LIFE & STYLE

The inaugural Volvo Ocean Race Hong Kong is set to cement the city's place on the global sailing map.

08 January 2018

The biggest sailing event in Hong Kong’s history takes place this month when yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, the world's premier offshore race for professional racing, sail into Victoria Harbour.More

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

Networking in a Nutshell

Technology is transforming how professionals connect in the digital age.

22 December 2017

Anyone familiar with the Hong Kong way of making business connections knows the drill: you swap name cards at every opportunity, and wait for the phone to ring. More

Topics: Technology, Hong Kong, sme

On a Wing and a Plumage

Thousands of migratory birds flock to winter in Hong Kong each year.

15 December 2017

According to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), more than 540 species of bird have been recorded in Hong Kong, their population swelling by some 30 per cent once the “winter visitors” arrive. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, Bird-watching

Under Hong Kong’s Neon Lights

Hong Kong’s fading neon signs are sparking a collective celebration of the city’s iconic scene.

08 December 2017

In August 2016, a giant neon sign shaped like a cow was taken down from above Sammy’s Kitchen, after 37 years suspended over the restaurant in Hong Kong’s Sai Ying Pun district. More

Topics: Lighting Products, Hong Kong, design, Neon

Bag a Bargain in Hong Kong

Shoppers looking for high-end bargains may want to put Hong Kong at the top of their Christmas list this year.

01 December 2017

With Hong Kong’s retail industry enjoying a period of sustained growth, discounted prices by luxury brands have propelled the sector to lead the rebound. More

Topics: Jewellery, Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, retail, brands

Welcome to a New World of Wine

Boutique winemakers and novel vintages found their niche at this year’s Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair.

24 November 2017

Watch out France, Italy and Argentina; Slovenia, Russia, Romania and Japan are gunning for the crown of global wine-producing powers. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Slovenia, France, wine, Belt and Road initiative

Run for a Healthy Life

Cooler weather is inspiring thousands of Hongkongers to lace up their running shoes and head for the hills and highways.

17 November 2017

Hong Kong’s running season extends unofficially from October to April or May, with events held every weekend – from five-kilometre and 10-kilometre fun runs, to the gruelling 162-kilometre Ultra-Trail Tai Mo Shan. More

Topics: Sports Goods, Hong Kong, Marathan, Running

The Cream of Café Culture

Hong Kong’s café scene has grown increasingly diverse and sophisticated.

10 November 2017

Not so long ago, going to a café for most Hong Kongers meant stopping off in a traditional cha chaan teng for refreshment, such as strong milk tea laced with condensed milk, or a glass of syrupy iced lemon tea with a thick slice of French toast on the side. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, ASEAN, coffee

Body Art Ups the Ante

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

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