King Kong

Beginning March 1, the mandatory mask-wearing rule will be lifted for all visitors traveling to Hong Kong.

Travelers will no longer be required to wear masks indoors and outdoors and can enjoy Hong Kong’s iconic and new experiences to the fullest. The announcement comes as the city prepares to host a line-up of large international events in the coming month, such as Clockenflap (March 3-5), Art Basel (March 23-25) and the Hong Kong Sevens (March 31 – April 2). Travelers from near and far are invited to dance and sing along to the performers at Clockenflap, cheer for their favorite teams and party with cool drinks at the celebrated Hong Kong Sevens; and meet with world-class gallerists at the Art Basel Hong Kong.

People no longer have to wear masks indoors or outdoors, although they may have to use them in 'high-risk' venues.

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police began searching a landfill on Tuesday (Feb 28) for evidence related to the grisly killing of model Abby Choi, whose dismembered ...

In 2013, a man killed his parents and their heads were later found in refrigerators. 21, according to a report filed later with the Hong Kong Police. Another woman who had been arrested for allegedly assisting other suspects in the case was released on bail pending further investigation, police said. Choi's family, dressed in black, gathered near the house where her body parts were found to pay respects. “The suspects threw away several bags of important evidence in the morning of Feb 22. Police had said earlier they were still looking for her hands and torso.

The city's leader hails a "return to normalcy" after one of the world's longest-running Covid rules.

The Japanese government has said it will ease mask-wearing guidelines on 13 March, recommending masks only on trains and buses during rush hour, or where public transportation is particularly congested. Masks are still worn in some parts of Asia. "With the removal of the mandate, Hong Kong will return to normalcy," Mr Lee said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong police revealed key details about the grisly murder of socialite and influencer Abby Choi on Sunday, days after she was reported missing on Feb.

The city is trying to rebuild its reputation as a global financial hub. Overhauling its real estate taxes would be a good start.

HONG KONG/TOKYO -- The Hong Kong dollar's peg is once again facing trial by fire as the currency scrapes the bottom of the allowable limit amid mounti.

Whenever the currency touches either of the two bounds, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the de facto central bank, moves to intervene. The Hong Kong dollar moves within a tight band spanning 7.75 and 7.85 against the U.S. HONG KONG/TOKYO -- The Hong Kong dollar's peg is once again facing trial by fire as the currency scrapes the bottom of the allowable limit amid mounting pressure from currency traders exploiting an interest rate gap and economic headwinds.

Ms Choi, a well-known model and influencer, has appeared in Elle, Vogue, as well as Harper's Bazaar.

Police believe the influencer was attacked in a car and was unconscious when she was taken to the house. Her last social media post was on February 19, featuring a photoshoot she had done with the fashion magazine L'Officiel Monaco. All four appeared in court on Monday and were denied bail, with the next hearing set to take place on May 8. The home also had an electric saw, a meat slicer, and some clothing, according to the authorities. There was a lot of fat solidified in the form of jelly a the top, and there were a lot of scraps of soup. About the head – it is a skull actually, with no skin or meat on it.

Tickets for the campaign, called 'World of Winners' will be distributed by a few airlines namely, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, Greater Bay ...

All tickets are round-trip tickets to and from Hong Kong. The tickets giveaway campaign will be rolled out in phases. Apart from the 500,000 free tickets for overseas travellers, around 80,000 tickets will be distributed to Hong Kong residents. You could participate in the lottery on the Hong Kong Airport website or register on the website of any of the participating airlines. Greater Bay Airlines stated that it will give out the tickets starting May onwards and were yet to release the details. Hong Kong is offering 500,000 free flight tickets to visitors to the region.

Flagship carrier Cathay Pacific appears to exhaust initial allocation, 17400 tickets, for tourists from Thailand in just 45 minutes.

Pro-democracy protest song Glory to Hong Kong has been played at a sporting event in Bosnia and Herzegovina instead of the city's official national anthem, ...

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Latest blunder takes place at 2023 Ice Hockey Championship in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding to a string of similar events in recent ...