Hong Kong boosts e-cigarette ban awareness in mainland China before ‘golden week’

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted more than 11,000 inspections and issued about 2,200 HK$3,000 (US$383) fixed penalty notices so far this year. Of these, 23 were related to the...

By Edith Lin

Nature escapes in Hong Kong: 5 islands to chill out with beaches, trails and village life

The islands offer everything from hiking and geology to fresh seafood and off-the-beaten-path creative spaces.

Ramen, nightlife and love: A Japanese entrepreneur’s 55 years in Hong Kong

Ippei-an Ramen & Bar, a Japanese restaurant that has been in operation for 42 years, is located in what people may say is one of Hong Kong’s worst locations. Energy Plaza, a commercial building in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is no longer a lively spot. Quite a number of restaurants have shut down over the […]

By Irene Chan