The Last Dance wins three acting awards at Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards

The Last Dance, starring (from left) Michael Hui and Dayo Wong, was Hong Kong’s top-grossing film in 2024.PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE Hong Kong films The Last Dance and Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In remained neck and neck in the race to the upcoming Hong …

Restaurants linked to gastroenteritis cases off-limits on Hong Kong school trips

Hong Kong education authorities have asked tour agencies organising school trips not to use certain restaurants in mainland China following recent acute gastroenteritis outbreaks among students and teachers who joined study visits across the border. But …

Teenagers arrested over HK$278,000 ‘space oil’ seizure in Hong Kong

An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested in Hong Kong for suspected drug trafficking and possession after police seized narcotics worth about HK$278,000 (US$35,779) including ketamine and “space oil” vape cartridges. Police said on …

Uni-Star Files For Hong Kong IPO Despite Declining Fortunes

The gaming company has applied to list in Hong Kong despite reporting plunging revenue in the first nine months of last year Key Takeaways: Uni-Star has applied to list in Hong Kong, reporting it fell into the red last year as its revenue plummeted Paid …

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 14-16

Spring has sprung! Which means it’s time to enjoy alfresco dining before the summer heat hits us. JW Marriott’s Fish Bar is leaning into springtime dining with artistic elements in its Colouring Nature tasting menu. Similarly, springtime flavours – and …

Hong Kong finance chief sees US$20 billion of IPOs this year on China tech optimism

Fundraising on Hong Kong’s stock market could increase by as much as 80 per cent this year amid optimism in the tech sector and backing from mainland authorities for Chinese companies to list in the city, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. …

Hong Kong pension managers must boost ESG fund transparency

Hong Kong's pension regulator, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), is calling on pension managers to improve transparency in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fund disclosures by September 30, marking a significant …

52Toys taps China's designer toy boom in play for Hong Kong IPO

As China's collectible toy market surges, the company is hoping to fund an aggressive expansion and build iconic IPs with a new listing Key Takeaways: 52Toys has hired investment banks for a planned Hong Kong IPO, following the listing of rival Bloks …

Social worker Jackie Chen maintains she was trying to mediate during Hong Kong's 2019 democracy protests

Hong Kong officials defend talent schemes, hail attraction of ‘best lifestyle’

Two top Hong Kong officials have defended efforts to lure talent amid concerns over job availability and the potential abuse of schemes, while one has said the financial hub offers excellent career opportunities even if it is not the cheapest place to live …