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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Thousands of spectators once again visited the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open (BOCHKTO) at the iconic Victoria Park Tennis Centre Court last week, capping an incredible year for the game in Hong Kong on and off the court.  Reconfirming its’ position…

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently celebrated its 37th Congregation, awarding qualifications to 4,800 graduates. Along with this momentous occasion, the University conferred honorary doctorates upon Professor Sylvia Fung Yuk-kuen, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, Mr Benedict Sin Nga-yan and Professor Xu Bing,…

Alexander Bublik beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets to win the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday. Bublik, who will enter the world’s top 10 for the first time following his triumphant Hong Kong debut, battled to a 7-6, 6-3 victory in an hour and 38 minutes at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium….

Hong Kong-born, London-based Robert Wun made history as the first Hong Kong designer to show at Paris Haute Couture Week back in 2023. Since then, his shows have become a hot ticket and a highlight of Paris Fashion Week. Wun’s dramatic gowns, often inspired by horror films, have attracted such A-list fans as Lady Gaga…

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The UK set out its growth agenda in Hong Kong at the inaugural UK Investment Conference, where the country’s industrial strategy and sector opportunities in finance, life sciences, clean energy and advanced manufacturing were presented.  Hosted by the British Consulate-General Hong Kong on…

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Although her academic journey began at two of the world’s most prestigious institutions – first as an undergraduate at Peking University, then as a doctoral researcher at Stanford University – Professor Willow Wu has never allowed herself to be confined by the proverbial…

Hong Kong’s biotech fundraising momentum is expected to extend into 2026, as licensing deals and strong post-initial public offering (IPO) trading last year persuaded investors that China’s drug developers are worth backing again – even before they generate revenue. “Chinese innovation drugs expanding into overseas markets have become the industry mainstream, indicating the domestic innovation…

Hong Kong suffered Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup penalty heartache for the second time in three years following a rousing second-half city team fightback in Guangzhou on Saturday. Trailing 2-0 at half-time at the Greater Bay Area Cultural and Sports Centre, interim head coach Roberto Losada was rewarded for an inspired triple change as the visitors shook…

Most patients visiting Hong Kong emergency departments at public hospitals at night for minor ailments were not aware they could go to evening clinics instead, although securing a booking was difficult and multiple calls were needed before a successful slot could be confirmed. With a new fees regime in public hospitals kicking in on Thursday,…