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Josiah Ng

Josiah Ng

Content Editor, Specialist Publications
Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the banking and consulting industries before joining SCMP in 2022.

Go low-ABV at Mostly Harmless, sip craft beer at Flower Years’ 7th anniversary party, and enjoy drinks by Jakarta’s Carrots at The Opposites.

The brand introduced Black Bay 58, Black Bay 68, Black Bay Pro, Black Bay Chrono and Pelagos Ultra models to the star as well as watch aficionados at the Palexpo convention centre.

IWC, Chopard and Parmigiani Fleurier favoured functional complications and durability, while brands like Hublot, Zenith, Ulysse Nardin and Tudor focused on aesthetic values such as size and hue.

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The multisensory cocktail, created almost 13 years ago, revolutionised Hong Kong’s bar scene with its unique blend of flavours and visual appeal.

It’s guest shifts galore as The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong welcomes mixologists from sister properties, Quinary brings Prohibition-style drinks from Soko, and Bar Leone welcomes Toronto’s Bar Pompette.

Top bars from China and Malaysia have collabs in Hong Kong, while the Landmark’s Sake Walk 2025 is offering masterclasses to lovers of the rice wine.

From Christopher K. Ho’s brass sculptures to Subodh Gupta’s recontextualised utensils, innovative metal art find utility beyond function.

It’s the Rugby Sevens weekend! Despite the new Kowloon digs, there’s no stopping the celebrations at Honky Tonks, Artifact and The Opposites.

The Rosewood Hong Kong bar’s new drinks menu celebrates its Kowloon location and famous sites such as Kai Tak Airport and 1881, the latter of which inspired a tequila- or mescal-based savoury cocktail.

Sip Jakarta’s best at The St. Regis Bar, try classic New Orleans cocktails at DarkSide and Filipino food-and-drink pairings by Dara at Not 2 Sweet.

The Premier League, NFL, NBA and MLB are seeing massive revenue growth, presenting a golden opportunity for investors – but it’s a long game with inherent risks.

Cap off a Macau trip with a tipple at Wing Lei Bar, indulge in high-concept cocktails at The Opposites, and sample a tribute to Art Basel at the Mandarin Oriental.

The start of 2025 saw exciting – and unexpected – releases from the likes of Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, Richard Mille and Omega, plus some envy-inducing celebrity wrist checks during awards season.

The Old Bailey Street bar has made the dessert into a cocktail blending rich dairy and fresh citrus, topped off with a home-made butter biscuit.

Coa Shanghai is at Artifact, Dead Poets and Pony Up celebrate World Margarita Day, and Avoca at the Mondrian hosts Singapore’s 28 HongKong Street.

Every chef and mixologist has a unique story of how they first fell in love with their craft – and what continues to inspire them: here are some of Hong Kong’s best drinking and dining love stories.

Cheers to Valentine’s Day: Courtroom is raising funds for More Good, Pirata Group has Porn Star Martinis, Singular Concepts is keeping it classic, and 001 is doing a collab with Nutmeg & Clove.

The Opposites on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong is serving up two different takes on the Pisco Sour – and both of them involve a delightful use of foam.

Le Chamber and The Bombay Canteen are both paying visits to the city’s esteemed bars, and Terrible Baby has conjured a special cocktail.

Ready to drink your way through the Chinese New Year holidays? Try cocktails inspired by Hong Kong’s streets at Skye Bar, aperitivo offerings at La Favorita, and Hennessy-infused cocktails at Duddell’s.

A nostalgic journey through Hong Kong’s past, the cocktail blends local Yuk Bing Siu Zhao spirit with milky oolong tea, lychee honey, and a touch of licorice.

Get the Chinese New Year party started with mixology collabs at Mizunara: The Library and Avoca at the Mondrian, and a vinyl and natural wine pop-up at La Cabane.

Maintaining a healthier work-life balance, taking a break from social media and keeping an eye on the small steps to success are among the goals for the new year.

Bid adieu to Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour, indulge in a new menu at Bar Q88, and celebrate Kinsman’s first anniversary with a special cocktail event.

This weekend, enjoy a night of disco hits and dumplings, an afternoon of Aperol, and indulgent cocktails (or mocktails) at La Petite Maison.

Free of complications, dress watches from big names and smaller brands shine the spotlight on materials, colours and design elements for visually stunning results.