There were no birds onstage at the University of Hong Kong last weekend, but the sounds – trills, hoots, warbles – suggested otherwise. In the city’s first-ever bird call competition, participants took turns mimicking the songs of local species, from the chestnut-winged cuckoo to the Asian barred owlet. Some wore feathered costumes, others brought props….
Rising geopolitical tensions and global security threats continue to put authorities around the world to the test. While the Hong Kong government has rightly sought to enhance readiness and responses to emergencies by conducting counterterrorism exercises over the years, Thursday’s drill marks another milestone in the city’s strategy to defend internal and national security. What…
IT IS the first time that an American president has tried to sack a governor on the board of the Federal Reserve. The credibility of the central bank is one of the underpinnings of America’s world-beating economy. And yet, although dollar assets weakened a little on the news, financial markets are taking it all in…
“Long queues lined up at the Government health centres to receive anti-cholera inoculations yesterday when two suspected cases of cholera – a 12-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl – were reported,” the South China Morning Post stated on August 17, 1961. “A Government spokesman said bacteriological tests for the two cases – which were classified…
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An area of reclaimed former mudflats near Hong Kong on the city of Shenzhen’s western coast has been transformed into one of the fastest-growing innovation-focused districts in southern China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA). The 14.92 sq km special economic zone of Qianhai – or Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone – was established…
Hong Kong’s bar scene is one of the best in Asia, with world-class cocktails and a buzzing nightlife. The only catch? It’s one of the world’s most expensive cities, and an after-work drink or casual hang-out with friends can easily add up, making nights out feel like a splurge. The good news is that not…
Age is no barrier to beauty. Legendary actress Joan Collins, 92, recently turned heads in a chic white swimsuit as she shared a glamorous photo from her holiday in the south of France on Instagram, inspiring us all to embrace every chapter of life with elegance and flair. Joan Collins posted a photo of herself…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Jiang Bo took up the helm as CEO of Clarity Medical Group (1406.HK) last year, the Hong Kong-listed specialist eye care provider was mired in severe financial losses and, more importantly, a history of governance issues. These issues triggered a trading suspension…
Marko Monroe wears many hats. Not only is he a reality TV star, stylist and designer, but he is also known for designing custom Labubu dolls for collectors from Lady Gaga to Marc Jacobs. Marko Monroe is a TV personality and fashion guru. Photo: @marko_monroe/Instagram Dubbed the “Labubu whisperer” by W Magazine, Monroe says he…