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last updated:
9 September, 2024
The final large stress test at Kai Tak Sports Park was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong sports

Kai Tak Sports Park ‘ready to open’, Hong Kong officials say after last big test

Final large-scale stress test includes one-hour performance by athletes and dancers at main stadium, with ‘Leave Easy’ webpage launched for crowd.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to consider extending panda cub enclosure opening hours

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s 2 giant panda cubs

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Luxury Hotels

At Hong Kong’s East hotel, the city’s resilience is embodied in a stylish package

In Quarry Bay, East Hong Kong offers guests all the trappings of a luxury hotel in a location blending history and modern commerce – one wrapped in a neighbourhood less trodden by tourists.

Straits times: an East Hong Kong guest room with panoramic views over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s panda economy not all black and white

As Hong Kong looks forward to the public debut of twin pandas, the city must come up with the right ideas to prosper from its six bears.

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Hong Kong transport

How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?

Rules imminent after long wait, but worries persist over cabbies’ livelihoods and potential for ‘abusive’ practices by ride-hailing giants.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

The Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s tourist attractions are all around us

The city doesn’t need a host of new attractions. The place, its people and food are the attraction. But it needs revitalising and smart marketing.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Marathon bib mishap can tarnish Hong Kong’s reputation

Mix-up by manager that led to disqualifications at internationally renowned Hong Kong event must never be allowed to happen again.

Hong Kong society

Vendor denies ticket sale glitch for NJZ’s show at ComplexCon Hong Kong

Consumer Council says it has already received nine complaints related to purchasing of ComplexCon tickets, involving HK$39,479 in total.

The group’s performance in Hong Kong will be the first since their split from their former label. Photo: Facebook/NewJeans
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong, mainland stars to perform at ‘historic’ Kai Tak Sports Park opening

Athletes and singers from across generations will feature in ‘grand’ March 1 ceremony, No 2 official Eric Chan says.

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Authorities have been conducting stress tests at Kai Tak Sports Park ahead of its March 1 opening. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong’s budget should give smart village plans a boost

Readers discuss how technology can help revitalise rural areas, the government’s anti-rodent campaign, the Lunar New Year parade, and the HK$2 transport subsidy.

Hong Kong society

Halal honour to give Muslims taste for Hong Kong

Hospitality and tourism sectors should learn from Convention and Exhibition Centre award as Hong Kong strengthens ties with the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong economy

80% of bar patrons in Hong Kong discouraged by proposed tobacco ban: poll

Many respondents also say they will opt for mainland establishments if ban is implemented.

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A bar in Tsim Sha Tsui East. Pub patronage could drop if a proposed ban flavoured tobacco product is implemented. Photo: Eugene Lee
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Complaints to Hong Kong consumer watchdog up by 20% to 40,839 cases last year

Food and entertainment services top the list, while Messi saga and Physical Fitness closure also behind spike in complaints.

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The abrupt close of the Physical Fitness gym chain was to blame for a rise in cases in the recreation and health clubs category. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Keep finger on pulse of Hong Kong tourism trends

Number of visitors arriving in Hong Kong has increased but it is still too early to say the tourism sector is out of the woods.

Hong Kong economy

Key Hong Kong delegate to suggest expanding visa scheme during ‘two sessions’

Starry Lee, who sits on National People’s Congress Standing Committee, to suggest expanding scheme to other cities in Greater Bay Area.

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Lunar New Year

Call to expand Hong Kong multiple-entry visas to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou

Legislator Perry Yiu calls for expansion of visa scheme currently offered to Shenzhen residents to attract more overnight visitors to Hong Kong.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during Lunar New Year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

ComplexCon Hong Kong in March to feature K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans

Group will make debut performance in city under new name, joining a line-up including MC Jin and Zico from March 21 to 23.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park halts sale of luxury watch after alligator-strap outcry

Theme park apologises after launching HK$36,000 panda-themed luxury watch the previous day.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants pull in HK$27.6 billion in fourth quarter

Recovering mainland economy and improvements in local tourism as well as market sentiment cited as reasons for uptick, government says.

Diners at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui. Provisional data released by the Census and Statistics Department showed the total value of restaurant receipts rose by 0.4 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Uptick in mainland Chinese, foreign visitors to Hong Kong over Lunar New Year

Data shows 1.6 million mainland visitors arrived between January 25 and February 4, a 3.5 per cent increase over the same period last year.

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Visitors to The Peak snap photos of Hong Kong’s skyline over the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Restaurants Eggslut, The Ark to shut Hong Kong outlets amid retail upheaval

Burger joint The Ark is closing its Russell Street outlet later this week and plans to relocate to Shenzhen to follow the shift in spending patterns.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Cruise, not medical, tourism the key for Hong Kong

Readers discuss where the focus of the city’s attempts to boost tourism should lie, and preparations for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong sets post-pandemic record with 4.7 million visitors in January

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says Lunar New Year ‘golden week’ holiday has been a great start to 2025.

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Visitors were spotted across Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to officially open on March 1

About 50,000 people join trial event, with stadium’s retractable roof open for first time to test noise levels.

Kai Tak Stadium has a retractable roof. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Catch-up call for Hong Kong as expanded ComplexCon festival returns in March

Festival to be held at AsiaWorld-Expo will be expanded compared with last year, including bigger concert venue.

Hong Kong

ComplexCon Hong Kong announces Metro Boomin and Zico as 2025 headliners

A meeting of American and Asian hip-hop, the concerts also feature Quavo, Hong Kong favs MC Jin and Jace, and South Korea’s Changmo and B.I.

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