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Sergio Garcia celebrates winning LIV Golf Hong Kong in front of a packed crowd. Photo: Eugene Lee
LIV Golf

Hong Kong working on deal to bring LIV Golf back ‘year after year’, Law says

Sports and tourism minister Rosanna Law says two sides working ‘seriously and closely’ together as record crowds watch Garcia victory.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong family behind Vitasoy donates HK$100 million to CUHK art museum

Hong Kong

Hong Kong halal bazaar? New attractions among ideas to lure more Muslim visitors

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Hong Kong society

Naming contest for Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs draws 35,700 entries

Ocean Park says organisers ‘blown away’ by number of suggestions, adds competition results will be announced in first half of this year.

(From left) “Younger Brother” and “Elder Sister” are set to receive new names following a competition. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong Disneyland has no room for complacency despite record results

Roller-coaster ride by attraction to its first profit in a decade buoyed by tourism recovery gives cautious grounds for optimism.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong cultural hub to stage inaugural arts week in Shanghai in June

Event will run from June 18 to 22, as West Kowloon arts hub looks to ‘market the Hong Kong brand’ and set up similar initiatives in other cities.

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LIV Golf

Hong Kong, LIV Golf talks at early stage as league CEO hails ‘wonderful’ city

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil won’t be drawn on nature of talks about long-term deal, but highlights ‘supportive’ relationship with government.

Scott O’Neil, the LIV Golf CEO, says any event would need government support, “and we have a really supportive government partner here”. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

‘I know who I’d want to hit’: Hongkongers, tourists queue to curse ‘villains’

Causeway Bay underpass packed for annual beating and burning of effigies, as tradition draws hundreds.

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Hong Kong economy

Doraemon showcase, a hit in Hong Kong, set for world tour beginning in Shanghai

Founder of design studio AllRightsReserved says overseas event organisers, venue owners had pitched idea to him after seeing show last year.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park must achieve highest standards to succeed

Smooth and star-studded grand opening at site of Hong Kong’s former airport marred by reported security breach and ticket scalping.

The Kai Tak Stadium is seen following its opening ceremony on Saturday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Record-breaking 1.19 million Filipino tourists flock to Hong Kong in 2024

Strong economic growth and targeted initiatives result in Filipinos becoming third-largest group of visitors to city.

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Tourists from the Philippines explore the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourists in Japan may soon be able to use Octopus app for payments

Octopus Holdings says it is in talks with different platforms in Japan and aims to collaborate with those that have greater payment coverage.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park probes claim touts helped fans into opening

Ticket touts reportedly helped visitors get into Saturday’s star-studded opening ceremony for a fee of about HK$1,000 per person.

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Hong Kong economy

Singaporean star JJ Lin to perform at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Tickets for May 24 and 25 concerts to go on sale at noon on March 20, with prices starting at HK$380.

Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin is set to be the first Mandopop artist to perform at the newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Weibo/ JJ Lin
Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese brands to lead retail leasing in Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese brands are seizing opportunities from rising tourism and an influx of migrants, analysts say.

Taobao, in partnership with PapaHome, has opened a store in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Head of Hong Kong arts hub optimistic over East-West partnerships despite Trump

West Kowloon arts hub chief Betty Fung meets representatives from MoMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum during US visit.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong tourism can learn from Disneyland’s magical turnaround

The theme park drew more visitors despite higher prices. Hong Kong must ditch copycat strategies and double down on its unique identity.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park breezes through first real crowd control test

About 33,000 spectators cleared out of Kai Tak Stadium in around 20 minutes after end of star-studded opening show.

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Fans arrive at Kai Tak Sports Park for the opening ceremony. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Will Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park breathe new life into nearby bars?

Wan Chai may be handing over its Hong Kong Sevens nightlife crown, but bar owners near new stadium are not buying the buzz just yet.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Will Hong Kong host Lady Gaga at Kai Tak or lose to Singapore again?

‘There will be some concerts, some of them are by singers who hadn’t sung in Hong Kong for a long time, some of them are superstars in Asia,’ tourism minister Rosanna Law says.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong’s ‘soft power’ can give tourism sector a boost, experts say

Budget cuts for tourism sector do not necessarily mean less development for the industry, lawmakers and insiders argue.

The creative industries can help Hong Kong with new tourist hotspots or “check-in” locations, a lawmaker says. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Free admission to Hong Kong’s M+ museum on March 9 to mark Art March

Visitors will be able to access all general admission exhibitions without having to preregister.

Admission to M+ usually costs HK$120 for adults and HK$60 for concessions. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Sino Land reports 30% earnings drop, full pipeline

The group ‘remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook’ for the city’s property market, chairman says.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong to entice big spenders by turning LIV Golf into long-term fixture

City’s 2025 budget also lays out plans to attract more business travellers by developing MICE sector, building ties with Middle East.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Increased airport departure tax will have ‘minimal’ impact on Hong Kong tourism

Finance chief Paul Chan says move will boost revenue by HK$1.6 billion per year.

An increase on departure tax on Hong Kong’s air passengers will be introduced in October. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Trio arrested as Hong Kong cracks down on Kai Tak Sports Park ticket touts

Opening ceremony tickets worth HK$10 on sale for up to HK$2,000.

An aerial view of Kai Tak Sports Park main stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | When tourists come to Hong Kong, they’re not panda-hunting

Readers discuss what the city should city do to attract visitors, and the suggestion that restaurants stay open round the clock.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Disneyland reports record profit, plans more free tickets for helpers

Net profit in 2023-2024 rebounded to HK$838 million from a net loss of HK$356 million in 2022-23, the first profit in a decade.

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