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Casetify has teamed up with legendary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami for an exclusive Mr. Dob collection, blending contemporary art with tech accessories. From limited-edition carry-on luggage to collectible AirPods cases, here’s everything you need to know about the drop, including release dates, prices, and where to buy in Hong Kong: When will the Casetify x Murakami Mr. Dob collection be released? The official launch for the new collection is set for April 11, 2025 at 4pm (Hong Kong time). If you managed to join the waitlist on Casetify’s official site, you'll get early access at 10am on the same day. Photograph: Courtesy Casetify Where can I buy Casetify’s new Murakami collection in Hong Kong? The collection will be available globally through Casetify's online platforms and selected retail locations on April 11 – so keep an eye on our page for more updates, or follow Casetify's Instagram and Facebook. For fans in Hong Kong, there will also be a pop-up opening on April 12, located at Landmark in Central. Casetify x Murakami Hong Kong pop-up Taking over Landmark for a limited time, the Casetify x Murakami World is a playful 'amusement park' offering an immersive art-meets-retail experience where you'll see Murakami’s iconic works, along with the new Mr. Dob collection. The pop-up store officially opens to the public on April 12.  Photograph: Courtesy Casetify What are the products in the new Mr. Dob collection? The Casetify x Takashi Murakami Mr. Dob collection features six exclusive products, each showcasing the beloved Mr. Dob character in colourful designs. Here’s a breakdown of the full product list: Mr. Dob Bounce carry-on – The star of the collection, this customisable suitcase features Murakami’s designs and marks Casetify’s first artist collaboration for travel gear Mr. Dob collectible earbuds case – A 3D Mr. Dob figurine that doubles as an AirPods case Mr. Dob collectible headphone case – AirPods Max cover shaped like Mr. Dob’s ears Dob, And Then – white ring edition – A limited-edition phone case with a white camera ring (a first for Casetify) Mr. Dob Snappy trading card holder – A unique piece designed for trading card enthusiasts while reflecting Murakami's connection to the trading card community Mr. Dob phone case dangler – A fun accessory featuring Mr. Dob danglers in a blind box format How much are the new Casetify x Murakami products? Price tags for each item in the collection vary, with the lowest starting at $389. Here’s the full price list of all six products: Mr. Dob phone case dangler blind box – $389 Mr. Dob Snappy trading card holder – $619 Dob, And Then – white ring edition – $779 Mr. Dob collectible headphone case – $859 Mr. Dob collectible earbuds case – $2,339 Mr. Dob bounce carry-on – $5,459 Casetify x Murakami World at Landmark To celebrate the collaboration, Casetify and Takashi Murakami have put together a whimsical Murakami World at Landmark in Central. The immersive space features Murakami's iconic Mr. Dob character, the artist's works, and the exclusive Casetify x Murakami collection. A must-visit for fans. Keep your eyes on this page for more updates coming your way!   Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The ultimate guide: Travelling from Hong Kong to Shenzhen 2025 Manchester United to play in Hong Kong after Premier League season in May Hong Kong has been named the 8th wealthiest city in the world  

Hong Kong Tramways (HKT) proposed a rise in their fare prices back in February, and now the tram operator has received the green light for their price hike. Starting from May 12, fares will increase by up to 15 percent, depending on passenger type. The adult fare for passengers aged 12 and above will go up 10 percent from $3 to $3.30. Children will be charged nearly seven percent more, at a new concessionary fare of $1.60. The price hike for the elderly is the highest, increasing just over 15 percent from $1.30 to $1.50. Monthly tram passes, however, will remain at the same price of $260. Rising operational costs compounded with customer patronage that has yet to rebound back to pre-pandemic levels meant HKT had to increase their fares to maintain stable operations. The last time they enacted a price hike was in 2022, when adult fares went from $2.60 to the current price of $3.  Thankfully, even after fares do increase in May, the tram remains our city’s most affordable mode of transport. Having trundled along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island since 1904, they are also our oldest public transport system, with charming double-decker vehicles that are an iconic emblem of Hong Kong – and well worth the extra 30 cents per trip to keep them alive. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The ultimate guide: Travelling from Hong Kong to Shenzhen 2025 Manchester United to play in Hong Kong after Premier League season in May Hong Kong has been named the 8th wealthiest city in the world

