Hong Kong made a groundbreaking move on Friday when it became the headquarters for a new intergovernmental mediation body but the unit’s real tests will be in the types of substantive cases it handles and whether more countries will join the convention, experts have said. While the China-led International Organisation for Mediation launched on Friday…
In the days after Hong Kong passed a bill to regulate stablecoins on May 21, people in the industry celebrated the government’s forward-looking stance on the cryptocurrency assets, but its stringent requirements – similar to how it regulated other virtual assets – could be a double-edged sword in the near term. “Regular independent audits and…
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Crawford Lane | Image credit: Sneha Chakraborty Singapore may be one of the few places in the world where a Michelin-rated meal is also among the most pocket-friendly. While this might seem almost comically ironic, particularly in a country often considered more expensive than many of its Southeast Asian…
Covid-19 cases in Asia have seen a surge in recent weeks, with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand being the most affected. After the years of the pandemic, in which the world almost came to a standstill, the big question is whether Covid is back again. Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have urged caution but…
New Delhi: A resurgent wave of Covid-19 is spreading through Southeast Asia, with densely populated regions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand witnessing a spike in cases. Health authorities are on alert in major cities like Hong Kong and Singapore, China and Thailand have asked people to take new booster vaccinations. Most Affected Countries…
Home » America Travel News » US, Mexico, France, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Singapore Lead Global Travel Trends in Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index 2025 Revealing Top Destinations and Traveler Behaviors Tuesday, May 20, 2025 The 2025 Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index reveals that travelers from the US, Mexico, France, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Singapore…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The current COVID-19 situation in India remains under control, and as of May 19, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257, said sources at the Union Health Ministry on Monday (May 19, 2025). The statement comes following a recent review meeting of experts from National…
Home » America Travel News » US Joins Canada, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Australia, and UAE in Launching New Travel Rule to Ban Hidden Hotel Fees Saturday, May 17, 2025 US has joined Canada, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates in launching a new travel rule aimed at banning hidden hotel fees, marking…
Hong Kong’s taxi trade and ride-hailing services can coexist and survive together, the transport chief has said, pledging to prioritise the public’s travel needs in the coming regulation of online platforms. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan made the reassurance on Saturday, a day after more than 30 disgruntled taxi drivers demonstrated outside government…
Hong Kong’s market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has come roaring back. Attractive valuations, strong liquidity and supportive government policies, what’s not to like? Concerns about geopolitical tensions and a trade war have taken a back seat, at least for now. Certainly, a 90-day truce in the tit-for-tat tariffs battle between China and the United…