Hong Kong is the latest aviation hub to tighten the use of power banks on flights, resulting in local airlines joining several other Asian carriers with more restrictions. The Civil Aviation Department on Monday said the new measures for Hong Kong carriers followed recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks during flights. Some…
Hong Kong is channelling funds into several dozen innovative companies to further bolster the city’s appeal as a hub for technology, banking and finance compared with regional competitors like Singapore, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. The Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), funded by the city’s reserves, has invested in nearly 100 start-ups involved…
Hong Kong is channelling funds into several dozen innovative companies to further bolster the city’s appeal as a hub for technology, banking and finance compared with regional competitors like Singapore, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. The Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), funded by the city’s reserves, has invested in nearly 100 start-ups involved…
Andre Lee bought a used Kia Forte to boost his career as an insurance agent in Singapore. In his mind, he saw himself zipping across town in his black coupe, impressing potential clients. “It’s the same as being dressed in formal wear with leather shoes, or wearing a Rolex,” Mr. Lee, 33, said of the…
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s announcement, in his latest budget speech, of Hong Kong’s aspiration to become an international exchange and cooperation hub for artificial intelligence (AI) is bold and timely. As one of the world’s most connected cities, Hong Kong has the potential to play a pivotal role in the global AI conversation. However,…
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s announcement, in his latest budget speech, of Hong Kong’s aspiration to become an international exchange and cooperation hub for artificial intelligence (AI) is bold and timely. As one of the world’s most connected cities, Hong Kong has the potential to play a pivotal role in the global AI conversation. However,…
Singapore, Award-winning Indian-origin writer and playwright Kamaladevi Aravindan was among six women who were inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame recently, making up a total of 198 women who have been honoured since 2014. Singapore-Indian writer inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame Initiated by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations , which marks…
For many people, running a 42km (26-mile) marathon would be considered a bucket list-worthy achievement. But Hongkonger Kevin Field is setting his sights even higher. Starting from Saturday, the 28-year-old will run a 50km ultra-marathon every day for a week. He plans to do a 5km loop between the Central Harbourfront and the Wan Chai…
Taiwan ranked as the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. Thant Zaw Wai | Moment | Getty Images Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report, published Thursday. Of the 147 places around the world that were ranked this year, it took the 27th…
Home » ASIA » Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong Lead as Top Business Travel Destinations in Asia Pacific for 2025, with Frankfurt, London, and San Francisco Dominating Intercontinental Routes Thursday, March 20, 2025 Based on BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Asia Pacific report, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong top the list of most-visited cities…