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Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

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...

Macao's former top judge is chosen as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

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...

A new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing arrives in Hong Kong

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...