Man in Hong Kong Denies Harassment in $180,000 Lawsuit
A man in Hong Kong is denying allegations of harassment in a lawsuit filed by his former domestic helper. The Equal Opportunities Commission brought forward the HK$180,000 claim against retired tattoo artist Lam Yui-sang,...
Survey: Mainland-born Hongkongers Report Better Mood Than City-born Residents
The latest survey conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) revealed that the mood of Hongkongers born in mainland China is consistently better than those born in the city. The survey,...
Preparing for Disaster: Impact of Megaquake on Japan Travellers
Insurers are warning travelers to Japan to carefully review their policies as fears of a possible "megaquake" loom over the country. The recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kyushu has raised concerns about the potential for...
Guatemalan Vice Foreign Minister Visits Taiwan for Diplomatic Talks
Julio Eduardo Orozco PĂ©rez, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, is scheduled to visit Taiwan for diplomatic talks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced that Orozco's five-day visit will involve meetings...
Hope for Peace: Middle East Talks to Defuse Tensions in Iran and Gaza
Hope is rising that tensions in the Middle East can be diffused through diplomatic efforts. Recent events, such as the assassination of Palestinian Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the subsequent calls for...
Macau Leadership Election: October Vote with 400 Eligible Voters & Pre-Vetted Candidates
Around 400 establishment figures are expected to choose Macau's new leader on October 13. The candidates must be pre-vetted for their political stance and declare allegiance to Beijing and the Special Administrative Region. The...
Olympics Drive Sales Surge at Kwun Tong Mall
The recent Paris Olympics have brought about a surge in sales at the Kwun Tong mall, as crowds gathered to watch the games. According to Fung Wing-yan from Sun Hung Kai Properties' leasing department,...
China’s Involvement in MOFA Visa Policy Changes – The News Lens Int’l
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) recently accused China of pressuring countries to adopt the One-China policy, leading to six countries deciding to disallow visa-free entry for Taiwanese citizens. According to the National Audit...
Leveling Up Hong Kong Tourism: Attracting Quality Travelers
A high-end hotel in Beijing, The Opposite House, recently closed its doors after 16 years of operation, raising concerns about the challenges faced by luxury hotels in mainland China and Hong Kong. Despite the...
Ending ‘Low-Quality’ Subdivided Homes in Hong Kong within 3 Years: Pro-Gov’t Lawmakers
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) has proposed new measures to address the issue of "low-quality" sub-divided homes in the city. According to Vincent Cheng, a legislator for...