The three founders of Hong Kong beverage brand Purelifehk, from left: Andy Lee, Jan Mui, Adrian Ng. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

    From oolong tea to scorpionfish soup, 3 millennials’ quest to brew a new wave of local flavours

    As Hong Kong’s economic boom faded and manufacturing moved to China, some long-established, family-run companies preserved their traditions as others innovated to survive. In our new series, HKFP documents the craftsmanship and spirit behind the goods that are still proudly “Made in Hong Kong.” The three co-founders of Purelifehk are unusual entrepreneurs. Unlike typical stories where entrepreneurs…

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    Hongkongers line up for shot at record HK$200 million Mark Six draw

      Hongkongers line up for shot at record HK$200 million Mark Six draw

      Snaking queues formed at betting branches across Hong Kong on Saturday as residents snapped up tickets for the record HK$200 million (US$25.59 million) Mark Six snowball draw. By 5.50pm, the turnover for the Year of the Horse snowball stood at HK$316.44 million, representing 5.07 times the total turnover of the HK$62.4 million recorded for the…

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