A routine school day turned into a dangerous emergency yesterday when a self-heating hotpot malfunctioned at St. Paul’s Co-educational College, sending a dozen students to the hospital with burns and blast-related injuries. The incident, which occurred around 3 PM on May 13, has reignited concerns over the safety of these increasingly popular “lazy hotpot”…
Hong Kong’s favourite drugstore chain is rolling out a rare flash sale that has savvy shoppers reaching for their wallets. Watsons has announced a surprise “Big Discount Day” on Saturday, 16 May 2026, offering all MoneyBack (易賞錢) members an unprecedented 12% off across the entire store with no minimum spend required. The promotion extends…
Hong Kong’s leading health and beauty retailer launches a rare one-day-only, no-strings-attached discount alongside additional coupon bundles and credit card rebates. Hong Kong, May 2026 — Watsons has announced an aggressive promotional campaign that promises substantial savings for Hong Kong consumers. The retailer is offering a no-minimum-purchase 12% discount across all products on Saturday,…
Hong Kong shoppers, mark your calendars. Watsons has announced a rare, one-day “No-Threshold 88% Discount” event on Saturday, May 16, offering its MoneyBack members an automatic 12% off every item in-store and online—with no minimum purchase required. Alongside the across-the-board savings, the health-and-beauty retailer is distributing up to HK$110 in electronic coupons, and those…
Hong Kong’s cafe culture has evolved from a weekend pastime into a full-fledged lifestyle movement, with “cafe-hopping” now a staple of residents’ leisure routines. As the number of coffee shops across the city continues to multiply, couples, friend groups, and solo patrons alike are seeking out comfortable, photogenic spaces where they can linger over…
Hong Kong office workers and students looking to save money or eat healthier often pack their own lunches—but a new Consumer Council test of 15 thermal food containers reveals that price does not guarantee performance. The Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) tested 15 models of thermal food flasks and insulated lunch boxes from brands…
Hong Kong, April 2025 – With a growing number of office workers and students opting to bring homemade lunches to save money and eat healthier, the Hong Kong Consumer Council has released a comprehensive test of 15 thermal food flasks and insulated lunch boxes. The findings reveal a surprising disconnect between price and performance:…
The beloved Neapolitan pizzeria returns after a brief closure, bringing artisan pies, a larger dining room, and innovative menu items to Hong Kong Island. After months of anticipation, Little Napoli—the Michelin-recognized pizzeria that captured the hearts of Happy Valley diners since 2021—has officially reopened its doors on December 10 in a new Wan Chai…
Hong Kong’s biggest supermarket and personal care chains are locked in an unprecedented promotional battle that turns a routine household purchase into a treasure hunt. Starting in early May 2026, ParknShop, Wellcome, Mannings, Watsons, and HKTVmall have unleashed a wave of toothpastes offers where the freebies—ranging from air fryers and standing fans to branded…
Millions of Hong Kongers contend with persistent tracheal sensitivity—a condition marked by coughing, throat itchiness, and wheezing—as the city’s humid subtropical climate, dense population, and poor air quality create a perfect storm of irritants. Also known as allergic bronchitis or hyperreactive airways, this disorder occurs when the respiratory tract overreacts to triggers such as…