LIFE & STYLE

Hong Kong’s tattoo culture is fast-developing its own brand of the ancient practice.

03 November 2017

Since Hong Kong’s earliest days as a maritime hub, it was almost a rite of passage for foreign sailors to get “inked” as a permanent memento of their visit. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, Tattoo, lifestyle

Writing Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s small but thriving literary scene will share centre stage with some of the world’s leading authors at this year’s international literary festival.

27 October 2017

While this year’s 17th Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) features a strong line up of international authors, including the likes of Chinese-American author Amy Tan and Scottish crime-writer Ian Rankin, there is also a focus on Hong Kong’s literary talent. More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Printing & Publishing, United Kingdom, USA, event

From Bin to Business

Innovative entrepreneurs are tackling Hong Kong’s rubbish problem, one piece at a time.

20 October 2017

Hong Kong landfills are bursting at the seams, inspiring local entrepreneurs to come up with ways to turn junk into desirable objects. More

Topics: France, Hong Kong, design, Upcycling

Savouring the Sweet Life

A growing number of Italian nationals are enjoying la dolce vita in Hong Kong.

13 October 2017

The city’s population of around 3,600 Italians keeps rising each year, many of them initially coming to test the waters as a gateway to China, before deciding to stay on. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Italy, Hong Kong, design, brand

Settle Down into Island Time

The outlying islands offer the rural side of Hong Kong.

06 October 2017

Most visitors associate Hong Kong with the island, Hong Kong Island, the business and financial pulse of the city, and the shopping heartland of Tsim Sha Tsui across the harbour in Kowloon. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, leisure & recreation

Preserving Cultural Treasures

Hong Kong’s multi-ethnic Chinese heritage is celebrated in traditions that have been officially named cultural assets.

29 September 2017

Twice a year, Hong Kong people honour their deceased ancestors in a tradition deemed so important a public holiday is gazetted to allow it. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, lifestyle, Heritage

Sharing is Caring

The rise of the sharing economy has inspired Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs to develop innovative ways to promote the ethos.

22 September 2017

When Laurence Fauchon started looking for a nanny to help look after her newborn when she returned to work as an investment banker, little did she know she was embarking on building a social enterprise. More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Technology, USA, Hong Kong, start-up

Retail Evolution

Young brands are adding flavour to Hong Kong’s retail mix.

18 September 2017

A groundswell of change is afoot for Hong Kong’s famous shopping scene. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, retail, brand

A Cultural District Arises

After some two decades of planning and development, Hong Kong’s culture and arts hub moves toward delivery as one of the world’s largest and most ambitious facilities of its kind.

08 September 2017

The aim of the US$2.7 billion West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) boils down to an extremely focused message, according to WKCD Authority CEO Duncan Pescod. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, Arts & Culture

Curating Cool in Hong Kong

A new media venture in the city is spotlighting Hong Kong’s edgy and unique youth culture.

01 September 2017

Despite Hong Kong’s business reputation as a place with notoriously long working hours, people in the city are also known to have an appetite for playing hard. More

Topics: Media, Technology, Hong Kong, lifestyle

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