FS begins visit to Bangkok, Thailand (with photos/video) The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, today (October 15) to begin his visit, attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group and related events as a member of the Chinese delegation. Mr Chan attended a high-level…
Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots The Government announced today (October 16) that the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots (Working Group), led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will progressively roll out four projects during the next phase starting…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Once bookshops in the United Kingdom run out of whatever stock they currently have of the novels of Sally Rooney, one of this century’s most beloved and celebrated authors (Normal People, Conversations With Friends),…
Model and broadcaster Han Hye-jin drew attention for her unusual travel scale, using even business class for a same-day trip to Hong Kong. On the 16th, a video titled “I went on a same-day trip to Hong Kong and lost my phone” was posted on Han Hye-jin’s YouTube channel. That day, Han Hye-jin set out…
[Sportschosun reporter Lee Ji-hyun] A day trip to Hong Kong by model and TV personality Han Hye-jin and comedian Uhm Ji-yoon turned chaotic after a phone went missing. A video titled “We Went to Hong Kong for a Day Trip and Came Back Without My Phone” was posted on Han Hye-jin’s YouTube channel on…
Ho Chi Minh City’s six-year reign as “Asia’s Best MICE Destination” ended this week, with Hong Kong usurping the title at the World MICE Awards in Jamaica. The awards were announced at the seventh annual ceremony held at Princess Grand Jamaica on Monday. The award to Hong Kong recognizes destinations serving the meetings, incentive travel,…
Hong Kong has consistently been rated as one of the top travel destinations in Asia through the years and it’s not hard to see why. With such a unique mix of tradition and modernity, the metropolitan city is a kaleidoscope of global cultures and experiences. For the first-time visitor, Hong Kong and its tall skyscrapers…
The United Kingdom’s capital has always been a drawcard for Australians intrigued by its history, enamoured of its buzzing energy and comforted by its many, many pubs. An ancient city – there has been human habitation on the site of London since before Roman times – it’s also a modern capital, a global leader in…
British High Commissioner Matt Baugh said Kenya had demonstrated strong preparedness through isolation facilities, contact tracing and measures to manage suspected cases. Speaking during a reception celebrating UK-Kenya relations at Tononoka Social Hall in Mombasa, Mr Baugh said Britain would continue monitoring the situation and updating its travel advice as necessary. “At the moment Kenya…
Oct 14, 2026 China’s iron ore market is showing moderate demand after the national holiday, with an increase in supply of the raw material forecast for the fourth quarter that is expected to weigh on prices, according to GMK Center. Data cited from Kallanish put the price of ore with 62% iron content delivered to…