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Conflicts arise because Hong Kong parents try to control their children’s use of gadgets


Conflicts arise because Hong Kong parents try to control their children’s use of gadgets

According to a survey, Hong Kong parents are unable to control their children’s use of electronic devices, leading to hostile relationships, with nearly 30 percent of them resorting to insults and physical threats. Social worker Wu Yan-yan, deputy head of the Integrated Addiction Prevention and Treatment Center of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, said […]

Bubble tea shop founder’s Hong Kong food recommendations, from roast goose to fine dining


Bubble tea shop founder’s Hong Kong food recommendations, from roast goose to fine dining

Po Chen is the founder of vegan bubble tea brand Mother Pearl, launched in 2020. She spoke to Andrew Sun. When it comes to dining, I place a lot of importance on the environment and service. My husband always says I don’t care about the food, just the atmosphere. I admit that I like to […]

Hong Kong project developers are banking on Chinese demand and turning to the rental market


Hong Kong project developers are banking on Chinese demand and turning to the rental market

By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) – Some developers in Hong Kong are turning to the apartment rental and leasing market to weather a prolonged downturn in the property market and meet rising demand for rental housing from mainland Chinese professionals and students. The developers’ change of strategy is a rare move in a city […]

5 food and drink specials this weekend, August 30 – September 1, in Hong Kong


5 food and drink specials this weekend, August 30 – September 1, in Hong Kong

The festival offers Portuguese specialties such as grilled sardines on toast, bifana (marinated pork slice sandwiches), chocolate (Pork and paprika sausages) Piri Piri chicken and of course Pastel de Nata (custard tart). The event also features live music, wine tasting and souvenirs to take home. Tickets cost HK$80 (US$10) per person and are available at […]

Spanish retailer Mango snaps up top Hong Kong shop with 50 percent discount amid retail slump


Spanish retailer Mango snaps up top Hong Kong shop with 50 percent discount amid retail slump

Spanish fast-fashion brand Mango has signed a three-year lease for a new store in Central, Hong Kong’s main shopping district – at a price more than 50 percent below its peak price over a decade ago. The outlet will occupy 1,300 square metres across two floors in the Asia Standard Tower in Queen’s Road Central. […]

Hong Kong political veteran calls on the city to build special rental apartments for talent from all over the world


Hong Kong political veteran calls on the city to build special rental apartments for talent from all over the world

Hong Kong authorities should build rental housing for international talent to expand their choices and help them cope with high rents in the city, a political heavyweight has suggested. Tam Yiu-chung, who was formerly the city’s only representative in the country’s top legislative body, said on Tuesday that Hong Kong needs reforms to enhance its […]

Hong Kong political veteran calls on the city to build special rental apartments for talent from all over the world


Hong Kong political veteran calls on the city to build special rental apartments for talent from all over the world

Hong Kong authorities should build special rental apartments for international talent to expand their choices and help them cope with the city’s high rents, suggested a political veteran who once served as the only member of Beijing’s top legislative body in the city. Tam Yiu-chung said on Tuesday that the city needs reforms to improve […]

Real estate experts in Hong Kong support the abolition of the land sale mechanism in the past


Real estate experts in Hong Kong support the abolition of the land sale mechanism in the past

The current system requires the government to tender land every quarter based on market demand. Stewart Leung Chi-kin, chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, said later on Monday: “When the market is not running, it is not the right time to conduct land sales through the application mechanism.” “Developers may want […]

Lonely owl brings “luck” to seafood restaurants on an offshore island in Hong Kong


Lonely owl brings “luck” to seafood restaurants on an offshore island in Hong Kong

The reporter spotted the owl around 7 p.m. on both days, with the bird darting down from the northern woods to the shore and remaining in the area for about three hours each time. While it spent most of its time searching the water for food, the bird would occasionally cast a piercing glance at […]

Hong Kong home goods chains Pricerite and Tom Lee Music are closing stores


Hong Kong home goods chains Pricerite and Tom Lee Music are closing stores

Pricerite told The Post on Saturday that the company regularly reviews its store development strategy to improve the online and offline customer experience. “Consumer confidence is currently seriously affected by the weak economy. Combined with the new norm of Hong Kongers moving north to spend money and frequently traveling abroad, local retail sales have taken […]