Japanese etiquette debate over luggage placement on JR trains sparks discussion among Hong Kong travellers
27th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) A recent incident involving tourists on a JR train in Japan has reignited discussions about proper etiquette and the handling of large luggage on public transport. A photo shared by a Japanese netizen on Threads showed tourists placing their luggage in the leg space in front of their seats, […]
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Chikungunya cases in Guangdong reach 4,824, Shenzhen reports one new infection
27th July 2025 – (Shenzhen) The chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province continues to pose a public health challenge, with the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control reporting 2,940 new local cases from 20th July to 26th July. No severe or fatal cases have been reported. The majority of cases were recorded in Foshan, […]
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Two arrested in Pat Heung incident over criminal damage and intimidation
27th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) At around 6pm today, a 57-year-old woman reported an altercation in Sheung Tsuen, Kam Sheung Road, Pat Heung, Yuen Long. According to the report, a 52-year-old man, surnamed Lai, allegedly used a knife to damage a tree at the scene, while a 41-year-old woman, surnamed Song, reportedly issued verbal […]
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Futian Port crowded as nearly 40,000 Hong Kong residents return during weekend travel surge
27th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) According to data from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, nearly 397,000 Hong Kong residents travelled to Mainland China via land and sea ports on Saturday, 26th July, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous week. Sunday evening saw a massive spike in return traffic, with Futian Port overwhelmed […]
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Chinese boy compliments HK woman and claims to be her cousin in alleged new MTR scam tactic
27th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong woman recently shared a concerning experience on social media, describing an unusual encounter at the Kwun Tong MTR station involving an 11-year-old boy speaking Putonghua. According to her post on 22nd July, the boy approached her, complimented her by saying, “Sister, you are so beautiful,” and […]
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Talks deadline for CK Hutchison US$23 billion Panama ports deal passes on Sunday
A deadline for exclusive talks on a US$23 billion sale of global port stakes by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings passed without a deal on Sunday, with analysts expecting complex negotiations to be extended amid intense US-China geopolitical rivalry.
The controversial transaction involved CK Hutchison selling stakes in 43 ports, including two at either end of the Panama Canal, to a consortium led by Terminal Investment Limited, an affiliate of the world’s largest container…
How China’s rejection of hollow luxury exposes Southeast Asia’s status anxiety
28th July 2025 – (Shanghai) While Bangkok erects glittering temples to Gucci and Singaporeans queue for limited-edition Hermès, China is undergoing a quiet revolution in consumption philosophy. This is no mere “downgrade,” as simplistic Western analysts label it, but a sophisticated societal maturation – a conscious rejection of hollow status signalling in favour of experiential […]
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Sea search launched after Hong Kong man in rented kayak goes missing
Hong Kong rescue teams were searching the waters around Sai Kung after a man failed to return a rented kayak on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities received a report from a kayak rental company in Pak Lap, Sai Kung, at about 5pm, saying a male customer in his forties had not returned after heading out earlier in the day.
The man reportedly aimed to paddle to the remote and scenic Po Pin Chau, with plans to return the kayak by 4.30pm.
Concerned for his safety, company staff alerted authorities.
Police…
When travellers think sustainability, make them think Greater Bay Area
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way.
Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting it in motion. With the development zone becoming a hub for experimentation in smart infrastructure and climate innovation, the time is ripe to…
