Sun sets on Hong Kong’s Shanghai Barber Shops
Hong Kong's barber shops used to be seen as stylish places to get the latest hairstyles and exemplary service. Now, they are seen as antiquated relics of a bygone age. Some Shanghai barbers are refusing to hang up their scissors just yet, but even they know the days of Shanghai barber shops in Hong Kong are numbered.
Reviving local agriculture in Hong Kong
Local farmers are struggling to compete against cheaper imports from the mainland. The Accredited Farm Scheme is supposed to help local farmers get better prices for their produce and encourage consumer confidence in locally grown fruit and vegetables. But not all farmers are convinced of the benefits.
Macau Students in Hong Kong
More and more Macau students are applying to Hong Kong's universities. You might not notice them on Hong Kong's campuses because they speak the same language as local students and share a very similar culture. Varsity finds out what attracts them to learn in Hong Kong.
Street Performance Central in Mong Kok
Mong Kok's pedestrian street is known as a shopping paradise but it also an impromptu stage for a diverse bunch of performers after dark. Cantopop crooners, elderly moonwalking dancers and South American musicians can be found beside street theatre enthusiasts.
New neutering policy to save thousands of stray dogs
An upcoming pilot scheme to neuter and release stray dogs may save thousands of the animals and help to stamp out illegal neutering operations, say animal welfare groups.
Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Reporters: Suki Chow, Karen Kwok, Shannon Lam, Oneal Li
Alzheimer’s disease, also called senile dementia of the Alzheimer type (SDAT) and primary degenerative dementia of...
Hong Kong’s Wet Markets Struggle to Survive
Reporters: Candy Chin, Hazel Chung, Jennifer Kwok, Phoebe Man
As you walk along Fu Shin Street, the sound of vendors’ proclaiming their wares fills your...
Dream On – Indie Music in HK
Reporters: Andrew Choi, Crystal Chui, Rebecca Wong
Microphones checked, guitars ready. It is almost time for the show.
Members of the audience sit on the ground,...
The Survival of Small Supermarkets
Reporters: Christine Fung, Tiffany Ngai, Winnie Tse
Supermarkets have become an indispensable part of our lives. But while the giant chains seem to dominate the...
Sunbeam: Cantonese Opera’s Last Independent Theatre in HK
Reporters: Victor Chan, Melanie Leung, Nia Tam, Jasmine Wong
For nearly four decades, Sunbeam Theatre in North Point has been synonymous with Cantonese Opera.
That could...
