Superstar Jacky Cheung gets lesson in humility from guard

NOT everyone recognises Hong Kong superstar Jacky Cheung (pic), as the singer recounts being denied entry to his own concert in Macau, reported China Press. A security guard stopped the 63-year-old when he tried to enter the Galaxy Arena venue in Macau last week and demanded Cheung show identification indicating that he was a performer. Stunned, the...

HK singer Eason Chan’s daughter joining entertainment industry

Hong Kong star Eason Chan’s daughter Constance is following in his footsteps and becoming a singer. Warner Music Hong Kong announced in a press statement on June 23 that Constance Chan has officially joined the music company and will be releasing her first English-language song, Doll. The 20-year-old changed her Instagram account setting from “private” to “public” and...

HK martial arts director Tong Gai, husband of ex-TVB star Suet Nay, dies at 88 after falling from building

Hong Kong martial arts director Tong Gai, the husband of former TVB star Suet Nay, has passed away. He was 88. According to Hong Kong news outlet HK01, Tong died on Monday (June 23) after falling from a building on Austin Road, located between Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan. Sources alleged that Tong had been struggling with depression...

HK actress Tavia Yeung attends Raymond Lam’s concert, then takes bus to hotpot supper

Hong Kong actor-singer Raymond Lam is one lucky guy. Not only did he have a lineup of guest performers – including former co-star Linda Chung –  at his concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, he also drew a crowd of celebrity friends to support him in the audience. On one of the seven nights of his concert series,...

HK actor Joel Chan spotted at nightclub in KL after filming in Malaysia

Hong Kong actor Joel Chan was recently in Malaysia for work, and he made sure to enjoy every moment while he was here. Local Chinese media outlets recently reported that the 48-year-old was seen at a buzzing nightclub in Kuala Lumpur, turning heads in a stylish short-sleeved leopard print shirt. A video clip posted on Xiaohongshu (Red...

Asian markets stagger into weekend as trade rally runs out of legs

HONG KONG: Markets limped into the weekend as investors consolidated gains fed by the China-US trade war hiatus, having enjoyed one of their best weeks since Donald Trump unloaded his "Liberation Day" tariff bazooka last month. The dollar edged down after data showed US wholesale prices rose less than expected last month and retail sales were...

Hong Kong’s top developer sells out homes in hours as rates fall

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s biggest property developer Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd sold out the first batch of homes for a new project within hours, as the lowest mortgage rates in more than two years lured buyers. Sun Hung Kai sold all 160 units in the 1B phase of Sierra Sea, a residential development in the...

11 Celebrities, Including Boy Group Members And Actors, Detained In Military Service Dodging Investigation

A previously arrested celebrity has also been charged with attempted murder. An ongoing investigation into suspected conscription dodging has gained international attention. So far, the high-profile case has led to an attempted murder charge, raids, and arrests. Darren Wang In Taiwan, the age of conscription is 18. Men are required to serve in the military for one year...

Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau selling HK$35mil wine collection

HONG KONG: Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau is selling another wine collection with an estimated value exceeding HK$35 million ($5.8 million) in an auction by Christie’s next week. Lau is offering more than 200 lots of fine wine, including rarities from revered producer Henri Jayer, vintages from Petrus and selections from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, as...

Asian markets struggle as trade war hits China factory activity

HONG KONG: Stocks started limply Wednesday (April 30) as investors struggled to match Wall Street's rally, with data showing Chinese factory activity contracted this month at its fastest pace for nearly two years as Donald Trump's trade war kicked in. While markets have recovered some of the losses suffered after the US president's "Liberation Day" tariffs...