Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of Hong Kong expressed gratitude to the central authorities for their support in revitalising the local tourism industry. He announced plans to resume multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents and expand the "one-trip-per-week" visa scheme to cover more mainland cities. These measures are aimed at boosting visitor arrivals and reviving Hong Kong's tourism industry in the midst of a sluggish economy. Lee also promised to coordinate the implementation of these measures and inject new momentum into industries such as tourism, catering, and retail.
As the AFC Cup action heats up, Hong Kong's Eastern SC prepares to take on Australia's Sydney FC at the Mong Kok Stadium. Currently leading the Hong Kong Premier League, Eastern SC will look to bounce back from their struggles in the AFC Cup, while Sydney FC aims to maintain their second place standing in Group E. With each team vying for success both domestically and in the continental tournament, this matchup is sure to provide an intense and thrilling display of football.
Fans clamored for the chance to see Coldplay live as the band's Infinity Ticket sale for their Music of The Spheres World Tour went live on Friday. Within a matter of hours, all five Indian concerts were sold out, with fans snagging the affordable $20 tickets on BookMyShow. The band also announced additional concert dates due to the massive demand, with shows in Hong Kong, Seoul, and other cities around the world. Along with performing their new album, the band will also be playing iconic hits from their catalogue, making it a must-see event for fans.
In a recent ranking of universities in Asia, China's Peking University was named the best university in the region, followed by the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore. On the other hand, India's IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay secured the top two spots among Indian universities, while five other Indian institutes made it into the top 100 list. With China dominating the top rankings, the competition for the best universities in Asia continues to grow.
Team Pakistan effortlessly chases down a total of 119 in their Hong Kong Super Sixes match against India, winning by 6 wickets with one over to spare. Asif Ali and Muhammad Akhlaq were the star performers for Pakistan, scoring 55 and 40 runs respectively. Despite a strong start by India with Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli's partnership, they were unable to contain the Pakistani batsmen.
19-year-old Russian Elena Pridankina saved three set points in the second set to defeat Germany's Ella Seidel and earn her first WTA main-draw victory in the opening round of the Jiujiang Open. No. 1 seed Marie Bouzkova also had to come back from an early break down to defeat Filipina Alexandra Eala. Other winners on Monday included Kamilla Rakhimova and Arantxa Rus.
The highly anticipated ACC Men's Emerging T20 Asia Cup is set to kick off on Friday with a double-header featuring Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A. This edition marks the tournament's switch to the T20 format and will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. India A, led by Tilak Varma, will also be competing against arch-rivals Pakistan in the evening encounter on Saturday. While the tournament will not be broadcasted on any TV channel in India, fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website.
Robin Uthappa, captain of India's T20 World Cup winning team in 2007, will lead the country's team at the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, alongside fellow experienced players like Kedar Yadhav and Stuart Binny. The tournament, which is making a comeback after seven years, will kick off with an India-Pakistan clash, reviving memories of the fierce rivalry between the two teams in the T20 World Cup. With Uthappa's impressive track record in such matches against Pakistan, fans can expect an intense and thrilling game.
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Ne-Yo is hitting the road again with the announcement of his Champagne and Roses Tour 2023, featuring special guests Robin Thicke and Mario. The 15-city tour kicks off in Detroit, Michigan on September 9 and will make stops across the U.S., offering Citi presales and VIP packages for fans. With Citi as the official card of the tour, cardmembers will get exclusive access to presale tickets and the chance to elevate their concert experience with meet and greets and other perks. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing lineup live!
In an intense match at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Malaysia emerged victorious over Hong Kong in the 3rd match of the Tri-Nation T20I Series. With the help of captain Azizi Syed and star player Irfan Farriz, Malaysia put up a formidable total of 185 runs, stunning the Hong Kong team. Despite putting up a good fight, Hong Kong fell short by 20 runs, cementing Malaysia's place at the top of the series rankings.