Gas consumption in Hong Kong stayed below the pre-pandemic level for a sixth straight year in 2024, with the supplier expecting the pattern to persist due to what economists said was a “structural decline” in usage linked to lifestyle changes, including increased travel to mainland China. The city’s sole gas supplier, the Hong Kong and…
Gas consumption in Hong Kong stayed below the pre-pandemic level for a sixth straight year in 2024, with the supplier expecting the pattern to persist due to what economists said was a “structural decline” in usage linked to lifestyle changes, including increased travel to mainland China. The city’s sole gas supplier, the Hong Kong and…
Two Hong Kong films broke records by surpassing HK$100 million (US$12.9 million) in box office takings last year, but that did little to ease the woes of cinemas in the city. Audiences are shrinking, and venues are closing. From a peak of more than 125,000 seats in 112 cinemas in 1994, there are now under…
When: January 25-26, 2025 Where: Runway 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau What: K-pop rock band Day 6 is set to continue its third world tour Forever Young, with a stop in Hong Kong in late January. Fans can look forward to the unique blend of joy and melancholy that characterises the band’s music, capturing the essence of youth and offering a…
Linda McMahon confirmed by Senate for Education secretary The Senate confirmed GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education with a 51-45 vote. From singers to athletes, Connecticut has produced a number of big-name celebrities. There are plenty of famous people with ties to the state — the likes of…
Scammers could be using illegal radio jammers to transmit text messages with a sender ID prefixed with a hashtag, a symbol only available to registered companies, Hong Kong communications authorities warned on Friday. The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) said some people had reported receiving suspicious text messages with a “#” symbol, used in…
Scammers could be using illegal radio jammers to transmit text messages with a sender ID prefixed with a hashtag, a symbol only available to registered companies, Hong Kong communications authorities warned on Friday. The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) said some people had reported receiving suspicious text messages with a “#” symbol, used in…
A merchant adorns her store with Spring Festival decorations in the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, East China”s Zhejiang province, Feb 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] HANGZHOU — Yiwu International Trade Market, the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities located in the city of Yiwu in East China’s Zhejiang province, reopened on Sunday after the…
Jan 23, 2025 Hong Kong’s property market faced significant challenges in 2024, with mortgage registrations plummeting to their lowest levels since records began in 2000. According to Centaline Property, only 47,917 mortgages were registered for a variety of assets including private flats, home-ownership scheme flats, parking spaces, and commercial facilities. This downturn in mortgage activity…
The art of surprise is something Desa Potato Head in Bali has mastered. The designer chair you’re sitting on? Crafted from recycled plastic waste collected from Bali’s shores. Why yes, that is Erykah Badu teaching a meditation class. Thirsty? Open up the modular coffee table in your room to find a secret, fully-equipped cocktail bar. …