A local businesswoman has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious Business Awards UK. Founded by Lisa Stephens, Totally Tiaras creates beautiful handcrafted tiaras and bridal accessories using vintage jewellery, reclaimed heirloom pieces and bespoke designs, giving brides the opportunity to wear something truly personal while embracing a…
The recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit identity – and talk of rejoining the European Union. Over the past decade, has Britain’s decision to exit the EU returned the UK to its splendid isolation – or merely a splendid squalor? It may seem…
Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches. Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that he…
In recent years, Hong Kong society has repeatedly confronted the realities of sexual violence, sexual harassment and online sexual exploitation. Survivors’ experiences have made it clear that our sexual offences law is no longer adequate for the world we live in today. Against this backdrop, the government has issued a consultation paper on improving the…
ITALY A Catholic parish’s statue of a saint, that was on display in the church for two decades, recently appeared to be crying. A parishioner of Santa Maria delle Grazie in the town of Casalba noticed the statue of St. Padre Pio with a red-colored tear, resembling blood, which looked like it was falling from…
This article was first published on June 28, 1977. Film festival off to impressive start by SCMP reporter Hongkong’s First International Film Festival got off to an impressive start last night (June 27, 1977). It was not quite the glittering social occasion as the Cannes Film Festival and there certainly was not the profusion of…
Hong Kong’s catering industry is aiming for 6 to 8 per cent business growth during this year’s Fifa World Cup, with the sector exploring creative ways to attract customers and keep fans from travelling to mainland China despite time differences. Edward Leung Hei, chairman of the Hong Kong Feast and Retreat Association, said on Friday…
A total of 574 candidates were elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues in the recent British local elections, according to an analysis by the Henry Jackson Society. In other words, these are individuals whose campaign focused on Muslim transnational grievances, rather than local issues. The 574 sectarian-style candidates were elected across 58 councils. This far…
CHINA He’s having a ball. A 22-year-old man from China won the World Snooker Championship in England this week. Wu Yize, who dropped out of school at 16 to pursue the sport professionally, is the second youngest to ever be crowned the winner. In his first public appearance in the country after his victory, he…
INDIA Now that’s service. Indian weddings are legendary for their grandeur, but the newest trend in nuptials is over the top — waitresses gliding to the guests on hoverboards. Wedding organizers love the glitz and glamour, especially for social media purposes. The boring old waiter outfit is now replaced by beautiful women wearing matching shiny…