Would you travel 3,000 kilometres to dine inside a 20th century railway station?

The desert sun blazes over a Martian-like expanse in north-west Saudi Arabia. Wind-sculpted sandstone and granite boulders—shaped over millions of years—stand like meditating yogis. I’m in Hegra, a Unesco World Heritage Site sprawled across a...

Hong Kong – Incoming traveler founded guilty and imprisoned for ownership of duty-not-paid cigarettes and stogies (with pictures)

Inbound traveler founded guilty and imprisoned for belongings of duty-not-paid cigarettes and stogies (with pictures) ****************************************************************************************** An inbound female guest was sentenced...

Hong Kong stocks fall as investors await Fed’s Jackson Hole insights

Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday in the absence of catalysts ahead of the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole symposium. The Hang Seng Index declined 0.2 per cent to 25,104.61 at the close of Thursday trading, after rising as much as 0.2 per...

How The Upper House Redefined Luxury Wellness Hospitality In Hong Kong

The Wellness Revolution: How The Upper House Hong Kong Redefined Luxury Hospitality Courtesy of The Upper House It’s a gloomy day in February, and a small group lies in contemplative silence as the resonant tones of a ceremonial gong wash over...

Hong Kong: SMEs Innovation and Expansion to Boost Resilience

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has released a business index for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting how local SMEs are leveraging innovation, technology, and strategic initiatives to strengthen resilience. While the index showed a...

APTRA Forum in Hong Kong will address "urgent call to action"

Sunil Tuli, President, APTRA and Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong). The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has released further details of its Northeast Asia Forum, with President Sunil Tuli stating the conference...

HKTDC Chairman promotes Hong Kong’s business advantages in Thailand visit

HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma visited Bangkok to deepen Hong Kong-Thailand cooperation and highlight Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s superconnector. HONG KONG – To promote Hong Kong’s business advantages and enhance trade and economic cooperation...

Phaedra Parks Shares a Look at Her Hong Kong Vacation with Both of Her Sons: "Raising Royalty"

Phaedra Parks is creating memories. As summer vacation came to an end, The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member said goodbye to the Peach State and embarked on a Hong Kong adventure with her two favorite boys: 15-year-old son Ayden and...

From local to global: Hong Kong, a preferred base for families who don't just have wealth, but also a future plan

MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asia’s wealth is on the rise, with more families in countries like the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam now entering ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) territory. At this level, the question shifts from “how to earn” to...

Hong Kong records first case of Japanese encephalitis in 6 years

Hong Kong has recorded its first case of Japanese encephalitis in six years after a 49-year-old woman was diagnosed with the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease upon returning from the Philippines. The Centre for Health Protection said on...

Hong Kong's light rail pet-friendly scheme to go regular soon

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The arrangement of allowing pet owners in Hong Kong to bring their cats and dogs to ride on the light rail on weekends and public holidays will continue as an ongoing initiative starting from September, the MTR...

Japan Tourism Rumour Of Mega Earthquake Has No Scientific Basis - But Why Does It Spook HK, Korean Travellers?

A viral rumour predicting a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan in July 2025 is unsettling travellers across East Asia and prompting cancellations. The speculation, which originated from a Japanese manga, has spread rapidly online,...

Hong Kong nightclub on BBoss site suspends operations after 2 months

Nightclub Big Boss Generation (BBG) has suspended operations just two months after it opened on the site of Hong Kong’s legendary Club BBoss with hopes of attracting tourists and young revellers eager for a taste of 1980s nightlife nostalgia. A...

5 reasons your next family holiday should be to Hong Kong: From easy flights and Indian food to Disneyland fun

Hong Kong, to me, was a surprise. It all began with the need to find a November holiday spot that wasn’t too far from India, had great weather and didn’t throw my body clock off. After going through the usual suspects, most of which we had already...

Hong Kong jobless rate climbs to 3.7% in May–July

Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 3.7% between May and July, compared with 3.5% in the previous three-month period, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The government noted that the increase was mainly...

Japan Tourism Hits July Record, Sharp Declines From South Korea and Hong Kong

Emperor W&J Announces 2025 Interim Results, Revenues From Hong Kong And Mainland China Increase By 9% Respectively

Results Summary - Total revenue increased by 8% to HK$2,800 million, among which the revenue from Hong Kong increased by 9% to HK$1,600 million while the revenue from Mainland China increased by 9% to HK$700 million – both markets recorded growths...

Hong Kong Tourism Board launches Muslim-friendly campaign with Klook

Hong Kong Tourism Board and Klook launch “Jelajah Hong Kong” campaign, enhancing Muslim-friendly travel experiences across key Southeast Asian markets. SINGAPORE – Muslim leisure travelers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures,...

Travel EAST to where Hong Kong’s skyline meets neighborhood soul

A top choice for return visitors craving a fresh angle on Hong Kong Island, or first-timers who value neighborhood immersion over postcard clichés. EAST carves out its niche by making you feel like a temporary resident rather than a transient...

Ronaldo gets Hong Kong hero's welcome

HONG KONG: Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong -- where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. The 40-year-old former...