US consulate expands social media checks on Hongkongers seeking student visas

US consulate expands social media checks on Hongkongers seeking student visas

The US consulate in Hong Kong has stepped up screening of students’ social media accounts when processing their visa applications by checking their activities on other platforms apart from Facebook and Instagram, according to an education consultancy. Litz USA Student Service, a Hong Kong-based education consultancy specialising in US education since 1989, said on its…

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Singapore’s Event Tourism Dominance Drives Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium To New Heights, Making It A Must-Visit Destination For Global Visitors

Singapore’s Event Tourism Dominance Drives Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium To New Heights, Making It A Must-Visit Destination For Global Visitors

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Singapore’s Event Tourism Dominance Drives Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium To New Heights, Making It A Must-Visit Destination For Global Visitors Friday, June 6, 2025 As the global tourism landscape shifts towards experiences that blend culture, entertainment, and large-scale events, Singapore’s dominance in event tourism has served as a model…

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‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong’s response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’

‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong’s response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’

Hong Kong’s leader has announced 10 follow-up measures to resolve a freshwater contamination saga at two public housing estates a week after residents voiced their worries, as the government faced mounting criticism over its slow response. A veteran political analyst also called the government’s response “embarrassing”, saying it undermined the city’s efforts to show improvements…

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