thousands visit Chinese Navy aircraft carrier, escort vessels in Hong Kong

TASS · July 7, 2025

HONG KONG, July 7. /TASS/. A Chinese naval task force consisting of the Shandong aircraft carrier, the Yan'an and Zhanjiang destroyers, and the Zhanjiang frigate has left Hong Kong after becoming a major highlight during its five-day visit to the...

Hong Kong Airlines launching 5x flights to Xi’an

Asian Aviation · July 6, 2025

Hong Kong Airlines will launch five-times weekly nonstop flights connecting Hong Kong and Xi’an from 18 July 2025, offering travellers convenient access to explore this fascinating city, where ancient history and modern life meet. This new service...

Digital technologies drive changes in airport traveller behaviour and spending

TTG Asia · July 8, 2025

Airports worldwide are increasingly adopting digital technologies that are changing how travellers move through terminals and how much they spend. A recent global survey by Priority Pass, which included over 12,000 travellers from key Asia-Pacific...

How a Hong Kong visit shaped prominent Aboriginal activist’s vision

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

Long before she was one of Australia’s most prominent Aboriginal activists and public intellectuals, Marcia Langton was a teenage tourist who fell in love with Hong Kong – so much so that she stayed for six months. Langton arrived in the city in...

Football fever grips Hong Kong as Cristiano Ronaldo museum officially opens

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

Dozens waited in line for hours before the opening of the Hong Kong CR7 Life Museum, an exhibition celebrating football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s life, featuring prized items such as one of his five Ballon d’Or awards. Organisers announced on...

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over travel ban on former senator

South China Morning Post · July 8, 2025

Francis Tolentino, a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, has been barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry last week. Beijing said the ban was the result of...

When Hong Kong got its first care home for mentally ill children

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

“A home for mentally defective children will be built in the New Territories at a cost of about $3,800,000,” reported the South China Morning Post on February 18, 1968. “First of its kind, the home will be located at Siu Lam near the Tai Lam Chung...

Retail rents in Hong Kong under pressure after vacancy rate hits 4½-year high

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

Retail rents in Hong Kong are expected to remain under pressure, as the trend of residents travelling to the mainland for leisure has led many businesses to opt for short-term leases, experts have said after the vacancy rate in the city’s busiest...

Hong Kong denies entry to 12,452 visitors in first 5 months of 2025

South China Morning Post · July 6, 2025

Hong Kong denied entry to more than 12,000 visitors in the first five months of 2025, the immigration chief said on Sunday, stressing that the effort signalled his department’s firm stance on border control. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok...

Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation

South China Morning Post · July 6, 2025

A regulatory proposal on ride-hailing services in Hong Kong will be submitted to the legislature before the end of the month, the transport minister has said, months earlier than the original plan amid calls to accelerate the process. Secretary...

These 100 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by T+L Readers

Travel + Leisure ·

Travel + Leisure readers don’t need destination dupes—they’re here for the greatest hits. Our reader-voted 100 best hotels of 2025 list boasts properties in 33 countries across five continents. From resorts that date back to the 19th century to...

Travel Food Services IPO booked 10% on first day. Check subscription, GMP, review and other details

Mint · July 7, 2025

Travel Food Services IPO Subscription Status: The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services was off to a tepid start on Monday, July 7, with the retail portion subscribed the most at the end of the first day. Travel Food Services...

Maldivian launches seasonal flights to China’s Shenzhen

Sun Online International ·

The national airline, Maldivian, has launched seasonal flights to Shenzhen, a modern metropolis in southeastern China, that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. The flights connect Shenzhen and Male’ via the Thai capital Bangkok. Maldivian...

Travel Food Services IPO Opens for Subscription, GMP Rises To 3%

Outlook Business · July 7, 2025

The firm operates on a zero-debt model and is actively expanding into global markets including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, backed by its relationship with UK-based SSP Group. Ventura also noted its growth into...