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How Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging times

3 weeks ago02 mins

From franchising to diversification, Hong Kong’s heritage brands and long-running family businesses are looking for ways to navigate challenging times amid changing consumption patterns and soaring costs. Second- and third-generation stewards of three local brands – charcoal-roasted goose restaurant Yung Kee, toy manufacturer Kader Holdings and construction group Asia Allied Infrastructure – are using different…

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee

3 weeks ago02 mins

Many mainland Chinese businesses that joined a Hong Kong-led delegation to Central Asia last month are preparing to list in the city to raise capital for global expansion, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has revealed. At a summit on Tuesday, the city leader stressed that Hong Kong would continue to leverage its role as a…

Sompo taps Canon Liu as head of financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

3 weeks ago01 mins

Sompo taps Canon Liu as head of financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan July 14 2026 by Roshan Nambiar Sompo has appointed Canon Liu as head of financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, according to a LinkedIn post.Hong Kong-based Liu (pictured) will lead Sompo’s financial lines underwriting st… To continue reading…

The new scheme will offer up to HK$45,000 in cash incentives over three years. Photo: Handout

New HK$45,000 job scheme expected to benefit single-parent families most

3 weeks ago03 mins

Hong Kong’s new cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) to encourage welfare recipients to take up jobs are expected to benefit many single-parent families, lawmakers have said, while urging more flexible eligibility rules and stronger employment support. Legislators made the remarks on Tuesday as the government unveiled a three-year pilot scheme, funded by the…

Evan to perform in Hong Kong for major Chinese award show

3 weeks ago01 mins

(Belift Lab) Evan is slated to take the stage at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong next month for a performance at a global music award ceremony, his agency Belift Lab said Tuesday. He will have his turn on Aug. 23, the second day of the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards. The lineup of performing…

Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Magic Run Fest 2026

3 weeks ago03 mins

Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding their 10K Weekend into the brand-new Magic Run Fest, a fresh and exciting festival for runners. What’s Happening: As with other Disney-based runs, the Magic Run Fest at Hong Kong Disneyland will allow runners to dress in style, meet some favorite and rare Disney characters, and run through the magic…

New course puts sports governance in the spotlight

3 weeks ago09 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots participation to elite-level competition, it is essential to have a strong and effective governance structure in place to oversee day-to-day activities, policy implementation and high-profile mega events. Enter the…

Nurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS

3 weeks ago09 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) as it proudly sent off its largest graduating cohort to date. Diverse Pathways and Academic ExcellenceWith outstanding academic results, CAIS students have earned well-deserved recognition from universities worldwide. This…

Celebrated Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun dies at age 75

3 weeks ago01 mins

Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the company she co-founded with her former husband, acclaimed director Tsui Hark, said Shi died peacefully…

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

3 weeks ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The operator applied in March to raise fares on its two franchised routes by between HK$0.80 and HK$2 (10…