Pearl Magazine [2024]

11. Angel of mercy ; Neon city blues

"A local charity headed by a woman has become an "Angel of Mercy" for people who can't find help and a place to stay for a short time, including domestic helpers, single mother, ex-prisoners etc."--TV...

12. Travel trends ; Old buildings, new use

"Surveys say Hong Kong people are willing to spend more on overseas travel this year. A recent travel expo, featuring over 300 exhibitors, offered the latest trends in travel."--TVB Website "Pre-World...

13. Green eggs, no ham ; Conserving neon

"Vegetarian food has emerged as a popular dining option in recent years, giving rise to the number of restaurants and the variety of vegetarian and vegan food available." --TVB Website. "Most outdoor ...

14. Is the worst over? ; Up in the air

"The removal of extra stamp duties on real estate has led to more transactions, but prices have not improved, as many buyers are still waiting for interest rates to come down."--TVB Website. "Demand f...

15. Sailing For All ; Movie Magic

16. Art World, Art Trends ; Lessons In Antique

17. Too Much Talent? ; Restoration Without Borders

18. Embracing Thai culture : Marriage & money

"A second-generation Thai who grew up in HK decided to learn more about her ethnic cultural heritage, and she's now teaching the Thai language and hosting cultural events."--TVB Website. "Marriage isn...

19. Gadgets & gizmos galore ; Minority misery

"From hardware running on A.I. apps, robotics for manufacturing and retail, to devices that improve our daily lives, we check out for latest gadgets and trends at the HK Electronics Fair." --TVB Websi...

20. Le French May ; Help for ethnic minorities

"HK celebrates all things French with Le French May festival. The French relationship actually predates the colonial era going back as far as the 1850s. France contributed not just to the city's busin...