The largest shopping complex in Sha Tin, New Town Plaza, has transformed into a culinary powerhouse, drawing food lovers from across the city with a wave of international restaurant debuts. From Tokyo’s solo-hotpot trend to Chongqing’s fiery nine-grid pot, and from viral sourdough egg tarts to mochi-style doughnuts, the mall now offers over a…
Hong Kong, July 2026 – Starting this week, 7-Eleven stores across the city are rolling out two irresistible collectible lines: a Monchhichi fruit-themed lifestyle series priced from HK$59, and a set of Sanrio character umbrellas featuring Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty for HK$149 each. The new arrivals, part of the chain’s “今期7仔新嘢” promotion, hit…
Hong Kong budget-savvy shoppers and families stocking up on household essentials have a compelling reason to visit Mannings this week. From July 10 to July 16, 2026, the pharmacy chain has partnered with Darlie to launch a tooth-care promotion that delivers gift value far exceeding the cost of the toothpaste itself. Purchase four units…
Hong Kong’s Wellcome supermarket chain has teamed up with global licensing giant IPX to launch a limited-edition summer collection featuring the irresistibly cute LINE FRIENDS minini characters. The partnership, branded “LINE FRIENDS minini meets Meadows,” brings the beloved animated figures to everyday household essentials—from ice cream and bottled water to tissues, travel sets, and…
HONG KONG — Nespresso is kicking off summer with a major brand refresh, unveiling the ultra-slim Vertuo Up coffee machine, a star-studded global campaign fronted by pop sensation Dua Lipa, and a lineup of limited-time iced coffee blends. From July 2 to July 26, customers at Nespresso boutiques and online stores can snag exclusive…
Hong Kong’s popular Taiwanese tea chain Chicha Sanchen has announced a surprise 20% discount for 2026 DSE candidates across 18 locations from July 14 to 16. The flash promotion rewards exam takers with a simple social media follow. Flash Deal for Exam Warriors After months of intensive exam preparation, Hong Kong’s DSE candidates can…
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has uncovered startling truths about the city’s beloved meatballs: genetic tests on 60 samples from supermarkets, noodle shops, wet markets, and frozen food stores reveal widespread mislabeling, with some “beef balls” containing nearly 90% chicken and all tested lobster balls lacking any crustacean DNA. The investigation, published in the council’s…
HONG KONG — The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, has issued an urgent recall on June 30 for five pre-packaged dried fruit items sold across the city, after laboratory tests revealed significant discrepancies between declared and actual nutritional content. One product showed protein levels nearly half of…
Hong Kong home cooks, take note: AEON has launched a flash exchange promotion on premium German cookware brand Carl Schmidt Sohn, with discounts slashing prices by up to 80 percent. Running now through August 31 at all AEON and AEON STYLE locations, the offer lets shoppers snag multifunctional steam-bake air fryers, 1.8-litre health pots,…
A 30-year-old woman from Hangzhou narrowly escaped death after a routine post-lunch gym session triggered a life-threatening allergic reaction—despite having no prior history of seafood allergies. Pan (surname changed) had eaten a spicy shrimp hotpot for lunch before heading to the fitness center for a 30-minute run. Within hours, she was fighting for air…