Opinion | Why tourism-hungry Hong Kong needs to get with the times, put inclusion front and centre and even become a diversity hub

Opinion | Why tourism-hungry Hong Kong needs to get with the times, put inclusion front and centre and even become a diversity hub

Presently, dining in the city remains a gastronomic journey, albeit marred by exorbitant prices and inconsistent service standards that do not always align with the food quality. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan recently addressed the grievances of local retailers and restaurants about residents crossing the border in pursuit of more affordable options. Above: Hongkongers … Read more

Opinion | Good wine in Hong Kong was hard to find in my early days there, but it has become a major hub. Now I live in the Wine Garden of England

Opinion | Good wine in Hong Kong was hard to find in my early days there, but it has become a major hub. Now I live in the Wine Garden of England

A glass of wine is, for me, one of life’s great pleasures. But when I first arrived in Hong Kong, in the 1990s, the selection on offer in local shops was limited. My local supermarket in Mui Wo stocked a few bottles of varying quality. Thankfully, a friend in the wine trade began delivering cases … Read more

India to be number 1 auto manufacturing hub in 5 yrs

India to be number 1 auto manufacturing hub in 5 yrs

India will become the number one automobile manufacturing hub in the world by 2029 and the country will be the third largest economy, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. The government’s focus going forward will be to build a world-class road network, move to alternative fuels and bring down logistics costs … Read more