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Hong Kong give fans reasons to believe China win possible in loss to South Korea
South China Morning Post
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July 11, 2025
Hong Kong remained without a point and rooted to the bottom of the East Asian Championship after they lost 2-0 to South Korea in Seoul on Friday. But in a much more compact, disciplined and pragmatic display than they served up in losing 6-1 to...
Business News | 'Hong Kong Summer Viva': Calling All Fans to Dive into Festivals, Games and Parties - Only in Hong Kong!
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
NewsVoir Hong Kong, July 11: This summer, Hong Kong invites the world to experience "Hong Kong Summer Viva," a season-long celebration of everything we love about summer, with exclusive experiences, parties and adventures for every type of fan....
Trump’s new tariffs, cannon barrel sparks Hong Kong bomb scare: 7 highlights
South China Morning Post
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July 11, 2025
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please...
Reimagining talent management: Snippets from Transform Talent Hong Kong 2025
Human Resources Online
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From skills, learning, mobility, engagement, to leadership, this one-day conference aims to equip the HR community with practical tools and insightful ideas for preparing for the future of HR. Event report by Tracy Chan. Employee expectations and...
‘Better safe than sorry’, Hong Kong’s No 2 official says over school suspension
South China Morning Post
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July 11, 2025
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has responded to parents’ concerns about the suspension of day schools on Friday despite the fine weather, saying it was a difficult decision due to the low predictability of rainstorms and a wish by authorities to be...
Summer in Pattaya can be Viva too — Hong Kong is showing how it’s done
Pattaya Mail
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July 11, 2025
It’s Time for Serious Tourism Policy — Experts say Pattaya needs more than reputation to compete. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – As Hong Kong rolls out its ambitious “Hong Kong Summer Viva” campaign — a season-long celebration...
China remains top market as Palau sees growth in May tourist arrivals; summer travel deals offered to Hong Kong, Macau
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau recorded 4,752 visitor arrivals in May 2025, a 6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Palau Visitors Authority. However, the total reflects a 12% decline from April’s 5,426...
Feng shui woodlands have protected Hong Kong; it’s our turn to care for these long-neglected, forgotten forests
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 10, 2025
By Kit Lee and Michael Boyle Amidst the villages and valleys of Hong Kong, tiny pockets of ancient forest lie scattered across the landscape. These forgotten forests absorb carbon from the air, give shelter to rare plants and animals, and provide...
Sports events drive surge in travel bookings to Singapore, reports Trip.com
TTG Asia
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July 11, 2025
Trip.com has observed a sharp rise in inbound travel bookings to Singapore for the July-August period, driven by international sports fans attending two major events: the World Aquatics Championships 2025 and the Singapore Festival of Football...
HK Express and Joguman join forces to embrace travel individuality
Marketing-Interactive
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HK Express has partnered with Korean dinosaur character Joguman, which embodies bringing small moments of fun and happiness to life, to celebrate individuality and diversity of travel experiences. In a conversation with MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, a...
L’Oréal Denies Claims Of Hong Kong Office Closure, Layoffs
WWD - New York
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July 10, 2025
After news began circulating earlier this week that L’Oréal is considering merging its Hong Kong office with its Mainland China operations, which would result in the layoff of over 200 employees, the French beauty company issued a statement...
Adverse weather is now affecting Hong Kong, all schools to be suspended on 11 July 2025
Human Resources Online
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閱讀中文版本 The Labour Department has reminded employers to make prior work arrangements for employees during and after rainstorm warnings as early as possible. Affected by the heavy rain and squally thunderstorms brought by the remnants of Tropical...
Column: Hong Kong offers tourists everything from horse racing to egg tarts
Richmond News
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July 9, 2025
Food and activity recommendations for first-time visitors travelling to Hong Kong. I recently visited Hong Kong, which I do about once a year. Hong Kong tourism has not recovered post-COVID-19, but there is still so much to see in the city, and I...
World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...
Gary Ades speaks on animal conservation and ecology in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
I WAS BORN in 1961. I’m the middle one. Our family base was in Salisbury (in southern England) during some of my primary years. I travelled around with my father, who was in the armed forces. His name was Jim Ades. So much of my childhood was...
Hong Kong – SCST continues visit to France (with photos)
Web NewsWire
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July 9, 2025
SCST continues visit to France (with photos) ******************************************** The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, continued her visit to Bordeaux, France, in the company of the Chairman of the Hong Kong...
Hong Kong – Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao hold “open to inclusive, progress together” joint press conference for NG, NGD and NSOG in Guangzhou...
Web NewsWire
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July 9, 2025
Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao hold “open to inclusive, progress together” joint press conference for NG, NGD and NSOG in Guangzhou (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The...
Quicker immigration clearance system at revamped checkpoint will not send data to China, Hong Kong security chief says
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 9, 2025
A quicker immigration clearance system that will be deployed at a revamped land crossing between Hong Kong and China will not send residents’ data to mainland authorities, the city’s security chief has said. Looking out towards Shenzhen from the...