Recent discussions in Beijing over Hong Kong’s tourism have emphasised the potential of its islands and coastal resources for the development of distinctive experiences. Returning from her visit, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke of how Hong…
Recent discussions in Beijing over Hong Kong’s tourism have emphasised the potential of its islands and coastal resources for the development of distinctive experiences. Returning from her visit, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke of how Hong…
Hong Kong’s drone-based trials to develop a low-altitude economy will put safety first by requiring testing of the devices to be conducted within the direct eye line of operators. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Friday that 38 projects were selected from among 72 applications and would cover activities such as logistics,…
Hong Kong took centre stage in the first episode of the new season of The Amazing Race, which began airing last week on Now TV. Fourteen teams – the most in one season of the reality show’s history – charged across the city in search of clues that will take them to their next destination,…
The Amazing Race teams received their first clues at the iconic Tian Tan Buddha (The Big Buddha) on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Photo Credit: Kit Karzen CBS The Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan awaits teams at the Pit Stop in the West Kowloon Cultural District with the iconic Hong Kong skyline as the backdrop….
Five Hongkongers have been charged with unlawfully detaining a woman for almost a month, with the alleged victim found in a flat with bruises on her face and body before later dying in hospital. Two other individuals were also arrested for allegedly helping the suspects. Police said on Sunday they had received a report on…
Five Hongkongers have been charged with unlawfully detaining a woman for almost a month, with the alleged victim found in a flat with bruises on her face and body before later dying in hospital. Two other individuals were also arrested for allegedly helping the suspects. Police said on Sunday they had received a report on…
Thousands of Pokemon enthusiasts from around the world have gathered in Hong Kong for a two-day event in which players of the popular mobile game can participate in quests to catch virtual creatures at local landmarks. Gamers descended on Tsim Sha Tsui on Saturday morning for the inaugural “Pokemon Go City Safari” event, an extension…
Hong Kong should exploit the full potential of its outlying islands and coastline resources as part of its drive to boost tourism in accordance with appeals by Beijing’s point man on local affairs, a district councillor and an industry representative have said. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, last week…
Hong Kong has world-class clean energy ambitions. The government has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, by targeting electricity generation, waste reduction and transport. Having one of the most well-managed mass transit networks in the world, Hong Kong must also deal with transport’s sizeable share of carbon emissions – 18 per cent of the city’s…