Hong Kong’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8 per cent over the past three months, although both the labour force and total employment fell slightly. Preliminary data released by the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday showed that movements in the unemployment and underemployment rates in different sectors varied in the September to November period,…
Rising tensions between China and Japan have injected uncertainty into the tourism sector, with both mainland and Hong Kong authorities cautioning against travel to the country. Nearly half a million air tickets from the mainland to Japan were cancelled, while a Hong Kong tour operator also reported a decline in inquiries about travel there. Some…
China stepped up its economic war with Japan on Wednesday as a dispute between Asia’s two biggest economies intensified over a remark by Tokyo’s new leader about a Japanese response to any Chinese military move against self-ruled Taiwan. Newsweek has contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the U.S. Department of State for…
The selfish parking habits of UK-registered drivers have been criticised, Sallins-based councillor Carmel Kelly said the practice of parking along the Grand Canal in the town is “killing” local businesses. READ NEXT Well known Kildare shop owner closes up after 50 years of trading Cllr Kelly said signs should be erected forbidding parking there – but…
Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have plummeted over Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan. Published On 17 Nov 202517 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Japanese shares linked to the tourism industry have nosedived following China’s warning to its citizens against travelling to Japan. Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have…
Even as China’s travel warning to Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments deepens a diplomatic rift, many ordinary Chinese are keeping their plans to visit this season’s hottest overseas destination. Despite Beijing’s caution, there’s been no significant cancellations yet of trips to Japan on China’s biggest online travel booking platforms as of Monday,…
A hotel in China which offers a special morning call service that allows guests to play with a lion cub in their room has attracted much attention on social media. Videos of an employee showing a lion cub into a room at the Happy Countryside Resort in Niujiao Village in Suqian, eastern Jiangsu province, have…
From the delicacy of the hands grazing the fabric, ensuring no thread is out of place, to the poetic rhythm in the movement of arms and fingers, and the deep concentration in the eyes of the women who devote themselves to every detail, handcraft remains unparalleled in its precision and artistry. At its heart,…
China’s services activity expanded in October even though growth was the weakest in three months, a private survey showed, as holiday spending and travel by households supported the industry during a deepening economic slowdown. The RatingDog China services purchasing managers’ index slipped to 52.6 from 52.9 in September, according to a statement published Wednesday, extending…
From this winter to spring, offering trips that let you enjoy Japan’s stunning scenery and hot springs. HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Club Tourism Co., Ltd. wrapped up its booth at the Hong Kong Travel Expo (HTE) 2025 Autumn Edition-held in Hong Kong in September 2025-with an overwhelming response from visitors. During the…