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An artist’s impression of the government’s preliminary proposal for the Hung Hom harbourfront, which includes constructing a “world-class” yacht berthing facility to accommodate up to 200 vessels. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development

Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong courts Middle East tourists with ‘high-end’ sports offerings

Hong Kong economy

Single-digit rise forecast for mainland tourists in Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

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The sale of conventional smoking products with flavours other than menthol, including flavoured shisha, is expected to be banned from the second quarter of 2027. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

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Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day but filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Punters cheer the start of the Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official

Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.

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United States

Letters | Harvard’s defiance of Trump is a courageous stand for freedom

Readers discuss the university’s resistance against political suppression, the deadly Kashmir attack, Hong Kong’s service standards, and how to turn tariff disruption into opportunity.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Smooth travel begins with fair insurance

Hong Kong watchdog finds policies offering fewer benefits to old and young although they are paying the same as others.

Tourists pose for pictures during the cherry blossom season at Ueno Park in Tokyo at the end of March. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong eyes turning Hung Hom waterfront into yacht bay for rich tourists

Development Bureau unveils preliminary development proposal for HK$10 billion to HK$20 billion project around Hong Kong Coliseum.

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Yachts and boats berthed in Aberdeen. Authorities are hoping to boost “yacht tourism” to attract big spenders to the city. Photo: Nora Tam
Art Basel

‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy

Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.

Insurance

Hong Kong’s 2024 life insurance sales soar 21% to record US$28 billion

Mainland Chinese tourists last year spent HK$62.8 billion (US$8 billion) on life and medical policies, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, according to the Insurance Authority.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart amid blocked view complaints

Lawmaker calls for protection of consumers, saying sale of tickets with obstructed views benefits neither performers nor audience.

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Cantopop star Nicholas Tse at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Will Hong Kong firms bear the brunt of Labour Day ‘golden week’ exodus?

Expectations low among business leaders, as some residents likely to set off on five-day getaways.

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Mainland tourists visit Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Nicholas Tse fans fume over obstructed views at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Lawmakers call for organisers to be more transparent about seat views when selling tickets.

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Cathay Pacific

Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grows by 19.8% in March

City’s flag carrier also says it is bracing for uncertainties in terms of cargo business amid sweeping US tariffs.

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Art Basel

Transforming Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour into a floating art gallery

The city’s premier art space draws millions with its large-scale installations by artists like Kaws in a space bigger than the M+ museum.

One of the two giant rubber ducks by Florentijn Hofman, anchored at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Only fair for Hong Kong to have rules on birth ‘gatecrashers’

As the number of non-local pregnant women trying to deliver in Hong Kong rises again, a policy to ensure sufficient care for residents is essential.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Lessons to learn from Hong Kong exodus at Easter

Hong Kong businesses must think of better ways to attract customers if they are to survive what appears to be an intensifying economic restructuring.

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People departing Hong Kong are seen at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Easter exodus bites hard as Hong Kong restaurants report 50% drop in business

Local eateries left reeling despite arrivals reaching 522,000, a 20 per cent increase compared with same period last year.

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The Coffee HK x Tokyo Coffee Festival is being held at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: May Tse
Doxxing and cyberbullying

Letters | Society must open its eyes to the harm of cyberbullying

Readers discuss how today’s social media-savvy youth are susceptible to online bullying, responsible promotion of island tourism, and the plan to raise parking fines.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong resident found dead at Japanese ski resort after going snowboarding

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Coldplay creates HK$1.2 billion for Hong Kong, helps build ‘entire city brand’

Four shows drew tourists from around region, but value of concert stop seen as going beyond extra revenue.

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Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin performs at Kai Tak Stadium on April 9. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong residents make 2.2 million outbound trips for Easter break

Catering industry representative forecasts 30 per cent decline in business during Easter compared with last year.

Hong Kong residents made 1.84 million departure trips between Thursday of last week and the second day of the Easter break. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Muslims welcome Halal Food Festival as latest step towards inclusivity

City is also more than halfway towards goal of establishing 500 halal-friendly restaurants by end of year.

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Hong Kong society

What crowds? Hong Kong geopark hotspot quiet on Easter holiday after warnings

Worries about crowds at High Island Reservoir’s East Dam in Sai Kung appear to have put some visitors off, while others soak up the serenity.

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