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The Tudor Black Bay 18K. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Tudor’s Black Bay collection adds luxurious new models

The radial brushed dial, snowflake hands and lollipop-style seconds hand recall Black Bays from the past, while the Calibre MT5602-U and Calibre MT5400 movements are very much modern-day.

Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 24 to 30

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

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What to do in Hong Kong

Your guide to Hong Kong shopping this weekend, November 22-24

A bonanza of Christmas pop-ups has appeared for those keen to get in the festive spirit. For those eager to get away, a design fest awaits.

“Wrap It Up! A Christmas Atelier at Landmark” is one of several Christmas pop-ups people in Hong Kong can visit this weekend. Photo: Landmark
Style Edit

Style Edit: Graff’s I Wish campaign – dazzling jewellery for the holidays

Each piece in the collection embodies the brand’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship – blending heritage with innovation to create timeless heirlooms for successive generations.

Tourism

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore

Magical festive markets and experiences such as reindeer sleigh rides, the northern lights and even a cold-resistance test await the intrepid traveller.

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Music

Singer joins Ed Sheeran in criticising ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’

Band Aid hit due for anniversary remix ‘dehumanises Africans’, British-Ghanaian Fuse ODG says. He wants artists to speak up about the song.

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Shoppers look at the Band Aid 20 music single “Do They Know It’s Christmas” in a London music store in 2004. Photo: AFP
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Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels unveils 4 stunning Rose de Noël pieces

The intricate designs, including grey mother-of-pearl and vibrant turquoise gemstones set in gold, are inspired by winter flowers and dedicated to the beauty of nature.

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Style Edit: Omega unwraps four timepieces for the festive season

The legendary Swiss brand embraces the holiday spirit with the latest offerings from its most iconic collections – perfect stocking fillers for those who appreciate luxury.

Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 17 to 23

Eat, try, do and see something new, from Fukuro’s one-night only offering to Eaton HK’s Movement Festival and Korean rapper Lee Youngji’s gig.

A parkour performance takes place outside of Eaton HK. Photo: Eaton Hong Kong
What to do in Hong Kong

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 15-17

Look out for Jellycat toys at its new shop, clothes from the Levi’s x Clot joint series, presents from a Christmas fair, and more.

The collaborative clothing line from Levi’s and Clot is just one of the shopping highlights in Hong Kong this weekend, as well as Jellycat’s new outlet in Causeway Bay and a new make-up line from Dolce & Gabbana.
American cinema

Review | Red One: Christmas with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans is no fun

The Rock gets knocked silly by monsters and murderous snowmen in his bid to save Santa Claus in a festive film devoid of Christmas cheer.

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American cinema

10 holiday classics about Santa Claus in peril to watch before Red One

From a film about the ‘real’ Kris Kringle to a Tim Burton-esque movie to Die Hard with Santa, 10 other times Christmas has been on the line.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Challenges ahead for Hong Kong businesses after surge during golden week

City hotels, restaurants and retailers may have enjoyed the National Day holiday, but they need more than seasonal booms to survive.

Mainland tourists shop in Tsim Sha Tsui during Hong Kong’s “golden week” celebrating National Day. Photo: Nora Tam
Americas and the Caribbean

Christmas comes 3 months early to crisis-hit Venezuela

‘It’s September, and it already smells like Christmas’, said President Nicolas Maduro, decreeing an October 1 celebration on his weekly television show.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters in Caracas in December last year. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Wedding bells behind bars? The Post examines rights for Hongkongers in jail

Prisoners can get married behind bars, get out under supervision for funerals of loved ones and women inmates can keep young children with them.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Lunar New Year bounce boosts restaurants, but 1 owner to shut outlets

Restaurateurs say Lunar New Year business ‘exceptionally good’, especially for Chinese restaurants.

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Cathay Pacific

Editorial | Time has arrived for Cathay Pacific to get back on course for sake of Hong Kong

Cancelled flights have done nothing for the reputation of the city or its flagship carrier, and there needs to be answers as well as an end to chaos.

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A passenger checks an information board at Hong Kong International Airport showing Cathay Pacific flight cancellations. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants dealt double blow on New Year’s Eve by tourist trends

Catering industry registered HK$380 million in revenue on New Year’s Eve, compared with HK$420 million in 2022.

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Hong Kong economy

Christmas box office takings slump as Hongkongers shun silver screen

Cinema industry chiefs say local box office takings reached HK$19.6 million from December 24 to 26, a drop of about 40 per cent from same period year before.

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Japan

Japan store executive bows, ‘deeply’ sorry for delivering collapsed cakes

Takashimaya said more than 800 strawberry frill shortcakes were sent to customers with damage, and it would work with suppliers to prevent this from ever happening again.

Takashimaya said 807 of the around 2,900 strawberry frill shortcakes it sold online were delivered to customers with damage. Photo: X/bakusinnouuka
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers make 1.3 million outbound trips in 3 days, beating pre-pandemic era

Number of departures by Hongkongers in the past three days rose by 20.9 per cent compared with the same period in 2018 and by 15.6 per cent over 2019 figures.

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Tourists take in the sights of Tsim Sha Tsui. The number of visitors arriving this Christmas was down 27 per cent on the 2018 figure. Photo: Edmond So
King Charles III

UK’s King Charles urges compassion, care for environment in Christmas message

In a first for the tradition of royal seasonal messages, the monarch spoke beside a living Christmas tree that Buckingham Palace said would be replanted.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel PM visits Gaza vows to ‘intensify’ fighting; heckled by hostage families

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Gaza on Monday and vowed to expand the military operation, and says the war “isn’t close to finished”.

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Israel-Gaza war

In Christmas message, pope begs for end to Israel’s Gaza campaign

Francis devoted his Christmas Day blessing to a call for peace in the world, noting that the biblical story of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem sent a message of peace.

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Pope Francis delivers his traditional Christmas Day message from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel-Gaza war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast shadow over Christmas

Israel’s war with Hamas and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world’s favourite holidays.

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Ukrainian service members move toward Russian troops near the front line town of Kupiansk on December 24. Photo: Reuters
China’s military

Chinese state media urge citizens to remember Christmas Eve Korean war victory

Broadcaster stirs patriotism with viral video about Battle of Lake Changjin, also known as Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which ended on December 24, 1950, and is considered a pivotal moment in China’s fight against US and its allies in Korean conflict.

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Israel-Gaza war

Palestinians feel ‘no joy’ as Israel bombs Gaza on Christmas

Festivities were effectively scrapped in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. In the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli strikes had killed at least 18 people.

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Christmas
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Christmas. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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