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Dave Besseling
Deputy Editor, PostMag
Before PostMag, Dave was deputy editor at GQ India, managing editor at Motherland and senior copy editor at The Caravan. He has had two books published, and was shortlisted for the Kurt Schork Award for International Journalism.
Maria Coady was photographed with Chris Patten and rubbed shoulders with the Brunei royal family – before being jailed by a Hong Kong court.
Despite complaints about audience behaviour, Bowie’s sold-out performances at the Coliseum were a resounding success 41 years ago.
From dumpling-shaped salt and pepper shakers to egg tart scented candles or a gourmet Christmas ham, snap these up for your reservation-making, dinner-party-throwing friend.
We’ve picked out a jacket for pets, mushroom supplements, corduroy slip-ons, a Chinese checkers set, a hiker’s backpack and an indigo dye workshop.
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From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne.
The latest panda craze is not the city’s first, far from it – Le Le and Ying Ying made their Hong Kong debut in 2007.
From eco-friendly bedding and bamboo sheets, to handmade incense and festive perfume, here are 10 picks for that one couple closest to your heart.
From Hong Kong manhole cover coasters made of diatomite concrete to an iconic and revamped Diana plastic toy camera.
From stylish bamboo bags to limited-edition watches and, yes, a map, here are 8 thoughtful suggestions for the trendiest person on your gift list.
Fifty-four years ago, Ronald Alan Coombe was found stabbed to death in his hotel room after a confrontation with a fellow countryman, Graham Edwards.
Two decades ago today, the Hong Kong figure passed away due to lung cancer aged 64 – he’s famous for writing the lyrics to the iconic song ‘Below the Lion Rock’.
The event drew the largest viewing audience in the city yet, but the sound was indistinct, the screen motionless: nothing happened.
More Good has fed senior citizens, asylum seekers, migrant women and the homeless – and even hosts events at its 8,000 sq ft space.
Dr Ronald Leung Ding-bong, a former Urban Council president, was heading to his office in Causeway Bay when he foiled his assailants.
In November 1964, the legendary American golfer teed off in an exhibition match at the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, but failed to impress.
In 1973, Trudeau became the second Western leader to visit China in a month – then went on a whirlwind personal visit to Hong Kong with his wife and son, current Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
The estate in Pok Fu Lam was valued at HK$3.8 million when it was announced in 1965, comprising a restaurant, department store, bowling alley and community hall
‘I can’t stay long enough,’ the American tennis superstar once said on her 3rd visit to Hong Kong, adding, ‘The people are very nice and welcoming and I feel it is a very warm place to be’
In 1990, a duo of robbers threatened commissioner Li Kwan-ha’s wife and tied up their maid before fleeing the couple’s luxury home atop The Peak with HK$50,000 in Rolex watches, jewellery and cash
When cigar importer David Tang raised US$20 million to birth a global brand from Hong Kong’s Pedder Building
In September and October 1970, the Post reported on abductions from the Deep Bay oyster beds and the ensuing investigation and arrests in mainland China
Remembering the night when groups of picnickers fought with forks to the deadly end
After 2 months of planning their escape from Chi Ma Wan open prison, the prisoners were recaptured within a couple of days
TVB obtained a High Court injunction to stop ATV’s monopoly on screening the 1988 Olympics in Hong Kong – but a multimillion-dollar deal allowed both to broadcast the games
When Linda Lee put 150 personal items belonging to the late Hong Kong icon up for auction, for ‘people who might find great value in it’
The tragic accident happened at Telford Gardens, then under construction, when the workers took the lift rated for 20 people up to the roof and the motor malfunctioned, causing the cable to snap
In 1958, an Indian merchant appeared in court accused of possessing nearly 500kg of opium – enough to make more than 45kg of heroin
Two security guards were shot and killed in a struggle during an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 1983.
In 1988, a man killed the son of a triad leader in Hong Kong because he hated his father. A year later, he was convicted for the murder and sentenced to death. He lost his appeal to overturn it in 1990.
When a dance instructor insulted his pupil, wealthy bank executive Mimi Wong, in public in 2004, she took him and his partner to court to demand the return of US$8 million in prepaid fees.
