With hotels 97pc full despite near doubling of rooms since 2009 and Airbnb taking 30,000 bookings, enterprising locals are asking as much as HK$18,000 a night for use of their homes
William Mesny's exploits in 19th-century China are the stuff of legend and make for a thrilling book, David Leffman’s The Mercenary Mandarin
For a long time ‘China England Street’, which runs along the boundary between Hong Kong and China, was the only part of the city individual Chinese could visit, and shops did a roaring trade
Don’t worry - children can still be making progress in their literacy even if they are declared to be ‘below year-level expectations’
Alessandro Michele’s 1970s-inspired mash-up of florals and frills, quirky hats and heritage pieces seemed to capture zeitgeist and fired up social media
Endless kids’ activities, a ship so big it’s like a floating land mass, no luggage weight limits – and wait till you step ashore in Okinawa, with its sparkling seas, temples and snakeskin guitar bands
Tourists and locals a source of sustenance for many former soldiers who lost limbs fighting rebels; Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD, now in power, will focus on political prisoners, not ex-servicemen
As a barometer of a society’s inclusivity and as the crucible where modern dance music was forged, the gay nightclub has a huge significance, and not just for its patrons
A robust appetite for cuts like pig feet, ears and snouts in the world’s biggest pork-consuming nation is fueling a rally for hogs in Chicago.
Economist Intelligence Unit report commissioned by newly launched Yidan Prize Foundation stresses need to integrate technology in classrooms, and prioritise vocational training and adaptability
Our extensive gift guide covers many styles of paterfamilias, so there’s something for every papa
Freeing captured animals is a ritual that some Buddhists believe to be good for their karma. However, the effects on the animals and our biodiversity are far from beneficial
About 1,100 blood donors a day are needed to keep hospital stocks up, but the city only gets 800-900. Kylie Knott heads to the donor clinic to talk to some local heroes and find out who can and can’t give blood
Once Apple Pay was the way to go but now messaging apps are emerging as the payment method of choice for both consumers and retailers
Tsat Tsz Mui means Seven Sisters. But who were these sisters? Read on for a tale of chastity, group suicide and mysterious boulders
The legally working refugee, who would prefer not to reveal his identity for reasons of personal security, tells Polly McGovern why Hong Kong's asylum seekers need jobs.
Wanting to get back his physical edge, but determined to avoid gyms, Anthony Root signed up for outdoor training classes – and quickly changed his view of yoga as mild exercise for the lazy
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