Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members. China and Russia presented their vision of a new international order at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where Beijing offered new financial incentives to countries aligned with the Beijing-led economic and security group. “Global governance has reached a…
Home » TRAVEL ASSOCIATION NEWS » Hong Kong Tourism Board Leads a New Five City Travel Mission in India to Showcase its Year Round Attractions and Strengthen Tourism Ties Published on September 2, 2025 Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has witnessed great increases in Indian visitors, with the nation emerging as one of the key…
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong: Strategic Blend of Sports, Culture, and Travel Fuels Post Covid Tourism Growth Published on September 2, 2025 Following the pandemic, Hong Kong’s tourism industry has recovered remarkably, with a notable increase in the number of visitors. The city has successfully combined tourism, culture, and sports to produce one-of-a-kind travel…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Tourism Surge in August Reaches New Heights, Surpassing Five Million Visitors Published on September 1, 2025 The increase in Hong Kong’s visitor arrivals is mainly fueled by the popularity of mega-events that are staged throughout the year. The Kai Tak Sports Park has been a focal point in…
Kowloon Spirits has debuted two whiskies, and new technology developed by the company means they took less than two months to make. Joyce Yip reports. Far from a whisky’s oft poetic founding story detailing its pristine water source, small copper stills and ambitious forefathers, Hong Kong-based Kowloon Spirits – which produces a gin and two…
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan just before midnight local time on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Several aftershocks followed. At least 800 people were killed and 2,500 were injured. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of about 8km (5 miles), which seismologists…
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Afghanistan near its border with Pakistan. The death toll from Sunday night’s disaster has risen to more than 800 people, according to the government. Flooding and debris have hampered rescue efforts. Here is more about what happened and why Afghanistan is vulnerable to earthquakes: What happened? At 11:47pm (19:47…
Home » ASIA » New “K Visa” In China Offers Global Talent Easier Access To Science, Tech, Business, And Travel Opportunities This Fall : What You Need To Know Published on September 1, 2025 China is set to launch the highly anticipated “K Visa” this Fall 2025, aiming to attract global talent in science, technology,…
The country is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the meeting point between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Published On 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025 More than 800 people have been killed and over 2,500 wounded after a powerful earthquake hit the eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan. Due to its mountainous surroundings,…
A recent improvement in Hong Kong’s retail sector spilled into July, with sales rising by 1.8 per cent year on year in a sign that the industry had stabilised, the government said on Monday. According to the Census and Statistics Department, the increase marked the third month in a row of growth following 14 consecutive…