Hong Kong Paralympic gold medallist Ho Yuen-kei has complained that a restaurant refused to serve her after a staff member said bringing her wheelchair inside would affect other diners. The boccia athlete said on Tuesday that a staff member at Thai restaurant Ayutthaya in Causeway Bay had refused to let her inside on the grounds…
By 2030, around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or above, up from one in 10 in 2010, according to official data. In Hong Kong, the percentage of the city’s population that is considered elderly is expected to rise to 36 per cent by 2046 from 20.5 per cent in 2021, according to…
Hong Kong’s tourism policies for the coming year will prioritise attracting high-spending visitors and promoting themed travel in the city, with authorities pressing on with efforts to diversify the sector as well as integrate sports and culture. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”…
Wine traders in Hong Kong have said they expect retail prices of high-end spirits to fall after the government slashed the duty on high-alcohol-content liquor with an import price of over HK$200 (US$26). Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his policy address on Wednesday that the liquor tax would be reduced on spirits with…
Businesses in Hong Kong are using every trick in the book to navigate rough economic waters and a fresh wave of closures, with some adopting strategies such as carrying out large-scale renovations and tapping into other markets. Julian Wipper, general manager of the New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, said the…
Supermarket chain Uselect has become the latest business to wind down its operations in Hong Kong amid a relentless retail slump, even as some residents said they preferred smaller stores and continued to seek out local shops against prevailing trends. A slew of businesses in the retail and restaurant sector have announced their closure in…
Businesses in Hong Kong are using every trick in the book to navigate rough economic waters and a fresh wave of closures, with some adopting strategies such as carrying out large-scale renovations and tapping into other markets. Julian Wipper, general manager of the New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, said the…
Affected customers of the now defunct Physical fitness brand in Hong Kong will be able to transfer any remaining beauty packages, according to its new investor, although some members are worried they will be forced to buy more services or that their existing contracts will not be valid without receipts. A spokeswoman for the investor,…
In the second of a two-part series, Jiaxing Li, Aileen Chuang and Salina Li explore the effects of high interest rates and other factors on the city’s commercial property market. In the heart of Causeway Bay, a bustling Hong Kong shopping district that was once a more expensive retail destination than Fifth Avenue in Midtown…
In the second of a two-part series, Jiaxing Li, Aileen Chuang and Salina Li explore the effects of high interest rates and other factors on the city’s commercial property market. In the heart of Causeway Bay, a bustling Hong Kong shopping district that was once a more expensive retail destination than Fifth Avenue in Midtown…