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last updated:
9 September, 2024
A Muslim visitor at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, across the bay from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong convention centre awarded highest halal certificate by Singapore firm

CrescentRating gives Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Gold accreditation, boosting city’s effort to tap Muslim markets for growth.

Hong Kong society

Growing number of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents visit Shenzhen, beyond

Hong Kong economy

4,000 visitors expected for festival at once-abandoned Hong Kong hakka village

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Hong Kong economy

Was 2024 the year Hong Kong won back mainland Chinese tourists?

Number of trips to Hong Kong by mainland Chinese visitors rose 27 per cent year on year after tally for 2024 reached 34 million.

Hong Kong is grappling with changing spending patterns among mainland tourists. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘Hong Kong to welcome 1.45 million mainland tourists over Lunar New Year’

Travel Industry Council chairman says he expects 15 per cent rise from last year’s festive period thanks to mega-events, relaxed visa rules.

Hong Kong society

Showcase of 52 French masterpieces in Hong Kong sign of ‘strong friendship’

Hong Kong Museum of Art launches exhibition featuring works by painters Renoir and Cézanne.

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Hong Kong economy

Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals

‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions.

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Shoppers check Lunar New Year products at a wholesale market in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Macau

Wynn looks to Vegas to help revamp Macau’s US$28 billion casino economy

Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

Tourism

Weak yen to fuel more Hong Kong outbound travel to Japan: tourism sector

But retail insiders say they are hopeful resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents will mitigate local spending decline.

Statistics released by the Japan National Tourism Organisation showed that about 36.9 million foreign visitors travelled to the country in 2024. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors

Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’.

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Skytopia will feature an arts hub, a 600-berth yacht marina, the city’s largest water recreation area and a “jet fresh market” to rival Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Tourism

Opinion | Tap Hong Kong cinema and horse racing to drive cultural wave

Hong Kong should promote its cultural heritage with the same passion as South Korea or risk being left behind in a competitive tourism market.

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Hong Kong

Shenzhen residents make 1 million trips to Hong Kong since return of visa scheme

Mainland authorities have issued 299,000 multi-entry permits to Hong Kong since December 1.

Shenzhen residents have been able to apply for multi-entry permits to Hong Kong since December 1. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Distressed property deals to rise in Hong Kong this year as sellers cut prices

High interest rates and uncertainties in the global economy are cited as reasons why distressed deals will rise in 2025.

A man walked through Kai Tak with construction in the background. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025

Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Take multipronged approach to become global aviation hub

For Hong Kong, sky is literally the limit if city’s carriers can offer competitive fares, top-notch services and a wide variety of destinations.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts

Infectious diseases expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung among group calling for ‘rapid’ action to cut budget deficit.

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Professor Yuen Kwok-yung and five other medical experts have penned an open letter to the finance minister. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong sends task force to Thailand to look into cases of trapped residents

Authorities also warn kidnappers have changed tactics, pretending to arrange for victims to take goods to Japan or Taiwan before changing destinations.

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Hong Kong transport

Luggage woes for HK Express passengers after system fault at Hong Kong airport

Cathay Pacific’s budget arm, HK Express, says around 300 bags had to be taken on later flights after luggage system malfunctioned.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Cathay passengers from Kathmandu who suffered food poisoning are sent to North Lantau Hospital for examination. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Allan Zeman’s Lan Kwai Fong Group plans major entertainment hub in Xian

The planned project ‘is huge and it’ll be the largest Lan Kwai Fong we have,’ Zeman says.

Allan Zeman, the founder of Lan Kwai Fong Group. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Board members fear famed Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp

Town Planning Board holds first public hearing on Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road development scheme in Mong Kok.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million

Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong, Macau passport holders hit online snag for UK travel e-permit

Attempts to list Hong Kong or Macau as passport’s place of issue or applicant’s nationality triggers pages stating such document holders are ‘not eligible’.

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From Wednesday, non-Europeans from 49 places or countries, including Hong Kong and Macau passport holders, must have an ETA to travel to the UK. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong economy

‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry

Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among suggestions.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Lunar New Year

100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade

Night parade will be held on the first day of the Year of the Snake, showcasing 55 performance groups, including K-pop band Kep1er.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | There’s more to attracting tourists than what is laid out in Hong Kong blueprint

Hong Kong government document on how to increase visitor numbers can only go so far in an industry that is constantly changing.

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