I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on. Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including…
Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon and meet the city’s leader ahead of a ceremony for the establishment of an intergovernmental mediation organisation in the financial hub, the Post has learned. A source familiar with the itinerary said on Wednesday that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu would greet…
The distinctive topography of Hong Kong, with steep hills rising majestically from the sea and skyscrapers sandwiched in between, gives the city its beauty. But the presence of densely populated areas so close to soaring slopes means landslides are a constant danger, especially during torrential summer rains. A stark reminder was provided in September 2023,…
Hongkonger and Christian William Soo Yau-kung beat the odds by starting a new chapter in his career eight years ago at the age of 50, relocating to the Islamic country of Qatar, an unconventional choice perhaps for expats. “Working for Qatar [Airways] is like playing an international match as I get to work alongside top…
Five public corporations in Hong Kong dedicated to supporting businesses should learn from Qatar and enhance their coordination to offer more comprehensive services to foreign investors, the head of one body has said. Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman Sunny Tan, who joined Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s delegation on a four-day visit to the Middle…
It has been good to see Hong Kong shine in its long-established role as China’s gateway to the world. The city should be proud of the latest outreach efforts in the Middle East by an official high-level delegation from its companies and those on the mainland. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led more than 50…
The average waiting time for a Hong Kong public rental flat remained at 5.3 years in the first quarter of 2025 amid a significant drop in application numbers, which authorities attributed to fresh supply and higher turnover of homes in the city. The city’s largest public housing provider, the Housing Authority, also revealed on Wednesday…
Hong Kong’s leader has touted the city’s ambitions to sign a free-trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and invited Kuwait to set up an office of its investment authority in the financial hub. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and mainland China, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu…
Hong Kong’s leader pledged to sign multiple deals to promote trade and investment as he commenced his first day of official visit to Kuwait on Tuesday. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and mainland China, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said Kuwait held significant potential for enhanced cooperation with…
Widow Law Wai-ho, 82, lives alone in Hong Kong and worries that no one will be there to help if anything happens to her. Law recalled her helplessness when she fell on the street and could not get up until a security guard arrived and took her to hospital, where she spent a week with…