Fashion pop-ups have been happening this summer at the hottest hotels all around the globe. In Ibiza, The Standard outfitted its pool area in sunny yellow umbrellas and loungers rendered in Burberry’s traditional plaid. Missoni stripes can be seen at resorts from the Hôtel Swexan in Dallas, Texas, to Cali Mykonos in Greece. Dolce &…
A UK green startup developing a zero-emission cooling technology that could help cut household air-conditioning costs is eyeing its first partnership in Hong Kong, following its gold win in a locally founded innovation race with expanding global influence. Source link
Former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying has supported the government’s controversial decision to preemptively suspend classes ahead of last week’s severe weather, stating it demonstrates authorities “prioritize lives” despite the inherent unpredictability of rainstorms. Source link
During the Hong Kong Police College’s passing-out parade, one South Asian officer stood out in his distinctive uniform. This was Singh Palvinderjit, the first Sikh officer to graduate wearing a turban as part of the police uniform in recent years. Source link
China’s commerce ministry on Wednesday said it has added eight Taiwanese firms to an export controls list, citing concerns over shipments of dual-use technologies from the democratically governed island that Beijing views as its own territory. Source link
A perfect fusion of Chinese heritage and Portuguese culture, Macao fascinates visitors as a city of tourism where historic monuments and modern installations stand side-by-side, and where traditional festivals are celebrated alongside modern art, gastronomy and sports events. This July, get ready to explore Macao with these exciting summer activities! Source link
Luxury home transactions in Hong Kong are expected to increase, as many celebrities including top executives of a local bank and prominent figures are seizing the opportunity to invest in properties, taking advantage of a 30 percent decline in prices. Source link
The Hong Kong Sports Press Association (HKSPA) launched the 26th International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Asia Congress on Monday, gathering nearly 100 media representatives from 30 countries and regions to explore the future of sports journalism. Source link
Renowned Italian architects Michele de Lucchi, Carlo Ratti, and Mario Cucinella will speak at Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week this December, Italian consul general in Hong Kong and Macau Carmelo Ficarra told The Standard in an exclusive interview. Source link
The scene at Shenzhen Bay Port yesterday. SING TAO Cheng Wong More mainland travelers are expected to visit Hong Kong during the upcoming Labour Day holiday as a tourism sector representative noted that promotional efforts have been effective, especially on social media. Hong Kong Tourism Association executive director Timothy Chui Ting-pong told The Standard…