Cross-border integration has taken a big step forward following the introduction of a new all-in-one travel card. In what has been touted as a game changer, the new Octopus card allows users to top up in Hong Kong dollars here and tap for rides in public transport across 336 mainland cities. This is good news for many who find themselves struggling with the mobile payment system across the border.
Unlike previous cross-border Octopus cards that required a separate yuan account for top-up, the new Octopus-China T-Union Card holds up to HK$3,000 in stored value and fares will be deducted in yuan, with the market foreign exchange rate effective upon top-up at kiosks or via a conversion on the app through money in the e-wallet. Read More...
Watching a pair of dancers twirl and leap their way through a performance is enthralling.
To be at their peak, dancers must have great chemistry, be in sync, and bring just the right amount of strength to the partnership. The same applies to pairing wine with food. If a wine is too light, a rich dish will throw it off its feet; too heavy and it will weigh down the whole meal, like a ballerina failing to achieve lift. Read More...
Racing Incident Report Horse No 1 CELESTIAL COLOURS (H362) H Bowman When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages, H Bowman stated that the intention was to lead on the horse. He said after commencing well he noticed JOY COMING to his inside being ridden vigorously by its rider L Hewitson. He said approaching the first turn he was of the opinion he would have had to make use of his mount to cross JOY COMING and when he was satisfied that the pace of the event was sufficient to allow him to race outside of JOY COMING, he elected to remain to its outside. Read More...
