Why are Hong Kong eateries selling ‘poor man’s meals’ bucking closure trend?

Why are Hong Kong eateries selling ‘poor man’s meals’ bucking closure trend?

Eateries specialising in what were once known as “poor man’s meals” and which typically operated in Hong Kong’s lower-income neighbourhoods are now bucking the local trend of closing restaurants, with many chains now expanding across the city. One expansive player is Kuen Fat Kitchen, which recently came under the spotlight for spending HK$180,000 (US$22,900) a…

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CGTN: Bridging dialogue: China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations | Foreign Policy International Affairs

CGTN: Bridging dialogue: China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations | Foreign Policy International Affairs

With the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting taking place in Beijing on July 10 and 11, CGTN published an article highlighting how China’s Global Civilization Initiative is offering a constructive platform for bridging differences, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and building a more inclusive, cooperative international community amid rising global uncertainties. BEIJING, July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —…

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Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the missing contributions for April and May….

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Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the failed contributions in April and May….

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Syrian in Hong Kong wanted to show the arts and culture of her region. Here’s what she did

Syrian in Hong Kong wanted to show the arts and culture of her region. Here’s what she did

Syria-born Serene Debs used to watch foreign consulates in Hong Kong host year-round public events and sponsor artists to come to the city, and wished that her home region enjoyed the same level of visibility. Her solution? Founding her own cultural “embassy”, called Make Du Si, to represent Syria and its Arabic-speaking neighbours in the…

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Iran attack targets U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Here's what to know about the military base.

Iran attack targets U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Here’s what to know about the military base.

Iran took action to retaliate against the United States on Monday, firing short- and medium-range missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatar’s government said the missiles were intercepted, and no casualties were reported, U.S. and Qatari officials said. President Trump called the attack a “very weak response” that the U.S. expected…

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UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia are in the List to Avoid Travelling for UK Holidayers as Iran Promises to Retaliate, New Update Before You Plan for a Summer Vacation

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia are in the List to Avoid Travelling for UK Holidayers as Iran Promises to Retaliate, New Update Before You Plan for a Summer Vacation

Home » Latest Travel News of Saudi Arabia » UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia are in the List to Avoid Travelling for UK Holidayers as Iran Promises to Retaliate, New Update Before You Plan for a Summer Vacation Monday, June 23, 2025 Just as summer begins, a serious travel alert has thrown holiday plans…

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