Hot on the heels of the news that Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and AC Milan are coming to town for two friendly matches this summer, it has been confirmed that Manchester United will also be playing in Hong Kong this year.  Immediately after their final 2024/25 Premier League match against Aston Villa on May 25, the Red Devils will be jetting off to Asia for a match in Kuala Lumpur on May 28, followed by Hong Kong on Friday, May 30. Catch them playing against our national team in the Hong Kong Stadium at 8pm. This marks the first time that Hong Kong has seen Man United in over 10 years, since their last visit in 2013. These matches are also the first time that the team will be doing a post-season tour. While clubs regularly travel abroad for pre-season matches, post-season tours are a newer phenomenon, and have been criticised as increased workload that undermines the health of players already grappling with the international match calendar. Under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United has undergone some pretty aggressive cost-cutting measures, including job cuts, tightening expenses, and raising ticket prices at Old Trafford. The fixtures of this Asia tour could generate US$10 million for the club. Prices for Manchester United’s match in Hong Kong have not been announced, but fans can register their interest for pre-sale access. Priority booking is already open exclusively for Manchester United Supporters’ Club and official partners, and tickets for the general public will begin on April 11 at 12pm. Considering the team is playing in Hong Kong Stadium instead of the newer, bigger Kai Tak Stadium, fans can expect a scramble for tickets. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The National Geographic Hong Kong Photo Contest announces this year’s winners Mong Kok named the most dangerous area of Hong Kong Coldplay in Hong Kong 2025: Start times, transportation, merch, and everything else

It’s no shocker that Hong Kong is an expensive city to live in. With its stunning skyline, endless designer stores, and sky-high property prices, our bustling city is also a global financial hub. But how do we stack up against the rest of the world when it comes to wealth? According to a recent report by British investment migration consultancy Henley & Partners and wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, Hong Kong has been named as one of the world’s wealthiest cities. The annual report uses expert insights to reveal each city’s total number of millionaires, centi-millionaires (individuals worth more than US$100 million), and billionaires, as well as how its millionaire population has increased in the past year. Hong Kong came in eighth place, boasting 154,900 millionaires, 346 centi-millionaires, and 40 billionaires. However, our city’s millionaire growth was fairly small, and only increased by three percent within the last year. In comparison, New York City nabbed the top spot on the global list with a jaw-dropping total of 384,500 millionaires, 818 centi-millionaires, 66 billionaires, and a 45-percent increase in millionaire growth over the last year.  Let’s hope some of that wealth trickles down to us regular white-collar folk. For now, imagining what it’s like to live comfortably like the one percent will have to do. The world’s top 10 wealthiest cities: New York City, United States The Bay Area, United States Tokyo, Japan Singapore Los Angeles, United States London, United Kingdom Paris, France Hong Kong, China Sydney, Australia Chicago, United States Interested to see which other cities got named? Check the complete results here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The National Geographic Hong Kong Photo Contest announces this year’s winners Mong Kok named the most dangerous area in Hong Kong A new art garden has opened in Central

The Hong Kong Photo Contest 2024, presented by Wheelock Properties and organised by National Geographic Magazine, is an annual competition that celebrates the best of photography while highlighting the city’s unique charm. This year's competition saw an astounding 8,788 entries across six categories: Landscape, Wildlife, City, People, Sports, and Mobile Photography, with a special Travelers Award encouraging tourists to share their Hong Kong experiences. A new addition this year, the Sports category proved particularly exciting, with the winning shot freezing a dramatic mid-fall moment during a roller skating competition. Meanwhile, the Mobile Photography entries impressed judges with their creativity and technical skill, proving that great shots don’t always require the most professional gear. Here are the winning works of each category: Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: LandscapeWinner: Zhang Bin LangTitle: Sea of Clouds at the Giant Buddha   Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic   Category: WildlifeWinner: Leung Chun PongTitle: Gliding Over the Water Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: CityWinner: Wong Chun TinTitle: A Celebration for All Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: PeopleWinner: Chan Suk HanTitle: Performer Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: SportsWinner: Poon Wai KeungTitle: Fall and Rise Again Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: Mobile PhotographWinner: Cheung Shun YipTitle: Dots and Lines Photograph: Courtesy National Geographic Category: TravelersWinner: Sun YingkaiTitle: Victoria Harbour - Star Ferry Want to see these incredible winning photos for yourself? All awarded works are now available online at hkphotocontest.com, and a free public exhibition is running at WLAB in North Point until April 11, 2025. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Mong Kok named the most dangerous area in Hong Kong A new art garden has opened in Central Donnie Yen to direct and star in ‘John Wick’ spinoff movie

