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Published on 13:02 GMT

Hong Kong government recognizes Bitcoin and Ethereum as proof of assets for investment immigration applications

The Hong Kong government has approved the use of BTC and Ethereum for immigration applications. Travelers can use these coins as proof of assets required by authorities. The move comes after two successful cases where applicants from mainland China used …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Uncategorized
Published on 08:18 GMT

Hong Kong’s HK$2 JoyYou transport discount might need a tweak – but it has worthwhile benefits

Who knew that Hong Kong grows premium coffee beans? A hike last year up to Lai Chi Wo, a historic Hakka village in the northeastern New Territories, gave me the opportunity to try some. It’s not cheap at HK$78 a cup, and is best served with a sticky rice …

Source: Hong Kong Free Press - Center-left
Published on 09:21 GMT

Hong Kong String Orchestra Embarks on first Australia tour

Led by violinist Yao Jue, the Hong Kong String Orchestra performed at Canberra Theatre on Feb 5 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Violinist Yao Jue leads the Hong Kong String Orchestra with a performance in Canberra. XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY The orchestra is …

Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 08:08 GMT

Man shouts at woman over his reclined seat on Cathay Pacific flight from S'pore to Hong Kong: 'Can I adjust my seat or ...

A Cathay Pacific flight from Singapore to Hong Kong on Feb. 1 descended into chaos when a furious male passenger got angry and shouted at a female passenger behind him who requested that he adjusted his reclined seat. The exchange, which saw the man shout …

Source: Mothership - Neutral
Published on 08:18 GMT

GLOBALink | Hong Kong's short track speed skater goes all out for Asian Winter Games

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 11:11 GMT

Hong Kong cyclists benefit from ‘classroom’ time to beat China for Asian relay medal

Herve Dagorne said Hong Kong’s cyclists had benefited from “going back to school” over their winter Australian camp, after they claimed team time trial mixed relay bronze at the Asian Road Championships in Thailand. Vincent Lau Wan-yau, Mow Ching-yin, Ng …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on 11:14 GMT

Hong Kong labour unions, green group join forces to pressure McDonald’s

Hong Kong labour unions and a green group have joined hands to urge McDonald’s to respond to public appeals after the fast food chain sacked an artist known for taking on blue-collar jobs to champion workers’ rights. The Alliance for Our McDonald’s, formed …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on 13:27 GMT

Beijing and Hong Kong slam US call to free former media boss Jimmy Lai

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the city’s government have condemned Washington’s “erroneous remarks” calling for the unconditional release of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, who has been detained for 1,500 days. The US Bureau …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on 09:05 GMT

HICC Pet® Launches Pet Care Academy Of Magic At Pet Show Hong Kong 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) As a significant industry event, the Pet Show Hong Kong features numerous renowned pet food and supplies brands. HICC Pet provides exciting discounts and social media engagement activities and giveaways, welcoming pet lovers to join …

Source: MENAFN - Uncategorized
Published on 15:42 GMT

Hong Kong to open in-town check-in for Qantas Airways passengers

Travellers flying Australia’s Qantas Airways can check in for their flights and drop off their luggage at Hong Kong’s in-town counters starting next week, taking the number of airlines offering the service to three. Qantas passengers could use the service …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized