Hong Kong
Hong Xing Chinese Restaurant closes final MOKO Mong Kok store due to high rent
Hong Xing Chinese Restaurant, also known as Hong Xing Seafood Restaurant, closed its final branch at MOKO in Mong Kok on July 2. Citing high rent and weak consumer demand, the closure affects approximately 50 workers. Labor unions are assisting staff with unpaid wages, annual leave, and severance concerns
Figma files for IPO, plans listing on NYSE under ticker FIG
Figma, a cloud-based collaborative web design platform, has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "FIG." The company, last valued at $12.5 billion, aims to expand through acquisitions. Backed by rising revenue and enterprise clients, Figma eyes growth as a public company
Educators use hip hop to teach leadership and social justice in the classroom
Hip hop is increasingly being used as an educational tool to teach leadership and social justice. Artists and educators like Dee-1 and Paul Willis integrate hip hop culture into their curricula, encouraging students to engage critically with social issues while avoiding themes like violence, misogyny, and drug glorification
Can Singapore’s stock exchange compete with Hong Kong’s IPO market?
Despite significant IPO momentum in Hong Kong, Singapore’s stock exchange is taking steps to increase its appeal. Recent listings such as IFBH and Mirxes underscore Hong Kong’s lead in market liquidity and valuation. However, incentives, regulatory reforms, and a deepening investor base could support Singapore’s long-term IPO market competitiveness
Hong Kong’s last active pro-democracy party, League of Social Democrats, disbands amid intense political pressure
Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy party, the League of Social Democrats (LSD), disbanded on June 29, 2025, due to immense political pressure and safety concerns. This marks a significant decline in Hong Kong's political landscape following Beijing's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests and the 2020 national security law.
Hong Kong Palace Museum to exhibit Egyptian relics in landmark cultural collaboration
The Hong Kong Palace Museum will host the city’s largest-ever exhibition of Egyptian antiquities beginning November 20. Featuring 250 relics, including feline mummies and a statue of Tutankhamen, the exhibition marks a broader cultural partnership between Egypt and Hong Kong, with future collaborations and expanded displays currently under discussion
Enzo Fernández’s Chelsea salary secured as club earns £9.6m from Club World Cup victory over Benfica
Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time to reach the Club World Cup quarterfinals, on June 29,securing an additional £9.6 million in prize money. The financial boost supports player wages, including Enzo Fernández’s salary, as the club continues balancing on-field performance with off-field financial obligations amid a demanding campaign
João Félix transfer news: Benfica eye return of Chelsea forward after loan spell at AC Milan amid Chelsea win over Benfica
Benfica are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea forward João Félix following an unproductive loan at AC Milan. With limited impact at Stamford Bridge and a contract running until 2030, Chelsea may be open to negotiations. The Portuguese club sees a return as a chance to revive the 25-year-old's career
Tsing Lung Bridge aims for 2033 opening as Hong Kong expands Route 11 infrastructure
The Hong Kong Highways Department targets a 2033 or earlier opening for the Tsing Lung Bridge, a key segment of Route 11. Connecting Tsing Lung Tung and North Lantau Island, the 1.3-kilometer bridge will be Hong Kong’s first two-way, four-lane crossing, supporting connectivity between the Northern and Victoria Harbour Metropolitan Areas
FWD Group launches US$512 million Hong Kong IPO, targeting HK$48.3 billion valuation
FWD Group, a pan-Asian insurer founded by Richard Li, is seeking to raise US$512 million in a Hong Kong IPO. The deal values the company at HK$48.3 billion. Proceeds will support growth and reduce debt. FWD joins a surge of jumbo IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2025
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Celtics trade Jrue Holiday to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, draft picks amid cap-saving moves
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Hong Kong plans to sell artificial island in Lautau waters, Finance Secretary raises red flag
Hong Kong Fin Secy denies budget deficits and adopts cautious stance on selling Lautau and Northern Metropolis islands, as the government urges for immediate selling of an artificial island at Lautau waters.. The project created in compliance with Beijing’s Greater Bay Area scheme to increase the economy of Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong
Trump’s strike on Iran raises strategic, political risks ahead of retaliation
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Jiang Jiamin opens up about TVB exit, past scandal, and career comeback
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Olympian Camille Cheng named IOC mental health ambassador, plans Hong Kong advocacy
Hong Kong Olympian Camille Cheng has been appointed as one of the International Olympic Committee’s first mental health ambassadors. A co-founder of mental health charity Mind the Waves, Cheng aims to adapt the IOC's initiatives to Hong Kong, following her participation in a mental health consensus meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland
