(File Photo © Richard A. Brooks / AFP) Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, known as “Big S,” passed away at the age of 48 after contracting the flu during a family trip to Japan for the New Year. Her death has triggered widespread reactions globally. Similarly, a Hong Kong woman recently shared her experience…
AFP File photo China has eased travel curbs on Uyghurs but maintains “severe restrictions” on those seeking to go abroad or visit family in Xinjiang, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report said Monday. Beijing stands accused of detaining more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims in its northwestern region, in a campaign that…
Hong Kong Kwai Chung Container Terminal. XINHUA The diversified export destinations of mainland China and Hong Kong can reduce the impact of trade friction, Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man said.While the trade tensions will affect Hong Kong’s outbound shipments and economy, Yue believes the diversification of export destinations will help…
Hong Kong recorded nearly 1.14 million border crossings on Sunday — the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday — with over 720,000 arrivals marking a peak in inbound travel. Some Hongkongers returning to the SAR via the Hong Kong International Airport reported enjoying a great holiday, while at Lo Wu port,…
One ticket hit the first prize of nearly HK$194 million from the Chinese New Year Snowball – the highest jackpot in Mark Six history. It attracted more than HK$380 million in turnover. According to the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the ticket was bought from one of the off-course betting branches. First prize amounted…
The World Legends staged a thrilling comeback and took the game to penalties, ultimately clinching the New Year Cup on Saturday night. The match, held at Hong Kong Stadium, captivated an audience of 20,013 with its dynamic play featuring both Hong Kong and international stars. The game was marked by exciting, back-and-forth attacks from both…
Members of the tour group visited the North Lantau Hospital for a checkup upon returning to Hong Kong. Members of the tour group visited the North Lantau Hospital for a checkup upon returning to Hong Kong. Previous Next Tourism-sector lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung said the driver who was involved…
(Miramar Travel/File Photo) (Shanghai Pudong International Airport/File Photo) Previous Next A Hong Kong tour guide was confirmed dead after being ejected from a vehicle in an accident near Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Friday afternoon. The Shanghai Public Security Bureau’s International Airport Division announced that the accident occurred at…
Long queues at the airport’s departure area. Below: a shopper from Shenzhen. Previous Next Stacy Shi and Marcus Lum Many Hongkongers could not wait any longer to enjoy the Lunar New Year abroad as long queues were seen yesterday at the airport. At the same time, some mainland…
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan inspected the West Kowloon high-speed rail station and thanked public transport operators for enhancing their service during Lunar New Year. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the Transport and Logistics Bureau said Chan thanked MTR staffers for sticking to their post during her visit to the high-speed rail…