The Speak Easy The Opposites in Hong Kong is a mixology playground founded by Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok. Bangkok Post · Jul 20
5 Design Tricks That Keep Homes Cooler in Hot Countries, According to Livingetc's Global Editorial Team These architectural details and foundational finishing touches are the secret to creating a home that's prepared to weather the rising summers Livingetc · Jul 18
Shein Once Chased a $100 Billion IPO. Now It's Preparing to Go Public at Half That Value Shein has cleared a major hurdle in its years-long effort to secure an IPO after securing approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing committee, according to different reports. International Business Times · Jul 17
The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session Caixin Global · Jul 17
Hang Seng crashes over 2% as tech selloff hits Asia markets. Why Hong Kong stocks are falling on Friday? Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2% by midday on Friday, weighed down by a global selloff in technology stocks as renewed inflation concerns dampened risk appetite. The Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 4%, with investors reducing exposure to technology and other growth stocks amid fears that higher inflation could… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Substandard work and evasion of oversight helped fuel deadly Hong Kong fire, investigators told An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades on Friday heard arguments on how malpractices that had evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy The Independent UK · Jul 17
Global Market: China stocks face steep weekly losses as CXMT IPO sparks liquidity crunch fears Chinese and Hong Kong stocks slid sharply on Friday, with mainland benchmarks headed for their steepest weekly losses in over two years. Investor sentiment weakened as concerns grew that CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO and a pipeline of large listings could drain market liquidity, triggering heavy selling in AI and semiconductor… The Economic Times · Jul 17
This Photographer Shared Fascinating Places Architecture Lovers May Want To Visit At Least Once (71 Pics) Argentine-born, Barcelona-based photographer Matias Galeano, known professionally as Boluddha, captures architecture through bold symmetry, striking geometry, and carefully timed compositions. From colorful housing complexes to monumental urban landmarks, his images reveal fascinating patterns in cities around the world while highlighting the contrast between designed spaces and the unpredictable lives unfolding… Bored Panda · Jul 16
Five people arrested by Hong Kong police in latest crackdown on bookstores Hong Kong police called to immediately release bookstore owners, who were former journalists The Independent UK · Jul 16
Gleb Savchenko accuses ex-wife of abduction Gleb Savchenko is seeking emergency custody of his eldest daughter after accusing his ex-wife of keeping their children in Hong Kong without permission. BANG Premier · Jul 16
Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security The Independent UK · Jul 16
Global Market: China stocks slide as tech sell-off hits mainland markets; Alibaba lifts Hong Kong shares Mainland China stocks declined on Thursday due to technology sector weakness. Hong Kong equities gained momentum, supported by Alibaba's artificial intelligence integration news. Alibaba shares jumped significantly after announcing its AI model would be integrated into Apple devices. This development boosted optimism around China's domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem. Investors are… The Economic Times · Jul 16
Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books HONG KONG - National security police have arrested five Hong Kong booksellers on charges of “committing an act with seditious intention”, the government said in a statement late on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Jul 16
Five arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown Third round of arrests linked to independent bookshops widely regarded as clampdown on dissent in territory The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Bangkok Post · Jul 15 The master of monsters Thai-Hong Kong artist, Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as MrKreme, is renowned for his monster characters Rosado, Mushkin, Corkin, Gally and Odeys. His monster family, named Kooky World, has been marketed in many countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Booksellers in Hong Kong raided by police over allegations of selling anti-government texts Reports suggest police in Hong Kong have arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious texts
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Global Market: China stocks hold steady despite GDP miss as investors shift to consumer, financial shares Chinese stocks showed stability as investors shifted focus from technology to traditional sectors. Disappointing second-quarter economic growth data did not significantly impact market sentiment. Consumer and financial stocks saw gains while technology shares experienced profit-taking. Hong Kong equities outperformed mainland markets, supported by major technology companies. European investors maintain strong…
Bangkok Post · Jul 15 Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears HONG KONG — Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets early Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan review – a chef’s elegy to London Skipping between London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this tale of family migration, politics and food has plenty of flavour and fire
The Economic Times · Jul 14 Global Market: Chinese stocks hit three-month lows as growth worries, Middle East tensions weigh Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell to three-month lows on Tuesday. Investors grew cautious ahead of key economic data and Middle East tensions. China's second-quarter GDP figures are expected to show slower economic expansion. A large initial public offering is also draining market liquidity. Energy shares outperformed as oil prices…
Bangkok Post · Jul 14 Hong Kongers spend record B8,500 per month on cats as 'silver' feline market grows The amount that Hong Kongers spend on their pet cats has reached a record high of HK$2,062 (8,800 baht) per month this year, fuelled by a rapidly emerging "cat silver economy", according to a survey.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Quote of the day by Bruce Lee: 'The more we value things, the less we...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on external possessions, opinions, inner peace, self-sufficiency and minimalism Quote of the day by Bruce Lee reminds people that self-worth should never depend on possessions, wealth, or the approval of others. The famous quote encourages people to focus on personal growth, self-respect, inner peace, and discipline instead of material success. Bruce Lee believed that confidence comes from actions and…
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Global Markets: Shein eyes up to $3 billion Hong Kong IPO as soon as August, Bloomberg News reports Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is gearing up for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to secure between two to three billion dollars in funds. The company's long-awaited entry into the public market has been greenlit by China's securities regulator. With a targeted valuation between forty and fifty billion dollars,…
Caixin Global · Jul 13 Business Brief (July 13): China to Cultivate Emerging Pillar Industries China to phase down small coal-fired power units, Shein gets green light for Hong Kong IPO