US president Donald Trump, 79, relished the glow of a British royal spectacle on Wednesday, greeted at Windsor Castle on his state visit by King Charles, military honour guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth’s tomb. No US president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honour of…
Nutrition and education are inherently interlinked. In March 2025, Unesco released the Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well report, which underscores the “importance of school meals in the health and learning of children” and advocates for more food education and nutritious foods. The report found that in 2022, 27 per cent of school meals…
This weekend, Hong Kong’s culinary scene is offering exclusive collaborations and exceptional craftsmanship across French, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. First up is a much-anticipated four-hands dinner at Restaurant Petrus uniting two Michelin-starred chefs, followed by an intimate omakase takeover by Tokyo’s acclaimed Nogizaka Shin at Minato. Conclude your weekend with a thoughtfully curated seasonal tasting…
It is no secret that Hongkongers enjoy a wager. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), which operates the city’s three legal betting services – horse racing, football and the Mark Six lottery – has been a revered Hong Kong institution for 140 years. But illegal gambling and its associated problems, such as credit betting,…
The Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Frederick Ma Si-hang, has emphasized that Hong Kong continues to attract substantial investments from mainland China, Europe, America, and other parts of the world, despite significant global shifts triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Source link
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Hong Kong’s offshore yuan bond market is on track for a record-breaking year as some of mainland China’s largest technology firms prepare for deals, underscoring the city’s push to be a fundraising hub beyond equities. Chinese search-engine giant Baidu on September 9 said it would issue 4.5 billion yuan (US$618 million) in dim sum bonds,…
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In the 1980s, life in the New Territories was changing rapidly. New housing estates were opening in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long, yet travelling remained a daily struggle for many residents, as buses and minibuses were the only public transport linking the areas. To meet the needs of these growing communities, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation…
Hong Kong stocks hit a four-year high on Monday, led by technology companies, as investors bet that sluggish economic data would prompt stimulus measures while rate-cut expectations lifted sentiment and US-China talks entered a second day. The Hang Seng Index added 0.3 per cent to 26,463.48 at noon trading break, the highest level since August…