A company boss in China set up 252 tables for his daughter’s grand wedding, then refused to pay the 520,000-yuan (US$72,000) bill. A pork vendor, surnamed Wang, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province said the boss of a local company, surnamed Qian, commissioned him to prepare food for his daughter’s wedding banquet in April. Wang said…
TOKYO — China’s retail sales expanded more than expected in May, boosted by holiday spending at the beginning of the month and the early start of the “618” online shopping festival. The gauge of household spending rose 6.4% last month, the fastest pace since December 2023, according to data published by the National Bureau of…
“It was tailored, structured and unapologetically bold. So was I.” There’s something so exciting about packing for a trip, a feeling that goes beyond looking forward to reaching your destination. You’re faced with a choice: you can pack for comfort and function (usually my pick), you can choose to dress like the most ideal version…
A tourist enjoys paragliding in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, south China’s Hainan Province on May 3, 2025. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (May 15): Free coconuts at the airport, free parking in government buildings, and even a tourism official opening her own home to stranded travelers – during the past May Day holiday, local governments in…
Hong Kong has recorded more residents leaving the city at the beginning of the five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday than mainland Chinese tourists coming in, with many inbound visitors favouring sightseeing, shopping and hiking. As of 10am on Thursday, nearly 63,000 mainland Chinese tourists had flocked to Hong Kong while more than 80,000 city…
Good Friday falls on April 18 this year. It occurs a few days before Easter, prompting questions about if the United States Postal Service (USPS), the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx will deliver mail and packages as usual. The Context The date of Easter changes every year since it occurs on the first Sunday…
Good Friday, a religious day of observance for Catholics and Christians, is not a federal holiday but some business operations are closed for the day. Good Friday comes ahead of Easter celebrations and is one of five Christian celebrations that commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Although it’s observed by…
New York City’s annual Easter parade has become more than a stroll down Fifth Avenue for ladies and gentlemen in perfectly tailored spring suits and dresses. Over the years the parade has grown from watching the show in one’s carriage to a fantastical showing of DIY (do-it-yourself) towering bonnets, hats, baskets and delightful spring fashion…
Equity benchmarks closed last week on a subdued note, ending with modest losses amid heightened volatility Stock markets will be driven by further developments on the US–China tariff war front along with quarterly earnings announcements from IT majors Wipro and Infosys in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Global market trends and trading activity of foreign…
More than 430,000 Hongkongers streamed through border checkpoints on Sunday as they returned home on the final day of the Ching Ming Festival long weekend. According to the Immigration Department, over 550,000 people had entered Hong Kong through various crossings as of 9pm, with more than 430,000 being residents. Outbound travellers totalled over 370,000. As…