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Hong Kong issues 1st black rainstorm warning of year
Xinhua News Agency
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HONG KONG, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Observatory issued on Tuesday morning its first black rainstorm warning signal of the year, which remains in effect as of the time of this report. The black rainstorm warning signal indicates that...
Hong Kong Airlines launching direct flights to Lijiang
Asian Aviation
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July 29, 2025
Hong Kong Airlines will launch service between Hong Kong and Lijiang three times weekly from 8 September 2025. As the sole local carrier operating this route, the airline will provide travellers with a convenient, direct link to explore this...
Hong Kong retail gets mainland makeover as Chinese brands move in
KrASIA
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July 29, 2025
The Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong was buzzing on a Friday evening in mid-June, yet not a single customer ventured into Prince Beef Brisket and Offal Noodles in the heart of one of the city’s top tourism and shopping spots. Just next door,...
Canada has issued tsunami travel warnings for 38 countries after a massive Pacific earthquake
Narcity
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July 30, 2025
Canadians heading to dozens of destinations across the Pacific Rim are now being warned to take extra precautions — or reconsider their travel plans altogether — after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday night....
Why Tottenham are wearing a different kit vs Arsenal in pre-season tour North London Derby
Football London
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July 31, 2025
Hong Kong will play host to the first North London Derby to be played outside of the UK. Fierce rivals Arsenal and Tottenham lock horns at the Kai Tak Stadium as part of the two teams' pre-season preparations for the 2025/26 Premier League season....
Hong Kong Throws City-Wide First Birthday Party for its Much-Loved Panda Twins
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 28, 2025
Twin Influencers from Around the World send Birthday Wishes, LABUBU x Panda Twins Lucky Draw Sparks Joy and Tourist Spots get a Panda Makeover Hong Kong (NewsVoir) Celebrations will break out across Hong Kong on 15 August as the city marks the...
Air Canada Applauded By Canadians For Replacing Dipping U.S. Travel With An Unexpected Market
The Travel
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July 30, 2025
The major Canadian commercial airlines have reacted differently to the recent decline in U.S. travel. WestJet announced a slew of cancellations, axing New York, Orlando, Austin and Seattle routes. On the contrary, Porter Airlines has surprised...
Hong Kong’s Giant Panda Twins Get the Labubu Treatment for First Birthday Extravaganza
WWD - New York
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July 28, 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has partnered with artist and author Kasing Lung, creator of Labubu, and Ocean Park Hong Kong to launch a limited-edition Labubu x Panda Twins birthday collectible. This figure marks the first birthday of Hong Kong’s...
Atlys rolls out Visa for Re 1 for Indians travelling to over 15 countries; conditions applied
Financial Express
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Indians travelling to popular destinations like the UAE, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong, Georgia, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Kenya, and Taiwan, among others, now have the option to apply for visas for just Rs 1. In a...
Heavy downpour cascades down hillside during Hong Kong’s first Black Rainstorm of the year
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 29, 2025
Heavy rainfall on Monday morning cascaded down the hillside, creating multiple waterfalls that flooded pedestrian walkways and roads during Hong Kong’s first Black Rainstorm of the year. Screenshots from a video show a waterfall cascading down Yiu...
Host more international events to boost Sibu’s sports tourism, says Bukit Assek rep
Borneo Post
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July 30, 2025
Moh (left) hands over a souvenir to Chieng. SIBU (July 30): More international events should be held here to promote sports tourism in Sibu, said Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng. He said sports not only brings people together but can help...
Business News | Hong Kong Throws City-Wide First Birthday Party for Its Much-Loved Panda Twins
Latestly
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July 29, 2025
NewsVoir Hong Kong, July 29: Celebrations will break out across Hong Kong on 15 August as the city marks the first birthday of the city's much-loved giant panda twins --big sister Jia Jia and little brother De De. The Culture, Sports and Tourism...
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The Points Guy
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July 30, 2025
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General : Hong Kong Goes Wild For Panda Twins’ First Birthday Bash
Bernama
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July 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong is set to mark the first birthday of its beloved panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, with a citywide celebration featuring themed attractions, exclusive collectibles, and entertainment events throughout...
The first Black Rainstorm of the year pelts Hong Kong, with rain expected until next week
Time Out
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Hong Kong woke up this morning on July 29 to find dark skies and extremely rainy weather. After rainfall steadily worsened, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal at 9.10am, which later got lowered to the Red...
Hong Kong International Airport launches arts and culture festival with exhibitions and live performances
International Airport Review
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July 28, 2025
HKIA’s Arts and Culture Festival 2025 showcases local talent through exhibitions, live music, dance, and interactive art experiences. The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Arts and Culture Festival 2025 officially began today, with the...
HK actor Raymond Lam and family kick off their summer vacation in Singapore
The Straits Times
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July 30, 2025
SINGAPORE – Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam was recently in Singapore to kick off his family’s summer vacation. The 45-year-old is married to Chinese model Carina Zhang, 34, and they have a daughter, Luna, who turns five in September. Zhang posted...
Hong Kong International Airport launches tender for catering concessions in Terminal 2
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 28, 2025
HONG KONG, CHINA. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is inviting food & beverage retailers to bid for a 400-seat dining venue in Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2. The concession comprises multiple units, each ranging from approximately...
He dropped out of law school in Rome, moved to Hong Kong, and set up an Italian-inspired bar. Now, it's been crowned the best bar in Asia.
Business Insider
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July 29, 2025
Lorenzo Antinori, the 37-year-old founder of the world's second-best bar, hardly ever drinks. The Italian founded Bar Leone in Hong Kong in 2019. Just five years later, in 2024, The World's 50 Best Restaurants ranked it the second-best bar in the...
Hong Kong leader vows to make city 'preferred destination' after 12% surge in tourists
Bangkok Post
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July 28, 2025
PUBLISHED : 28 Jul 2025 at 12:37 Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged to adopt innovative thinking to make the city a "preferred travel destination", following a 12% increase in tourist arrivals during the first half of the year. Latest...