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Victoria Harbour will not be lighting up with the usual fireworks display on New Year’s Eve as the city continues to mourn after the deadly Tai Po fire. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong right to strike a balance on New Year’s events

In the wake of the deadly fire, cancelling the fireworks display while going ahead with some events is sensible even as investigations into the tragedy continue.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong scraps New Year’s Eve fireworks, moves countdown to Central

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Hong Kong property

Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong’s status as major sports and entertainment venue

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium ranks world’s No 3 in ticket sales in debut year

Venue’s ranking, just nine months after debut, cements city’s status as Asia’s events capital, operator says.

Kai Tak Stadium hosted the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match between Hong Kong and Bangladesh. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong records 17% rise in November visitors as numbers near full-year target

City nears 49 million target, with 45.2 million visitors so far as mega-events and new venues draw tourists from mainland China and beyond.

Hong Kong racing

K-pop star Rain gets HKIR day off to electric start, thousands head to Sha Tin

Longines Hong Kong International Races week reaches climax, visitors travel from around the world to see Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising.

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Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong racing tourists to pump HK$35 million into city’s economy this week

Overseas tour organisers for five-day festival say their groups include retirees, business travellers, horse owners and trainers.

Brittany Taylor is visiting the city for the first time for the Longines Hong Kong International Races week. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s October retail sales figures underline need for change

The data suggests sales didn’t keep up with increased tourism. Retailers must do more to adapt to visitors’ new spending preferences.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Visitors deserve to enjoy Egyptian heritage on display free of chaos

Museum organisers have taken steps to control overcrowding, but bottlenecks must be addressed to ensure a smooth run of the rare exhibition.

Hong Kong transport

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong

Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers have applied to drive into Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Night at Hong Kong museum? Evening hours eyed as Egyptian mummies draw 16,000

Museum director also apologises after large crowds queued for hours for ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museum’ over weekend.

People visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s whale of a tale: famous skeleton at Shek O gets new lease of life

Damaged skeleton of infant mammal that wandered into Victoria Harbour in 1955 meticulously recreated and displayed at original resting spot in Cape D’Aguilar.

International Property

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui holds ground as world’s fourth priciest shopping strip

The city’s core retail areas, including Causeway Bay and Central, dominate the Asia-Pacific regional table: Cushman & Wakefield.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks on influencer Khaby Lame’s global fame to boost tourist numbers

Tourism Board teams up with hundred of influencers, including world’s most followed content creator on TikTok, in campaign to showcase the city.

Influencer Khaby Lame, also known as “Speechless Brother” by some of his followers, was in the city as part of a tourism campaign. Photo: Rueters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong receives 41 million visitors in first 10 months of 2025, a 12% jump

Among visitors, 31.44 million came from mainland China – nearly 77 per cent of all arrivals – while 9.62 million were foreign tourists.

Tourists gather at the Blue House Cluster in Wan Chai for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Hong Kong welcomed 9.62 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong hiking

Hikers hit Hong Kong’s ‘Mount Eason’ for Sunset Peak silver grass, album art

Hikers mostly avoid runners taking part in a high-profile international trail race on Lantau Island.

Hong Kong society

Michelle Yeoh, Stray Kids among star line-up for 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong

Asia’s biggest event recognising achievements in K-pop, the 2025 MAMA Awards, will be held on November 28 and 29 at Kai Tak Stadium.

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Hong Kong

Collectors go all in at festival, marking Hong Kong’s rise as card trading hub

Biggest Grade10 Festival will be held at Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai on November 22 and 23 and feature more than 120 global exhibitors.

Collectors look for trading cards at the Amazing Toy Show x Grade 10 Card Show held at Hopewell Centre in June this year. Photo Nora Tam
Tourism

Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

But insurers warn travellers to stay out of bear-alert areas or risk losing their coverage.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How deeper ties with Monaco can help Hong Kong make waves

Collaboration with the principality, a magnet for millionaires, can boost Hong Kong’s blue and yacht economies and attract high-net-worth individuals.

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Hong Kong property

How Hong Kong’s currency exchange shops have become a dying breed

The number of currency exchange shops has halved since 2018 due to digital payments, stricter regulations and shifting travel patterns.

This picture taken on April 30, 2024, shows people queuing up at a currency exchange shop in Sheung Wan to buy Japanese yen, which sank to a 34-year low. Photo: Sam Tsang
2025 National Games

Hong Kong travel agencies target National Games windfall amid tourism upsurge

Firms aiming to capitalise by courting mainland Chinese visitors with tours to attend sporting events and other activities in the city.

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Spectators in Hong Kong get an early taste of National Games excitement at last Sunday’s torch relay. Photo: Nora Tam
2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong cites ‘racing tourism’ work in Legco bid scrutiny

Returning officer for tourism constituency asked fencing star to elaborate on her personal experience and qualifications within sector.

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Hong Kong economy

SpongeBob, Garfield among 20 characters joining Hong Kong’s IP carnival

Merry Balloon Hong Kong set to become Asia’s largest IP-themed carnival, with month-long event to launch on November 24.

The event’s organiser has said Hong Kong is in “a leading position” in the IP business. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Large outdoor artworks at Hong Kong Palace Museum to draw 500,000 visitors

Year-long exhibition, themed on traditional Chinese garden aesthetics, features sculptures and multimedia works by six local artists.

Hong Kong Palace Museum’s first outdoor public art exhibition will run until November 2, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | After a roaring wine festival, Hong Kong must keep the fun flowing

Efforts to further establish Hong Kong as a ‘culinary capital’ must continue, as the festive season approaches.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers can enjoy faster border access under new mainland Chinese measures

Facial recognition clearance will be expanded across the border, while more mainland professionals will be granted longer stays in the city.

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