In a surprising turn of events, a Hong Kong-based insurance broker, Calvin Lo, attempted to pad his resume in an audacious bid to be included on the Forbes Billionaires list. Lo made extravagant claims of being a stakeholder in a Formula 1 racing team, possessing a $250 million Champagne collection, and owning a luxurious five-star …
Private apartments are seen against the backdrop of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the Singapore Flyer observatory wheel in Singapore on March 23, 2022. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Rents in prime residential areas experienced significant increases in Singapore, Lisbon, and Berlin during the first half of the year, according to a …
Andrew Chiu, an advocate for democracy and a district councilor in Hong Kong, found himself in a horrifying situation in November 2019. He bravely tried to intervene when a knife-wielding attacker targeted protesters, but unfortunately, the assailant managed to break free and attacked Chiu. The attacker bit off Chiu’s left ear, leaving him injured and …
Canada Makes It Easier for Hong Kongers to Obtain Permanent Residency In a recent announcement, the Canadian government revealed that Hong Kongers with recent work experience in Canada will now have a simplified pathway to becoming permanent residents (PRs), without the need for proof of education. “Our government acknowledges that true talent and valuable expertise …
Hong Kong activist Elmer Yuen maintains a positive outlook despite being targeted for arrest by the region’s authorities. Yuen, a venture capitalist residing in Los Angeles, confidently expressed that he does not feel threatened. He even went as far as to say that Chinese President Xi Jinping is more afraid than he is. Along with …
When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour arrives in Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio expressed his determination to be there, regardless of whether or not he has a ticket. According to Ignacio, Taylor Swift has a massive fan base in Asia, making it highly unlikely to secure a ticket. However, that doesn’t deter him from making travel …
Hong Kong’s leader stated on Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists living in the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia will be relentlessly pursued for life for alleged national security offenses. Despite criticism that this move sets a dangerous precedent, Chief Executive John Lee expressed his support for the police’s efforts to apprehend the activists. Lee …
Hong Kong-born singer CoCo Lee, who achieved global fame after a successful career in Asia, sadly passed away at the age of 48. CoCo had been battling depression for several years, and her condition worsened significantly over the past few months, according to a statement from her sisters Carol and Nancy Lee on Instagram. On …
HONG KONG (AP) — Coco Lee, a talented singer and songwriter from Hong Kong, tragically passed away at the age of 48, as confirmed by her siblings. In a heartfelt statement posted on Facebook and Instagram, Lee’s elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee revealed that Coco had been battling depression for several years, and her …
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, announced on Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists living in the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses. Despite criticism of the move as setting a dangerous precedent, Lee expressed his support for the police’s efforts to seek the arrests of …