Who was Ha Bik-chuen, who died in Hong Kong in 2009? He was many things: autodidact, maverick artist, entrepreneur and hoarder. Much of what has been written about him, and many of the shows of his work, in the years since his death have focused on the materials found in his overflowing studio in To…
June is Pride Month and that means a variety of events in Hong Kong that celebrate love, diversity and inclusivity. For many in the city’s LGBTQ community, the road to love is paved with obstacles – the biggest one being that same-sex marriage is still not legally recognised. While the laws are letting the community…
Hong Kong’s ombudsman is assessing the management of tourist facilities at nature spots, with its investigation aiming to enhance the city’s green tourism push. The Office of the Ombudsman said on Thursday that the investigation was prompted by media reports that essential amenities, such as toilets, were often inadequate and that the information for transport…
Ferry services between Hong Kong and Macau will be disrupted for a second straight day after a catamaran hit a pier over the weekend, with the vessel awaiting repairs. TurboJet, which operates the ferries, said on Sunday that a small number of services would be “adjusted” on Monday as authorities needed to check the damaged…
Some 300 passengers and crew members on board a high-speed ferry escaped injury after the vessel hit the pier in Sheung Wan as it was about to set off on the voyage from Hong Kong to Macau on Saturday, police said. The incident took place shortly after 3.30pm at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal…
A 47-year-old Hong Kong man has undergone an amputation of his left lower leg two days after developing a Group A Streptococcal infection following acupuncture treatment he received at two traditional Chinese medicine clinics. The Centre for Health Protection said on Tuesday the man developed a fever and left thigh pain on April 11 and…
The Hong Kong government’s 12-month halt on the sale of commercial land will have limited effect in easing the supply glut in the city’s offices, as the moratorium does too little too late to slow the biggest onslaught of newly completed space in 17 years, according to several consultants. “Taking into account the high vacancy…
The Hong Kong government’s 12-month halt on the sale of commercial land will have limited effect in easing the supply glut in the city’s offices, as the moratorium does too little too late to slow the biggest onslaught of newly completed space in 17 years, according to several consultants. “Taking into account the high vacancy…
HONG KONG, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Regal Hotels International is leveraging its extensive hotel network to launch the exclusive “Long-stay Accommodation Programme” for Hospital Authority (HA) staff. In response to the increasing demand for public healthcare services, the HA has been proactively recruiting both locally and non-locally trained healthcare professionals. Recognising the accommodation needs…
How is your Lunar New Year preparation going? There is still time to stock up on gifts, catch a big art exhibition or do an outdoor yoga class this weekend before the festivities begin. Here is our weekly list of options to consider. 1. Designer Mart at Commaa Are you well stocked up on festive…