Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government economists and officials pose at a press conference for the city’s Third Quarter Economic Report 2026 in Hong Kong, on Nov 13, 2026. The HKSAR government economist, Irina Fan Yuen-yee (center), said the government raised the full-year economic growth forecast to 4.8 percent for 2026, citing the stronger-than-expected growth…
HONG KONG, CHINA. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) yesterday hosted a packed and highly stimulating North Asia Forum, in a compelling combination of afternoon forum and evening networking programme. The event, held at the Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai, saw airports, retailers, brands and research specialists examine changing consumer behaviour across North Asia…
In the first essay of her two-part series, Faye Bradley celebrates Hong Kong’s glowing presence on Asia’s food map, and finds out how innovation is integral to the city’s food heritage. The Chairman team claims the top spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in March 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong won…
Hong Kong captives gaining momentum as IA eyes double-digit count November 13 2026 by Mithun Varkey Hong Kong’s captive momentum is picking up, with the total number domiciled in the city set to “get to double digits very soon”, Clement Cheung, CEO of the Hong Kong Insurance Authority, said. “We’re … To continue reading the…
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu (fourth left); Chief Executive Officer of IMC Michael De Lathauwer (fourth right); Invest Hong Kong’s Director-General of Investment Promotion Alpha Lau Hai-suen (third right); Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan Yi-ting (third left); InvestHK’s Associate Director-General of Investment…
Cosmoprof Asia holds a press conference for its 29th edition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong on Nov 11. From second left to right: Francesca Donati, head of International Marketing for Asia at BolognaFiere Cosmoprof; Enrico Zannini, general manager at BolognaFiere Cosmoprof; Margaret Ma Connolly, president and CEO of Informa…
Yuja Wang shortens program in Hong Kong, ticket holders are fully refunded – Pizzicato Jump to content To view the editorial content, please scroll down or click the “Jump to content” button at the top left. Yuja Wang(c) Norbert Kniat 20 minutes of Yuja Wang was not enough for the Hong Kong audience. The pianist…
In mid-October, coinciding with Frieze London and nearly four years after she relocated from her native Hong Kong to London, the artist Firenze Lai opened her first UK solo exhibition at White Cube Mason’s Yard. Featuring new works created in her adopted home, North and True North (until 14 November) is not just a milestone…
HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Presented by TME live and ELF ASIA, with FWD Insurance, Visa, Trip.com Group, Klook and Samsung as joint sponsors, BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR < XX : COSMOS > IN HONG KONG will take the stage at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, China, on November 13, 14, 15 and…
Visitors to Hong Kong from across Asia Pacific can now scan and pay with their preferred home wallets via Visa Pay at Octopus QR merchants—no cash or additional local apps required. HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Scan to Pay acceptance in…