The Hong Kong lifestyle became more and more digitally- and internet-reliant after the year 2000.

 

The Octopus electronic payment system came into operation on September 1st, 1997. It was first implemented on public transportation such as the bus an...

The 90s was all about entertainment and having fun. The people of Hong Kong fell in love with karaoke and overseas travel, both of which are still their favourite pastimes to this very day.

 

There were already several travel agencies operating in the...

In the 80s', the era of the rise of the middle class, also created a booming of

Japanese culture in Hong Kong.

 

In the late 70s' and early 80s', the Hong Kong society gradually became affluent. One

of the most obvious features was the Japanese food an...

The influx of immigrants in the 1950s and 1960s brought much labour force to the city. As part of its population policy, the government established several industrial areas, including Kwun Tong, Chai Wan and San Po Kong, to develop light industry, whic...

While Hong Kong in the 1940s witnessed wars and many other changes, its people grasped all the chances to make endeavours to improve their life.

 

The 1940s was a difficult time in the history of Hong Kong. As a result of the Japanese invasion into Chi...

After Hong Kong was opened up for trade, the construction of infrastructure increased tremendously, and two electric companies soon started providing light and other energies for this little city.

One of the early objectives of the establishment of th...

Hong Kong is a multi-national city and also a free port. The first appeared department store was the British-owned Lane Crawford. Until 1900, Sincere Department Store emerged and became a pioneer of Chinese-owned department stores. Other Chinese-owned ...

The early 19th century marked the beginning of Hong Kong’s development – the ferry and tram also emerged during that time, growing alongside our budding city.

Apart from being the most historical forms of transportation, the Star Ferry and the tram ar...