The prospect of a meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump has become a focal point for investors seeking some reassurance on growth and stability as the conflict in the Middle East dampens appetite for risk. Investors are awaiting clarity on the summit, viewing it as a potential sign of cooperation that…
A new clip from the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has been released, offering a brief glimpse at the much-awaited confrontation between Tom Holland‘s webslinger and Michael Mando’s Scorpion. Their inevitable conflict was previously teased in the mid-credits scene of 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. Scorpion vs. Spider-Man teased in Brand New Day snippet A new…
Chelsea and Manchester City are out. Arsenal are through. And Wednesday’s second legs in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 carry the kind of weight that only knockout football can produce — where one bad half, one moment of hesitation, can end a European campaign in an instant. Tuesday’s action delivered a dramatic night…
Hong Kong could introduce pilot schemes for booking campsites in the city before the National Day holiday in October, as authorities revealed that 32 people were prosecuted for offences in Sai Kung’s country parks over the Chinese New Year holiday period. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that…
The United States and Israel say their escalating military assault on Iran is about nuclear proliferation, deterrence and regional security. But recent developments suggest another, older logic at work. The deeper objective is not simply weakening Iran or forcing regime change. It is safeguarding the mobility of oil – the lifeblood of the global capitalist…
A Hong Kong bus driver union has hit out at a company’s guidelines asking drivers to save fuel amid surging oil prices by switching off air-conditioning when they are not carrying passengers, arguing that such policies pose safety risks. In a statement on Wednesday, the Motor Transport Workers General Union also called on public bus…
Image credit: Leela, Hong Kong/Instagram Hong Kong’s brunch scene moves fast! And if you blink, you might miss a new launch worth planning your entire weekend around. From indulgent Indian feasts to Champagne-fuelled French Riviera affairs, these are the best new brunches in Hong Kong in 2026 that deserve a spot on your calendar. So, whether…
Time Out dropped our annual round-up of the 26 most exciting things to do on the planet a few months back, featuring activities, experiences, exhibitions and everything in between from Brazil to Iceland, Canada to Thailand. But, if you’re looking for even more travel inspiration, TIME has just unveiled its 2026 edition of the World’s Greatest Places, nominated by contributors from across the publication’s…
2 min readUpdated: Mar 18, 2026 01:15 PM IST Joachim Low and Rainer Bonhof, who have both been part of FIFA World Cup-winning campaigns for Germany as manager and player respectively, expressed their concerns over security ahead of the 2026 tournament. The World Cup this year will be hosted jointly by the United States of…
March 18, 2026 — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has announced the opening of Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental, marking Hong Kong’s debut of internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud and the first chapter in the hotel’s transformative renovation journey. Located at Landmark Prince’s, the rooftop French brasserie introduces an elevated expression of French art de vivre,…