Hongkongers are increasingly opting for unconventional destinations such as North Korea and Iraq, as well as lesser-known Japanese cities, according to travel agencies and airlines. Industry insiders shared their observations at a four-day Hong Kong Holiday and Travel Expo on Thursday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event attracted participation from 100 organisations, including…
Three people were arrested for illegally exporting around 30 tonnes of Wagyu beef from Japan to Hong Kong by falsely claiming it would be sent to Cambodia, local police said on Thursday. Sun Yongchao, 53, a trading company executive from China, Wang Ennian, 71, a corporate officer at a separate firm, and Wang’s daughter Hana…
Lala Lala’s signature roasted three-yellow chicken. Photo: Courtesy of Lala The former La Brasserie on Lyndhurst Terrace makes way for Lala, a brand-new concept from ex-Louise head chef Franckelie Laloum and hospitality veteran Michael Larkin, the mind behind the likes of Artifact and Terracotta Lamma. Here, French bistro classics reign supreme – think parsley garlic…
After a busy January thanks to the New Year and Lunar New Year festivities, February is looking good for winding down and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Here are five new places to while away the hours this month, from a Scandinavian-style space to a pet-friendly pop-up. 1. Urban Coffee Roaster Taking over a…
A Hong Kong Airlines flight to Fukuoka in Japan was diverted to Taipei on Sunday after a suspected fuel leak. Flight HX640 departed from Hong Kong International Airport at around 9.30am and was scheduled to land in Fukuoka at 1.55pm (local time), according to plane-tracking website Flightradar24. In response to queries by the Post, Hong…
Hong Kong’s rail giant has launched a controversial campaign to try to persuade commuters to do away with deep-rooted habits by standing still on both sides of escalators rather than leaving the left for those who wish to pass in a hurry. The MTR Corporation cited safety concerns when it unveiled the initiative on Friday,…
Hongkongers love all things Japanese, from going on frequent trips to Japan to queuing up for hours at the myriad of sushi restaurants in Hong Kong. Not only did such a love chart the careers of Keita Wu, Eummie Chik and Kiu Au – which all have to do with Japanese culture – it also…
World record holder and Olympic champion Qin Haiyang has spoken publicly for the first time about claims surrounding his private life, calling allegations he had an affair and used prostitutes “fake news”. The 25-year-old doubled down on a statement released by his management company, which dismissed the allegations made by his fiancé as entirely false….