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Public museums in Hong Kong are probably no match for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in terms of treasures and appeal. But that does not deter the government from pursuing the tall order of opening up some of its venues to commercial or private events in the same vein as the annual Met Gala,…
Hongkong, China, September 28, 2025 — Against a backdrop of escalating global digital asset security risks, a new landmark aimed at rebuilding user trust and popularizing sovereignty-grade security was officially born in Hong Kong today. Digital Shield, a new-generation hardware wallet brand, held a grand opening ceremony for its first official experience center in Tsim…
Beijing has warned the new US consul general in Hong Kong of potential “severe countermeasures” for crossing “red lines”, with its top office overseeing the city’s affairs reposting a commentary condemning the American envoy for inviting opposition figures to her inaugural reception. The commentary, published by the pro-Beijing newspaper Ta Kung Pao on Saturday and…
Hong Kong may lack natural resources such as gold and oil, but its international standing remains valuable to mainland China, tycoon Michael Kadoorie has said, while also encouraging younger residents to view the city’s situation as a glass half full rather than half empty. In a 20-minute TV interview aired on Saturday, the chairman of…
Convenience store chain Circle K has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack in Hong Kong and apologised to affected customers, a week after it suspended acceptance of electronic payments. Circle K Hong Kong also said on Friday night that the company’s IT and cybersecurity teams, along with independent experts, were still working…
This article was first published in a supplement on September 27, 1985 By Andre Cadogan Travel to Macau and take a trip into the 21st century The opening ceremony today (September 27, 1985) of the Macau Ferry Terminal marks yet another peak in the achievements of Hong Kong’s entrepreneurs and experts. It is the largest…
A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Beijing with a “defective component” required firefighters to be on standby after landing in Hong Kong on Friday, with all passengers and crew members eventually disembarking from the Airbus A330-300 aircraft safely. Flight CX331, which departed from Beijing on Friday afternoon and landed in Hong Kong just before 8.30pm,…
Most people may be familiar with the unwritten norms of workplace etiquette, but a company in Hong Kong has decided to offer courses on office manners, including tips on dress codes and body language, for the “digital natives” of Gen Z. Online platforms have been buzzing with discussions about the work culture of Gen Z…
Hong Kong’s development minister has vowed to learn from the experience of Super Typhoon Ragasa and review coastal facilities, saying that flood mitigation measures will be introduced for high-risk areas such as Tseung Kwan O and Aberdeen. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho made the pledge on Saturday, three days after Ragasa inundated low-lying and…
As it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong desperately needs new trading partners and new markets. The government has been building bridges to the Arab world, and in particular, Saudi Arabia. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and West Kowloon Cultural District CEO Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee have led delegations…