Every Sunday, Hong Kong’s streets transform into ‘Little Manila’

Come Sunday, the glass-and-steel austerity of Hong Kong loosens its collar. Along the city’s sidewalks and plazas, a quiet transformation takes place: folding chairs appear where bankers stood; the scent of adobo and pancit mingles with the sea breeze; and voices — bright, unhurried, unbossed — rise above the drone of traffic. This is “Little […]


Tracks of time: Hong Kong’s trams survived, Manila’s didn’t

Hong Kong’s century-old tram system remains a beloved, affordable way to traverse the city, while Manila’s once-thriving tranvía exists only in history books.  More than 160 double-decker trams operate along a 13-kilometer (8-mile) track on Hong Kong Island, stretching from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan. Rides cost just HK$3 (P22.15) for adults, with six […]


Lasallian mission in Hong Kong celebrates 150 years of education

The Hong Kong Lasallian Family is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Lasallian Mission in Hong Kong throughout 2025, honoring its legacy of education and service. Under the theme “150 Years of Touching Hearts, Teaching Minds, and Transforming Lives,” the yearlong commemoration bridges the past and present, reaffirming the mission’s dedication to educating young people, […]


Hong Kong fintech, logistics event in Manila highlights growing trade ties

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) hosted a business seminar and luncheon in Manila on February 14, spotlighting the role of fintech and logistics in strengthening economic ties between Hong Kong and the Philippines. The event, titled “Building a Stronger Future: The Synergistic Power of Fintech and Logistics,” also celebrated […]