At least 10 people, nine women and one man, sustained minor injuries when a Citybus 952P crashed into a barrier on the Kowloon-bound carriageway of Tuen Mun Road near Sham Tseng, shattering its windscreen and windows.
The Fifa Museum is set to open in Hong Kong on May 28, with World Cup winner Marco Materazzi confirmed among the football legends attending. Other players and Fifa officials are also expected at the opening in Times Square.
Shoppers in Hong Kong are reselling new watches from Swiss brands Swatch and Audemars Piguet for up to seven times their retail price, with listings appearing on Carousell within hours of purchase.
Shoppers queue days early in Hong Kong for the 'Royal Pop' pocket watch launch, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, priced at HK$2,940-HK$3,150.
A Hong Kong sushi restaurant has apologised after a customer spotted a threadlike parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi, triggering widespread food safety concerns across social media. Popular Japanese chain Gatten Sushi, which debuted in the city in September 2024, issued an apology on social media on Tuesday after footage of the incident at its Causeway Bay branch went viral. The video, shared by a diner on Threads, shows a thin, white parasite emerging from a piece of golden eye snapper...
Mother’s Day business at many traditional Chinese banquet restaurants in Hong Kong has been weaker than last year, with diners increasingly opting for lunch and afternoon tea celebrations or non-traditional meals such as hotpot, industry representatives have said. Busy areas such as Causeway Bay were bustling with families on Sunday, as residents flocked to restaurants and shopping malls to celebrate, some carrying flowers and cards. “I did not want to do a very big dinner this year because...
An Australian lawyer has been fined HK$3,000 (US$383) by a Hong Kong court after he admitted to fleeing a restaurant and a massage parlour without paying bills totalling about HK$1,200. Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, 50, pleaded guilty at Eastern Court on Thursday to three charges, including two counts of making off without payment. In the first case, he failed to pay for a HK$639 meal at a Times Square Chinese restaurant in Causeway Bay on March 23. Two days later, he failed to pay a HK$586 bill...
Hong Kong police have arrested a 60-year-old unemployed man following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a Hang Seng Bank branch in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon. The suspect allegedly attempted to steal HK$100,000 (US$12,760) while carrying two 30cm knives. He handed over a note demanding money to a staff member on the second floor, but she triggered the alarm, prompting his escape. Police later intercepted him at the junction of Yee Wo Street and Jardine's Bazaar, recovering two knives including a cleaver from his bag.
Hong Kong police arrested a man in Causeway Bay on Thursday after he allegedly attempted to rob a Hang Seng Bank branch using a note and a knife. The suspect fled the scene but was intercepted by officers nearby shortly after.
Hongkongers like 45-year-old engineer Dominique Li are increasingly choosing Shenzhen for short breaks, attracted by new attractions like Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, budget-friendly options, and diverse experiences. Experts warn Hong Kong must leverage its international status and unique events to compete or risk losing tourism ground to the mainland city.
