Hong Kong’s bar scene is one of the best in Asia, with world-class cocktails and a buzzing nightlife. The only catch? It’s one of the world’s most expensive cities, and an after-work drink or casual hang-out with friends can easily add up, making nights out feel like a splurge. The good news is that not…
Age is no barrier to beauty. Legendary actress Joan Collins, 92, recently turned heads in a chic white swimsuit as she shared a glamorous photo from her holiday in the south of France on Instagram, inspiring us all to embrace every chapter of life with elegance and flair. Joan Collins posted a photo of herself…
Hong Kong’s largest bank has rolled out a fixed-rate mortgage plan, charging lower interest for home loan borrowers ahead of the first relaxation in monetary policy this year, expected in mid-September. HSBC launched a mortgage plan fixed at 2.73 per cent per annum on Monday for either the first three or five years, according to…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Jiang Bo took up the helm as CEO of Clarity Medical Group (1406.HK) last year, the Hong Kong-listed specialist eye care provider was mired in severe financial losses and, more importantly, a history of governance issues. These issues triggered a trading suspension…
US aid to China during World War II was driven by Washington’s self-interest, and the dynamics between the two nations before 1949 was that of “coloniser and oppressed”, according to a top Chinese government-backed historical journal. Another paper in the same issue of the periodical characterised Moscow’s wartime support as “offering fuel in snowy weather”…
Marko Monroe wears many hats. Not only is he a reality TV star, stylist and designer, but he is also known for designing custom Labubu dolls for collectors from Lady Gaga to Marc Jacobs. Marko Monroe is a TV personality and fashion guru. Photo: @marko_monroe/Instagram Dubbed the “Labubu whisperer” by W Magazine, Monroe says he…
China’s top envoy in Washington has rejected suggestions that Chinese ownership of US farmland is a national security threat, saying such claims are “completely unfounded”. Addressing a soybean industry event in Washington on Friday, Xie Feng, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, said Chinese investors owned less than 0.03 per cent of the total…
LONDON The UK warned on Friday that time is running out to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran on its nuclear program, as talks with European and US partners continue. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Britain remained committed to diplomacy but was prepared to pursue sanctions if no progress was made. In a post…
A house at the luxury Redhill Peninsula estate in Hong Kong was burgled on Saturday, with more than half of the HK$400,000 (US$51,200) worth of items stolen belonging to a domestic helper. Police received a report in the morning that a house at Redhill Peninsula had been broken into, with gold jewellery among the items…
Once considered a niche hobby, video gaming is now decidedly mainstream, standing alongside films and TV series that dominate pop culture. With blockbuster adaptations, a billion-dollar streaming industry, and a growing list of celebrity gamers on the scene, video games are reshaping the world of entertainment. Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have shared their love…