Travelling the world is an incredible experience filled with new cultures, breathtaking sights, and unforgettable adventures. One of the best parts of exploring a new country is meeting friendly locals who offer a warm welcome, share their traditions, and make you feel at home. However, not every destination provides that same sense of hospitality. Some…
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon soldiers patrol past the rubble of destroyed buildings in the village of Houla, southern Lebanon, earlier this month. A cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect in November 2024. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 21 (UPI) — The deadly clashes that erupted this week in…
John Lee’s post shows him touring the demonstration zones. JOHN LEE, FACEBOOK Staff reporter Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu praised the transformative potential of the low-altitude economy, as Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox pilot program launched yesterday. In a Facebook post after the launching ceremony, Lee described the low-altitude economy as a…
Ayra Wang Hong Kong’s vibrant neighborhood elements – including its iconic mahjong traditions, dynamic street art and community-inspired bars – will be showcased in the city’s most prominent arts and cultural events this month, according to the Tourism Board. The four headline events – ComplexCon Hong Kong, HKwalls Street Art Festival, Art Central, and Art…
We’re so used to seeing celebrities looking like a million dollars on the red carpet that it’s easy to assume they smell expensive too. But some have declared that they prefer to go au naturel in the underarm department – and eschew deodorant altogether. Meet the deodorant-dodging celebs who have all taken a zero-maintenance approach…
Hong Kong and China Gas (Towngas) said a tourism rebound and incoming talent from the mainland would drive sales this year, as the city’s sole gas provider seeks new opportunities for growth. On Wednesday, the company said its full-year net income fell 8 per cent to HK$5.7 billion (US$733.6 million) from HK$6.1 billion a year…
Hong Kong is set to host an impressive 93 mega-events in the first half of 2025, including AIA’s sponsorship of the city’s signature AIA Carnival in Central and the highly anticipated Coldplay: Music of the Spheres World Tour at the new 50,000-seat stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park. AIA has been playing an active role…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The advancement of technology has allowed humans to explore corners of the Earth that have never been touched before. However, some places in the world seem “reluctant” to be visited for several reasons. The following forbidden places in the world, from Area 51 to Snake Island in Brazil, may not be visited…
Commissioner for narcotics Kessen Lee dismissed the idea of implementing a report-for-reward scheme to tackle “space oil” drugs. (SINGTAO) The government has dismissed the idea of implementing a report-for-reward scheme to tackle “space oil” drugs, citing concerns about the potential negative effects such measures could have on teenagers’ development. At a Legislative Council panel…
Vladimir Putin responds to ceasefire deal with Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the US-brokered ceasefire for Ukraine. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fired back. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire and the contours of a potential peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Tuesday call. Trump told reporters…