We all have different answers when it comes to naming our favourite neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. Well, now there are some official numbers to back it up, according to a recent survey done by language learning platform Preply. Using official and public data from a range of sources, the study ranked various districts in terms of overall living experience, examining all 18 districts across multiple factors that impact everyday living, such as population density, real estate costs, safety, retail and dining options, connectivity, and environmental factors like air and water quality and noise levels. Yuen Long claimed the top spot as Hong Kong's most liveable area, offering a combination of affordable housing at $9,476 per square foot, abundant green spaces with 188 parks and playgrounds, and excellent transportation connectivity with the most bus stops in the territory. North District followed closely in second place, while Sha Tin and the Eastern District took third and fourth place, respectively. The survey also revealed that safety played a major part in determining the most desirable places to live. Yau Tsim Mong, which consists of Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Mong Kok, topped the charts with a staggering 8,883 reported crimes between January and October 2024. On the other hand, the North District emerged as the safest with just 586 reported crimes. Hong Kong districts with the highest cost per square foot were also listed, with Central and Western District (surprise, surprise) claiming the title as Hong Kong’s most experience area at $21,181 per square foot. Most liveable districts in Hong Kong, according to Preply: Yuen Long North Shat Tin Eastern Tsuen Wan Tuen Mun Kowloon City Islands Sai Kung Central and Western Yau Tsim Mong Tai Po Southern Kwai Tsing Kwun Tong Wan Chai Sham Shui Po Wong Tai Sin For those interested in finding out more, check the complete survey results here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: A new art garden has opened in Central Donnie Yen to direct and star in ‘John Wick’ spinoff movie What is Chiikawa and why are Hongkongers obsessed with it?

The second edition of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) returns to Hong Kong this summer with over 280 performing arts programmes, film screenings, exhibitions, and other events. The festival opens with ‘Dongpo: Life in Poems’, where the thoughts and emotions in Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo’s works are represented through modern dance blended with traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal engraving, guqin, and other traditional elements of Chinese culture. As part of the larger festival, there will also be a Chinese Opera Festival featuring six different types of opera, including Cantonese, Peking, Yuediao, Qingqiang, Yue, and Kunqu. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between all these types of Chinese opera, then this festival is a fantastic way to compare and contrast for yourself. Fans of classic Chinese literature will no doubt also appreciate that these plays are inspired by Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the four great Chinese novels – some of the story arcs covered in these performances include ‘Zhou Yu Thrice Humiliated’, ‘The Battle at Changbanpo’, and ‘Jiang Wei Surrenders’. These opera shows will be accompanied by masterclasses, meet-the-artist sessions, backstage tours, and more. Photograph: Courtesy Shanghai Dance Theatre Aside from Chinese opera, the CCF will also include several dance performances. A particularly interesting one is the dance production of A Dream of Red Mansions, another of the four great Chinese novels, which retells the story of China’s most well-known tragic love triangle from the perspective of the 12 female beauties in the novel. A troupe from Xi’an – which is the city of focus in this year’s CCF – will also put on an acrobatic rendition of the ‘Swan Lake’ ballet. Look out also for the range of film programmes that will be on show. There is a specific focus on films set in the Qin and Han dynasties, such as the Hong Kong historical drama The Great Conqueror’s Concubine (1994) by Stephen Shin, starring Gong Li, Ray Lui, and Zhang Fengyi; as well as the depiction of Guan Gong – the military deity also known as Guan Yu – in Cantonese opera, as seen in the rarely shown colour film General Kwan Escorts His Sisters-in-Law on a Thousand Mile Journey (1957). Photograph: Courtesy Long Shong Pictures The CCF 2025 will include plenty more programmes and events, ranging from orchestra performances and exhibitions of archaeological relics, to Shaolin wushu displays and even ancient Chinese marionette puppet shows. Running from April 16 through to September 28, keep an eye on the schedule of upcoming CCF performances and events here. Tickets will open for sale from April 15, and prices will differ depending on the specific events, but there will be a limited-time discount of up to 30-percent off until April 30. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Coldplay in Hong Kong 2025: Start times, transportation, merch, and everything else A new art garden has opened in Central Donnie Yen to direct and star in ‘John Wick’ spinoff movie

