Photo: Lianhe Zaobao file Chua Lam, a prominent writer and food critic known as one of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong alongside Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and James Wong, has passed away at the age of 83, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Born in Singapore, Chua Lam pursued diverse career paths in Hong
Hong Kong consumers can expect to enjoy deals and discounts at more than 8,800 stores and restaurants as part of celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule on July 1, amid a sluggish economy. The Hong Kong Catering Industry Association said more than 3,800 food and beverage establishments would
Patients at Hong Kong public hospitals and clinics who are prescribed medication for “as needed” use will receive a maximum eight-week supply starting from next Thursday as part of initiatives to reduce drug wastage. The Hospital Authority on Friday announced that selected medication prescribed for as-needed use would be dispensed with a maximum supply of
A yacht rental agent and a woman have been jailed for six months each for conspiring to help the ex-husband of slain model Abby Choi Tin-fung in a failed bid to flee Hong Kong after the socialite’s murder two years ago. Kowloon City Court handed down the sentences to Lam Shun, 44, and Irene Pun
For decades, neon signs lit up Hong Kong, casting vivid hues across the urban jungle. But as government regulations continue to tighten, most of those glowing tubes have been replaced with LED. Artist Jerry Loo with the Superhero Landing sculpture featuring at the PMQ exhibition in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Neon Heroes Running from
About 1,000 premium taxis will hit the streets of Hong Kong in July, falling short of the government’s target by about 50 per cent, despite the positive responses received during the trial, according to an official. Commissioner for Transport Angela Lee Chung-yan said on Friday that the Transport Department would grant official licences to five
About 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents will receive coupons in July and October, enabling them to purchase breakfast or afternoon tea for HK$15 (US$2) as part of a government-funded initiative. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han announced on Friday that participants would receive six coupons next month, which can be used to buy
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