Oct. 16, 2024 08:31 AM EDT
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut in liquor taxes on Wednesday, in a bid to revive the Asian financial hub's reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene.
After fulfilling Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown...
Oct. 13, 2024 20:34 PM EDT
MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China.
Almost the entire election committee stacked...
Sep. 26, 2024 22:06 PM EDT
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong welcomed a new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing on Thursday with a lavish ceremony, raising hopes for a boost to the city's tourism.
An An and Ke Ke are the third pair of giant pandas to be sent to the city from mainland China since the former...