The Henderson Art Garden, a collaboration between Henderson Land and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, has officially opened to the public. Located next to The Henderson, taking over the space of the former Lambeth Walk Rest Garden, this outdoor oasis merges nature and art in one stunning space. Best of all? It’s free and open to all. Photograph: Courtesy The Henderson Designed by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the Art Garden’s flowing curves mirror the unique architectural design of The Henderson. Inside the garden, visitors can discover a collection of nature-themed artworks from both international and local artists. Photograph: Courtesy The Henderson Photograph: Courtesy The Henderson Highlights include Breathing Tree by American environmental artist Ned Kahn, a solar-powered zero-carbon kinetic sculpture which uses wind, water, and mist to bring nature’s energy to life; Hypnotic Dream, the first permanent light installation by German digital artist Philipp Frank, who transforms a tree into a glowing spectacle with abstract light projections and immersive soundscapes; and The Fractal Forest, a limited-time installation (on display until May 31, 2025) by local art collective Stickyline and Leanna Lee, made using fractal geometry, the ‘Golden Ratio’, as well as lighting effects and music. Photograph: Courtesy The Henderson International design studio Gillespies and topiary artist Darren Lerigo have also injected the garden with topiary art that echoes the fluid lines and curvature of The Henderson, while nectar-rich flowers are planted in the garden as a biodiversity-focused design to attract butterflies. Whether you’re an art lover, nature enthusiast, or just looking for a peaceful escape in the city, The Henderson Art Garden is just a few steps away. The Henderson Art GardenAddress: Lambeth Walk Rest Garden, Central Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Donnie Yen to direct and star in ‘John Wick’ spinoff movie What is Chiikawa and why are Hongkongers obsessed with it? Jay Park will play in Hong Kong for one night only this summer

There’s no more arguing whether Keanu Reeves’ John Wick actually died as it has been announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas earlier this week that everyone’s favourite assassin will be coming back for John Wick 5. The film studio Lionsgate has also confirmed that Hong Kong’s own Donnie Yen will reprise his role and also direct the spinoff for the blind assassin Caine. The last time we saw Caine, he had critically injured Wick in a duel, earning his freedom from the High Table. In an official statement from Lionsgate, chairperson Adam Fogelson revealed, ‘While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.’ Though it seems like Caine can finally leave the assassin’s life behind, a post-credits scene showed Shimazu Akira walking menacingly towards him with a knife. Fans of the action franchise might remember that Yen’s character had previously killed Akira’s father Shimazu Koji (played by the inimitable Hiroyuki Sanada), so the spinoff film will probably see Caine dealing with the Japanese assassin’s revenge and its repercussions. Photograph: Courtesy Lionsgate The new film is scheduled for shooting in Hong Kong and Macau within this year. Being in the director’s chair and lead role makes Yen the first Asian actor to helm a major Hollywood production in such a wide-ranging way, surpassing even Jackie Chan and Jet Li’s involvements in the industry. Since Yen is well-known for his martial arts skills, we can likely expect the spinoff movie to be full of kung fu or Wing Chun-based stunts. The movie franchise’s director and producer Chad Stahelski enthused, ‘We envision a modern day kung-fu classic that explores the John Wick world, and who better to helm it than Donnie Yen himself?’ Meanwhile, there is also going to be an animated prequel, set before the events of the first John Wick movie, to be helmed by Oscar-nominated animator Shannon Tindle. Reeves is likely going to voice Wick, with Stahelski on board as director. Looks like we’re far from done with this universe of assassins! Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Everything you need to know about the Ching Ming Festival What is Chiikawa and why are Hongkongers obsessed with it? Jay Park will play in Hong Kong for one night only this summer

We’re sure everyone’s getting increasingly hyped for the Coldplay concerts happening next week – after all, the British alt-rock band is the first major international music act to grace the stage at our new Kai Tak Stadium. Get even more amped up by decking yourself out in merch before heading to the concert, as the Airside mall is hosting a pop-up with exclusive items and immersive experiences. Running from April 6 to 27, the Moon Music pop-up will carry Coldplay’s CDs and vinyl records, as well as tour t-shirts, hoodies, headwear, jewellery, bags, tour programmes, concert posters, and more. We’re not kidding when we say you can probably rock up to the concert in head-to-toe band merch. Their rainbow-hued, space-themed poster showing ancient ruins – or the version with Hong Kong landmarks – is particularly cool, and so is their light blue water bottle with the Music of the Spheres tagline ‘Everyone is an alien somewhere’. All proceeds from the Hong Kong-exclusive t-shirt will be donated to the ChickenSoup Foundation. Apart from merchandise, there will also be a ‘message wall’ where fans can leave messages of support (for the band or anyone else), as well as a ‘Coldplay cover wall’ displaying a backdrop themed after the band’s album covers. Stick around to see Coldplay’s short film A Film For The Future, which features 150 global artists about the intersection of music and the future.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Everything you need to know about the Ching Ming Festival What is Chiikawa and why are Hongkongers obsessed with it? Jay Park will play in Hong Kong for one night only this summer

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March in Hong Kong is not complete without a trip to the Wanchai Convention Centre to spend a day or two at Art Basel. This year’s fair gathers 240 global galleries, with large-scale installations, paintings, sculptures, digital art, live performances, video works, and more to see!

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