A team of five swimmers from Hong Kong completed the English Channel two-way relay last weekend, becoming the first from the city to achieve the feat. Led by former national swimming team member Eliza Chang Lai-shan, passionate open-water swimmers Melody Cheung Man-ling, Miu Tanaka, Ringo Chan Chi-wah and Alvin Tam Ka-po combined to finish the…
Ahead of eBay’s Endless Runway shows upcoming for fashion month, the e-commerce platform has released its latest Watchlist trend report for the fall season with insights from its resident stylist, Brie Welch. For its second trend report, eBay has tapped into its more than 134 million global users and its worldwide eBay purchases and listings…
Robust growth at home and abroad nearly tripled Laopu Gold’s earnings in the first half of the year, with managers predicting even stronger momentum in the second half. Net profit soared 290.6 per cent from a year earlier to 2.35 billion yuan (US$327 million) in the six months ended June 30, the Beijing-based company said…
Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary in which luxury goods and cash worth about HK$2.14 million (US$272,610) in total, including 10 Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe watches, were stolen from a flat in Tuen Mun. Police said that they received a report at around 1.30am on Tuesday from a man, 28, who discovered the…
Photo: Courtesy of Cartier There is a lot of terrible news out there, but sometimes, there is also good news. And today, it’s that the Cartier Women’s Initiative has announced its 2025 class of entrepreneurs, granting funding and mentorship to women-based initiatives. Since its inception in 2006, the jewelry brand has invested more than $12.2…
By Aaron Kok – published 28 Apr 2025 Whether you’re headed to the office, hopping between meetings, or simply posting up to answer some emails at your favourite café, a good laptop bag is non-negotiable. But finding one that’s equal parts practical and pretty? That’s the real challenge. We’re talking sleek silhouettes, secure compartments, and enough style to…