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In its latest market investigation, the Hong Kong Consumer Council has sounded the alarm on “shrinkflation,” a retail tactic where product volumes decrease while prices remain steady or even increase. The study, featured in the 576th issue of Choice magazine, scrutinized 62 supermarket items over a three-and-a-half-year period, revealing that over 90% of the…
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Local fast-food giant Fairwood has announced a significant upgrade to its long-standing “Joyous Care Card” program, offering enhanced financial relief to Hong Kong’s silver-haired community. Effective immediately, eligible seniors can enjoy a HK$6 discount on every transaction across all time slots, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. This move doubles the previous HK$3…
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From the iconic comedic tropes in Stephen Chow’s The God of Cookery to the awkward social Taboo of witnessing someone “gold digging” at a restaurant, nose picking is a universal human behavior that often disgusts onlookers. Despite the social stigma, medical data suggests it is a nearly universal habit. Taiwanese physician Dr. Huang Xuan…
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The viral dessert sensation that has taken South Korea’s social media by storm has officially landed in Hong Kong. The “Dubai Chocolate Mochi,” a decadent fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and East Asian textures, is currently the city’s most sought-after treat. Combining rich pistachio paste and crunchy Kataifi shreds within a chewy marshmallow-like mochi…
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A tragic medical case involving a woman in her 30s has highlighted the potentially lethal consequences of dismissing common cold sores as minor skin irritations. The patient, a restaurant owner from Shaanxi province, passed away from herpes simplex encephalitis after mistaking early viral symptoms for routine exhaustion and “internal heat”—a common cultural perception of…
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Fans of the iconic pink porker have a new reason to flock to Kowloon as Kingsley Café & Meal officially transforms its Mong Kok T.O.P. location into Hong Kong’s debut “LuLu’s Grocery Journey” theme cafe. Running from February 21 through April 20, 2026, this immersive pop-up experience casts the beloved character in the dual…
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In a surprising announcement that has captured the attention of budget-conscious shoppers across Hong Kong, Kai Bo Food Supermarket has launched a massive flash sale to kick off 2026. From February 26 through March 7, the retail chain is offering a flat 20% discount on nearly its entire inventory. This rare initiative, lasting only…
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Dessert enthusiasts in Hong Kong have a reason to celebrate this March as Häagen-Dazs kicks off its “March Mega Rewards” campaign. Starting March 1, the premium ice cream brand is rolling out four consecutive weeks of significant discounts, including its highly anticipated buy-one-get-one-free offers and deep price cuts on family-sized packs and specialty gift…
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Fast-food giant McDonald’s Hong Kong has announced the return of its highly anticipated “Value Upon Value” flash promotion, effective from February 27, 2026. This seasonal campaign brings back the iconic Shake Shake Fries and Yuzu Soda “Jumbo Combo,” alongside a series of significant price reductions on signature Extra Value Meals and specialized four-course sets.…
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As Hong Kong enters the heart of winter, the combination of plummeting temperatures and plummeting humidity creates a challenging environment for the human body. During this season, the prevalence of respiratory ailments and dry skin conditions often surges. To combat these seasonal stressors, nutritionists and traditional practitioners emphasize the importance of “nourishing the yin”—a…