Hong Kong’s Culinary Scene Shines with Dianping’s “Must-Eat List”
Hong Kong's vibrant dining landscape has once again captured the attention of mainland China's influential Dianping platform, with more than three dozen local restaurants earning the coveted "Must-Eat" title in the latest edition. The prestigious list, which highlights exceptional eateries across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and select international cities, awarded the distinguished designation to 39 Hong Kong establishments this...
Authorities Seize HK$330,000 in Fake Merchandise in Ten Shops, Arrest Eight
In a significant operation targeting counterfeit merchandise, Customs officers seized approximately 5,000 fake items, including cosmetics and skincare products, valued at around HK$330,000. The operation, which spanned ten shops across the territory, resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, aged 20 to 46, including key personnel from a claw machine shop. This crackdown marks a notable first for Customs, as...
Asia+ Festival – A Cultural Extravaganza Spanning Three Months
HONG KONG — The vibrant tapestry of arts and culture from nearly 30 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Belt & Road regions will come alive at the second edition of the Asia+ Festival, running from September to November. This year’s event promises to be more expansive and diverse, featuring over 100 performances and activities—a significant increase from...
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Former PCG-HK Congen Raly Tejada passed away
MANILA, Philippines - Raly Lofamia Tejada, a prominent Filipino diplomat and former consul general in Hong Kong, died unexpectedly on Wednesday in Manila. He was 53. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tejada's passing in a brief statement posted on social media, but did not provide details on the cause of death. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through...
China Expands Travel Opportunities for Non-Chinese Residents of Hong Kong and Macau
In a significant policy shift, approximately 30,000 non-Chinese residents have applied for travel permits to mainland China, designed specifically for residents of Hong Kong and Macau. The announcement was made by Peng Ling, director-general of the Citizens' Exit and Entry Department of the National Immigration Administration, during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday. The new policy, which opened for...
Households Reinstated in 4Ps Program Receive Education Grants – DSWD
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Thursday that over 650,000 households reinstated in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have successfully received their education grants through the Land Bank of the Philippines. This distribution follows a comprehensive reassessment using the Social Welfare and Development Indicators (SWDI). Gemma Gabuya, the National Program Manager and Director of...
NEDA Clarifies Food Poverty Metric Amid Backlash
MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has responded to widespread criticism regarding its recently announced food poverty threshold of P21 per meal, emphasizing that this figure is not intended to represent the cost of meals suitable for a decent standard of living. In a statement released late Thursday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan addressed the concerns, clarifying...
DFA Prepares for 2025 Online Voting for Overseas Filipinos
MANILA – The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is making significant strides toward implementing online voting for overseas Filipinos in the upcoming 2025 national elections. This initiative aims to enhance voter participation among Filipinos living abroad. In a statement released Friday, the DFA announced that its Overseas Voting Secretariat (OVS), in collaboration with the Commission on Elections-Office for Overseas...
Driverless Shuttle Buses Set to Launch Trial in Yuen Long’s Fairview Park
Beginning at the end of this month, residents of Fairview Park will have the opportunity to experience a new era of transportation with the trial run of two autonomous shuttle light buses. The pilot program, set to last approximately seven months, will operate along a 2.5-kilometer loop road within the housing estates. The shuttles, designed by the Automotive Platforms &...
