LIFE & STYLE

A new project is helping citizens enjoy the fun of gardening in the middle of skyscrapers in Hong Kong.

23 July 2018

Urban-dwelling Hongkongers can get stuck into gardening this summer in the latest initiative of a city going ever greener. More

Topics: Real Estate Services, Hong Kong, green consumerism, start-up

Reading the World: What on Earth is Love?

Romantic literature is the theme of this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair, but as authors tell HKMB, the event has much more to offer.

10 July 2018

The 29th edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair, which opens next Wednesday, celebrates not only a love of books, but also romantic literature – with the tag line “Reading the World: What on Earth is Love?’ More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Hong Kong, trade fair

Summer Camps Inspire Young Minds

Enterprising MBAs creates school holidays bringing experiences to kids that prepare them for future.

09 July 2018

Who said summer was only about having fun in the sun? More

Topics: Education & Training, Hong Kong, Case Studies, summer camps

Rediscovering Local Traditions

A project financed by crowd funding is celebrating the creativity of traditional Hong Kong neighbourhoods, starting with Sai Ying Pun.

29 June 2018

With a plethora of cool bars, coffee shops and boutiques, Sai Ying Pun has become a hip hangout for locals and tourists alike over the past few years. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong

Recipe for Success

An online platform about cooking is expanding fast, thanks to the enterprising spirit of its Hong Kong founder.

25 June 2018

A former investment banker has turned her passion for cooking into a multi-million-dollar start-up business with operations in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Case Studies, start-ups

A Cultural Feast

Chinese opera is set to enchant the city with an upcoming festival and the soon-to-open Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon.

11 June 2018

Few art forms can evoke the mystery and charm of ancient China as eloquently as Cantonese opera. More

Topics: Hong Kong, leisure & recreation, Chinese Opera

Cheers to Italian Wine

Wine lovers in Hong Kong and the region are showing increasing appreciation for fine wines from Italy.

07 June 2018

Italian wines, especially big reds such as Amarone and Barolo, are increasingly loved by Hongkongers, thanks in part to a decade-long collaboration between the HKTDC and Italian exhibition organiser Veronafiere. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Italy, Hong Kong, hk platform

Hong Kong in EcoArt

Artists’ creative work tries to convey environmental messages.

01 June 2018

Nature has inspired artists and poets forever, but tragically for today’s creatives, environmental degradation can spoil an otherwise perfect view. More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Education & Training, Hong Kong

Police Station Reinvents Itself

HK$3.8 billion has already been invested in restoring the former Central Police Station.

25 May 2018

The largest heritage conservation and revitalisation project in Hong Kong opens its doors this month (May 2018) as the former Central Police Station is transformed into an exceptional cultural space. More

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

Unwind the Body and Mind

More and more Hong Kongers are embracing the restorative benefits of yoga.

18 May 2018

In a bid to combat stress and tune out the fast pace of city living, Hong Kong is turning to the time-honoured practice of yoga to calm the mind and strengthen the body. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Sports Goods, Hong Kong, consumer trends, Events/activities

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