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Inside PM23, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti’s new exhibition space in Rome, designed to nurture future creatives: its inaugural show pays tribute to Valentino’s signature colour – red

Since its inception in 2016, the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti has quietly championed charitable causes, lending support to families in need, and backing special projects at Rome’s Bambino Gesù Hospital and Policlinico Gemelli. Now, this philanthropic endeavour is stepping into the spotlight with the grand opening of the foundation’s new cultural hub, marking…

New global mediation body could open in Hong Kong as early as end of 2025

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An international mediation body to be inaugurated in Hong Kong and backed by mainland Chinese authorities could open its office as early as the end of this year, a senior official has said. Legal experts said they expect it to burnish the city’s status as a top jurisdiction to resolve disputes between states amid rising…

If Hong Kong was a dish, what would it be? Top chefs plate up their answers

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Pizzas, hamburgers and sushi – these are just some of the foods that have come to define certain cultures. But a cuisine is about more than an iconic dish, and every dish contains much more than its ingredients. It can reflect not only a historic time and place, but also modernity and a chef’s creative…

How DBS drives changes with lasting impact for Hong Kong’s ageing population

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Hong Kong officially became a “super-aged society” last year – a designation by the World Health Organization for places where more than 20 per cent of the population is aged 65 or older. The city crossed that threshold with 22 per cent of its residents over 65. By 2050, the United Nations predicts that this…

How Hong Kong is Becoming a New Cruise Hub with StarCruises’ Star Voyager Launch in Summer 2025?

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Home » CRUISE NEWS » How Hong Kong is Becoming a New Cruise Hub with StarCruises’ Star Voyager Launch in Summer 2025? Wednesday, May 21, 2025 StarCruises recently announced the extension of its Hong Kong summer sailings aboard the Star Voyager cruise ship, which is now set to run until November 2025. The ship, which…

Sotheby’s reveals plans for wine shop and lounge in Hong Kong

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Sotheby’s has revealed plans for a dedicated wine shop and lounge in its bricks-and-mortar space in Hong Kong, which hosted its first live wine auctions in late March. Rebecca Lo reports. George Lacey, director and head of wine, Asia at Sotheby’s, has led countless sales prior to The Connoisseur’s Cellar at Sotheby’s Maison in Hong…

Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November

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Star Cruises will launch its home-port deployment of ships in Hong Kong from June to mid-November, with the firm’s relaunch in Asia coming three years after declaring bankruptcy. The three-decade-old cruise operator announced on Tuesday that its about 1,800-passenger Star Voyager liner was set to commence deployment from Hong Kong as its home base on…

Hong Kong Elevates Its Luxury Dining Scene as Mandarin Oriental Partners with Award-Winning Chef Daniel Boulud to Launch Terrace Boulud Offering Exquisite Seasonal French Cuisine and Unmatched Rooftop Harbour Views at LANDMARK PRINCE’S Central in 2026

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Home » ASIA » Hong Kong Elevates Its Luxury Dining Scene as Mandarin Oriental Partners with Award-Winning Chef Daniel Boulud to Launch Terrace Boulud Offering Exquisite Seasonal French Cuisine and Unmatched Rooftop Harbour Views at LANDMARK PRINCE’S Central in 2026 Monday, May 19, 2025 Hong Kong is set to elevate its luxury dining scene with…

Festival explores Hakka culture in Hong Kong village

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Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Kuk Po is a Hakka village in Hong Kong with more than 300 years of history. In January, it welcomed a few thousand people eager to explore its heritage. The Countryside Harvest Festival was Kuk Po’s first event to bring together cultural heritage, live music, art exhibitions and authentic food. One…

Hong Kong International Airport Marks April 2025 Surge with Over Twenty Percent Passenger Growth and Expanded Flight Network by Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Vietnam Airlines to the US, Japan, and Vietnam

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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong International Airport Marks April 2025 Surge with Over Twenty Percent Passenger Growth and Expanded Flight Network by Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Vietnam Airlines to the US, Japan, and Vietnam Friday, May 16, 2025 Hong Kong International Airport experienced a major upswing in April 2025, posting…