Wang Ning’s Pop Mart defies market logic
15th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) The predawn scramble outside Pop Mart’s flagship Shanghai store last Thursday showcased modern consumerism’s paradox. Hundreds of Gen-Z devotees queued for Labubu—a 10cm vinyl figurine with jagged teeth and rabbit-like ears—priced at $16.50 yet trading for $150,000 at auction. This scene epitomises founder Wang Ning’s alchemy: converting what critics […]
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9 arrested over fatal triad gang brawl in Hong Kong
Nine individuals with suspected triad backgrounds have been arrested by Hong Kong police following a violent brawl over a debt that left a 68-year-old participant dead.
The group comprising five men and four women aged between 27 and 44 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and affray. They were still being detained for questioning on Sunday afternoon.
The incident took place at around 3am on Saturday near the junction of Hing Wah Street and Shun Ning Road in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon.
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How Chinese food and beverage giants are redefining global consumer markets
15th June 2025 – (Jakarta) The neon-lit streets of Jakarta’s Chinatown tell a tale of culinary conquest. Where Starbucks once stood unchallenged, a new contender now reigns: Mixue Bingcheng, its cheery yellow storefronts dishing out 50-cent ice creams and $1 milk teas to queues of students and office workers. Founded in 1997 by Zhang Hongchao, […]
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Restaurant kitchen staff in Airside spotted smoking
15th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) An incident at a Chinese restaurant in Kai Tak’s Airside has drawn public attention after a netizen alleged that kitchen staff were seen smoking while on duty. According to the report, a customer noticed a staff member smoking in the kitchen and immediately raised the issue with the restaurant’s […]
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Taiwanese traveller questions Boeing 737-800 safety, weighs cancelling flight
15th June 2025 – (Taipei) A Taiwanese traveller recently took to a popular forum to express her apprehensions about flying on a Boeing 737-800, citing the aircraft’s history of incidents. Having booked a flight for the end of the month, she discovered during her research that the model has been involved in multiple accidents, leading […]
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Tony Leung and Carina Lau spotted strolling hand-in-hand along Mainland waterfront
15th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, 62, known for his reserved demeanour and self-admitted social anxiety, was recently seen enjoying a rare public moment with his wife of 37 years, Carina Lau. Despite their long-standing relationship, the couple often balances their time together with private, individual pursuits. Their enduring […]
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Financial firms criticised for risky lending to foreign domestic helpers, HK$180K borrowing results in violence against employer
15th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) The issue of borrowing by foreign domestic helpers is escalating, impacting employers as well. A significant number of employer groups have recently received numerous pleas for help regarding this issue. The primary concern arises from financial companies readily approving substantial loans to current or past employers of foreign domestic […]
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Hong Kong man scammed out of HK$4,900 trying to buy Blackpink tickets
A 25-year-old Hong Kong man was scammed out of HK$4,900 (US$624) when trying to buy two tickets for Blackpink’s pair of concerts in the city next year, as police received 200 reports related to online shopping scams in the past week.
The victims in those cases were cheated out of HK$5.5 million in total, according to the force’s CyberDefender anti-scam Facebook page that posted an advisory on Saturday warning residents to be vigilant when making purchases online.
Of the recent reports, 14 were…
Standard Chartered sees affluent clients putting more money to work in Hong Kong
Wealthy people are increasingly drawn to structured products and diversified investments in light of market uncertainty, according to Standard Chartered Bank’s Eliza Law, who sees affluent clients putting more money to work in Hong Kong.
“Our clients’ interest in investing has grown,” Law, managing director and head of affluent segment and distribution, wealth and retail banking at Standard Chartered Hong Kong, said in a briefing on Thursday. “They are keen to enhance their investment knowledge…
