When James Ward launched Francis, on St Francis Yard in Wan Chai, he and his partners simply adopted part of the street name on which the restaurant was located. Their second restaurant, in Central, was called Francis West. With their new restaurant Carmela, in Sheung Wan, they had to do a little more work in…
One of Venice’s most iconic symbols – the majestic winged Lion of St Mark – has its origins not in Europe but in ancient China, according to a new study by Italian researchers. However, some scholars in China are disputing the researchers’ theory that the celebrated bronze figure in Venice’s St Mark’s Square may have…
One of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century and an Emmy winner known for her role on “3rd Rock from the Sun” are among the celebrities who are celebrating birthdays today, Sept. 20. In order of their ages, today’s featured birthdays are: Phillip Phillips (35): A singer-songwriter who shot to fame after winning…
Senegalese-Italian influencer Khaby Lame, the most followed figure on a short video platform, began his journey in China on September 9 and has attracted significant attention in the country. Lame boasts 162 million followers on TikTok, where he is celebrated for his silent videos that humorously critique overly complicated life hacks. According to Forbes, his…
Hong Kong can help European companies tap promising markets in Asia, particularly mainland China, by leveraging the city’s unique advantages and its booming financial market, according to two firms that are using bases of operations in the city to further expand in the region. Italian-owned food importer and distributor Bright View and French fintech firm…
Claim:The image shows the Italian football team Inter Milan showing solidarity with Palestine before their match. Fact:The claim is misleading. The original photo was taken on September 23, 2009. It shows both Israeli and Palestinian children from a youth camp giving high-fives to Inter Milan players ahead of a Serie A match. Hyderabad: As the…