The Post highlights events on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from music to bun scrambling, as city prepares to welcome 840,000 mainland tourists.
Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.
But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.
‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside flat at Wah Shun House, Fire Services Department says.
Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
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Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.
Lawmaker calls for protection of consumers, saying sale of tickets with obstructed views benefits neither performers nor audience.
Committee members include Chief Executive John Lee, former city leader Tung Chee-hwa and Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong Zheng Yanxiong.
Proposal follows coroner’s suggestion that government regulate thickening agent’s use in such products in response to child’s death in 2021.
Local eateries left reeling despite arrivals reaching 522,000, a 20 per cent increase compared with same period last year.
‘We have to protect the health of non-smokers but cannot deny grass-roots residents the right to smoke,’ lawmaker says.
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s record-breaking musical series centred around use of more eco-friendly design for ancient string instrument.
‘The measure could potentially hit [the US’ own] logistics … affecting not only us but the rest of the world,’ industry leader says.
Firms exhibiting their products say US is a major market but they are actively diversifying to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.
Top government adviser says city must distinguish between the US administration and business sector as tariff turmoil persists.
Many residents are travelling during the break while visitors are spending less, industry leader Simon Wong says.
Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong, Zheng Yanxiong, says city should expedite Northern Metropolis and boost cooperation with mainland.
Video shows driver overtaking stopped bus and veering into lane with oncoming traffic while carrying 10 children.
Undercover officers pose as customers in two separate cases, which are first to emerge since update to regulations earlier this year.
Rail operator says second of four devices to be installed overnight to connect track to planned Tung Chung East station.
Number of smuggling cases involving ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horn has ‘dropped significantly’ since 2021, government says.
But lawmaker Jeffrey Lam proposes following Beijing’s lead with 34 per cent tariff on US imports as show of support.
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The Post looks at sectors that will be affected most as exports worth billions face vastly higher duties.
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Samba dance, reggae drumming and ginga football among activities that will foster better understanding between two cultures, organiser says.
Daughter says co-founder of health and beauty chain Phillip Wain in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, died on March 14 at his home in Australia.
Crowds flocked to The Last Dance and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, but cinemas still shut after takings slumped.
‘Dancing Water Drops’, by local artist Simon Ma, features 600 giant water droplets made of recycled plastic.
Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.
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