This year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea is probably the best opportunity for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to meet in person this year, multiple sources have said. They said Trump might visit China before going to the Apec summit between October 30 and November 1, or he could meet his Chinese counterpart…
Australian designer Tamara Ralph, the visionary behind Meghan Markle’s engagement photo dress, captivated the audience once again at Paris Haute Couture Week by dressing Hailee Steinfeld in a dazzling cut-out gown. Beyond her beloved designs, Ralph shares her life with UK-based Indian entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie, the founder of C&C Alpha Group and Alpha Aviation Group,…
In May, the St Regis Bar Hong Kong launched Tickets to Ride on Trains & Trams, an ambitious new menu centred around a board game that involves taking the train or tram (on the board) to 16 different numbered stations, each corresponding to a drink. Theming is front and centre – guests are encouraged to…
After making headlines last month with the opening of a ship-shaped store in Shanghai that’s still the talk of the town in China and beyond, it looks as though Louis Vuitton has big plans for Hong Kong too. The Parisian label has just erected a large expanse of scaffolding at the K11 Musea mall, located…
Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) Sze Kwong-yik is part of a group of Hong Kong breakdancers who want to show the city’s talent to the world. Known as B-boy Sosze, the 29-year-old has been breaking for nearly 18 years. He is one of six male breakers on the Hong Kong team that is hoping for a…
There are few things most American politicians seem to agree upon, but banning mobile phones in classrooms seems to be one of them. Based on the experiences of some schools that have required students to prioritize learning over TikTok scrolling, there’s also a welcome side benefit: less conflict and more “hellos.” When school starts this…
Speaking to Chinese media on Saturday, Wang said the talks had helped to manage US-China differences as the rival powers seek to manage tensions amid rising trade frictions. Both sides recognised that they represented the most important bilateral relationship in the world, with an impact beyond their respective borders, he added. “The meeting was constructive,…
The Hong Kong market is riding a wave of optimism after a series of high-profile listings by mainland firms, and one eye-catching factor has been the success of firms in the consumer and retail services sector. Indeed, since 2024, that segment has led the way among Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of…
Joe Ando-Hirsh is not your average TikTok-famous influencer, charming viewers with his relatable humour and boy-next-door charisma. The 29-year-old Fashion Institute of Technology graduate is also a talented designer whose clientele includes Dakota Johnson, Keke Palmer and, most recently, Icelandic crooner Laufey. Joe Ando-Hirsh has worked with the likes of Dakota Johnson and Keke Palmer….
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This June marks Hong Kong’s first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month, but while celebrating the city’s unique background, it is even more important to remember that its social identity extends beyond food and art, seeping into every urban dweller and business stream. Just take…