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Crowds flock to Ocean Park to celebrate Hong Kong’s giant panda cubs turning 100 days old. Photo: Dickson Lee

Pork knuckles, red eggs party: Hong Kong giant panda cubs turn 100 days old

Giant panda Le Le also makes first public appearance in two months as park reopens special enclosure for bears.

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Editorial | Jockey Club plans aim to make sure Hong Kong will always come in first

Panda Watch: how can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach milestone?

Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months.

Giant Panda Le Le will be back in public view on Saturday for the first time since August. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Airlines to return to North America next year with Vancouver route

Chairman Yan Bo says service will be back on January 18 as part of ‘transformation’ from regional carrier into international airline.

Hong Kong’s mega-events in first half of 2025 set to attract 840,000 visitors

List of 93 mega-events revealed for first six months, with showcase of French impressionist masters and Coldplay’s concerts among them.

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Letters | Nothing wrong with asking Hong Kong tycoons to act for greater good

Readers discuss Xia Baolong’s call for business leaders to support the city’s growth, potential new Hong Kong attractions and facing up to depression.

The sun sets behind Hong Kong’s skyline on November 1. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit

Airport Authority expects visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels, and retailers are preparing promotional campaigns, but economists not optimistic.

Hong Kong tourism arrivals this year will be ‘marginally’ short of 46 million

Arrivals jump 37 per cent in the first 10 months of this year to 36.7 million, executive director of Tourism Board reveals.

Hong Kong downgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2.5%

The government’s previous full-year forecast was for growth of between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent.

The economy grew 3.3 per cent in 2023, after a contraction of 3.7 per cent in 2022. Photo: Dickson Lee

Free walking tours in Hong Kong’s Central district mix old with new

Urban Renewal Authority has launched free tours with retirees offering first-hand stories about Central and Sheung Wan.

Residents joining the guided tours will be able to use augmented reality (AR) apps to enhance the experience. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub eyes Middle East ties, annual deficit narrows

Betty Fung, CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, says music centre the next construction priority, if funds available.

Hong Kong to hold trial matches at 50,000-seat Kai Tak stadium in January

Authorities are holding multiple trial events at smaller facilities across the park in run-up to testing the showpiece stadium.

HK Express launches HK$2 flights for elderly Hongkongers. Are they the cheapest?

Cathay Pacific Airways’ budget arm reintroduces offer for one-way tickets for 20 destinations amid steep discounts from rivals.

The HK Express tickets only include one small personal item and one piece of cabin baggage for the passenger. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong urged to fully exploit potential of islands and coastline for tourism

District councillor and trade union representative suggest easing regulations so industry can provide better accommodation and transport.

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Mountain cabins at Sunset Peak on Lantau Island. Photo: James Wendlinger

Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities.

Can Muslim visitors boost tourism in Hong Kong?

Halal-certified food is not easy to find in the city, unfortunately – and language barriers are another challenge.

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How Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay Hotel became a haven for the famous

Once the pinnacle of opulence and grandeur, the Repulse Bay Hotel hosted guests like Ernest Hemingway, George Bernard Shaw and Wallis Simpson.

Repulse Bay Hotel in Hong Kong, in the 1920s. Photo: courtesy of The Repulse Bay

Will adding KPI target to tourism projects ensure Hong Kong doesn’t waste dollars?

Call comes after senior Beijing official Xia Baolong once again underscores need for government to improve offerings.

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‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign well-timed but more needed, ranking firm says

Quacquarelli Symonds tells Post city has advantages over many Western education destinations but universities still falling short in areas.

Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat

Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.

The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday made its Hong Kong debut along Central Harbourfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong to deploy tens of thousands to test crowd control at Kai Tak stadium

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says civil servants will disperse from stadium and walk to nearby MTR stations to check how crowds flow out of venue.

Kai Tak Sports Park is scheduled to officially open in March next year. Photo: Jelly Tse

Letters | Nuclear deterrence is mute on how to resolve root of conflict

Readers discuss Russia’s threat of nuclear strikes and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war, Cheung Chau’s fading charms, and Hong Kong’s outstanding healthcare service.

Walk in the park? Why it takes 1 hour to get from Hong Kong’s new stadium to TST

Post reporters test out public transport options at Kai Tak Sports Park and find construction sites throw up their share of hurdles.

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Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs near 3-month mark, more playful antics ahead

Ocean Park says pandas entering crucial stage of development in which they will become more active and explore their surroundings.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” will soon turn three months old. Photo: Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to mark panda cubs’ 100th day with local delicacy giveaway

Festivities to be held on November 23 and 24, coinciding with reopening of some giant panda attractions.

Ocean Park is celebrating the 100th day milestone of its home-grown panda cubs. Photo: Handout

Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s newest border checkpoint can handle big crowds, security chief says

Security chief Chris Tang tells lawmakers that Heung Yuen Wai crossing handles an average of 70,000 passenger trips per day.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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