35th Hong Kong Book Fair serves up food culture, targets 1 million visitors
The organisers of Hong Kong’s annual book fair have said they hope the number of visitors this year will surpass 1 million and break the record set in 2024, with the latest iteration set to focus on food culture.
The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, which has the theme of “food culture and future living”, will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai between July 16 and 22.
The venue will also host three other events at the same time, with all four expected to bring in more than 770…
Lawmakers call for rents in Hong Kong student hostels to be regulated
Hong Kong lawmakers have urged authorities to regulate student hostel rents as more office buildings and hotels are set to be converted into such accommodation, with the Post finding market rates for some are four times higher than for campus dormitories.
The legislators made the call on Tuesday as they discussed a new government policy under which authorities will relax planning rules for developers to convert offices and hotels into hostels in a pilot scheme to be launched next month to…
Taxi fleet thematic job fair to offer one-stop platform to recruit fleet drivers
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Worker collapses at airport Three-Runway System eastern pier, succumbs to condition after about two hours
25th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) At approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday, an incident occurred at the eastern pier of the Three-Runway system at the airport where a worker collapsed. The male worker, reportedly feeling unwell while waiting for a boat after work, suddenly fell unconscious with no response. Colleagues performed CPR and used an AED […]
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Janet Chow responds to marriage rumours with Timmy Hung following night out controversy
25th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Janet Chow and Timmy Hung’s relationship faced scrutiny yesterday, as Janet Chow was spotted out with three men, sparking speculations about their marriage of 13 years. Janet Chow, married to Timmy Hung, eldest son of Hong Kong actor Sammo Hung, tied the knot in 2012. The couple has two […]
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Ceasefire appears to hold as Iran-Israel conflict subsides
25th June 2025 – (Tehran) The ceasefire between Israel and Iran seemed to be maintaining stability on Tuesday, with Israel’s military easing emergency constraints enforced during the conflict and Iran’s president celebrating the “end of a 12-day war imposed on the Iranian people.” Following President Trump’s criticism of Iran and Israel for actions post-ceasefire announcement, […]
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Hong Kong investors hit jackpot as IPO boom delivers returns above 30%
A blistering recovery in Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market this year has delivered a bonanza for investors, with returns above 30 per cent bucking a sluggish economy and languid property market.
Holding new shares from the 34 companies that have pulled off offerings in 2025 would generate an average return of 34 per cent, according to Bloomberg data. Even selling the stocks upon their debuts would have fetched a 10 per cent gain, the data showed.
The eye-popping returns have…
Taipan Bread & Cakes confronts legal proceedings over unpaid rent exceeding HK$310,000 at Aberdeen branch
25th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Taipan Bread & Cakes, a popular bakery chain, displayed closure notices at several of its branches yesterday. Notably, the Aberdeen branch in Hong Kong was shuttered and faced legal action after Aberdeen Commercial Investments Limited filed a lawsuit in court on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Taipan Bread & […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Beijing
25th June 2025 – (Beijing) Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in discussions with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a meeting held in Beijing, as reported by the Xinhua News Agency. Congratulating Wong on his re-election for a second term, President Xi underscored the importance of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and […]
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Taipan Bread & Cakes closure details revealed
25th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Taipan Bread and Cakes, renowned for introducing the innovative “snow skin mooncake,” announced its abrupt closure yesterday, attributing the decision to unforeseen and insurmountable challenges. Recent insights from sources close to the current owner, Ricky Liu Chi-keun, reveal his efforts in recent months to revive the company, banking on […]
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