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Wynna Wong
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Wynna joined the SCMP in 2023 after nearly a decade as a reporter and anchor at various TV newsrooms. She specialises in Hong Kong macroeconomics, tourism and consumer trends, and holds an MA in journalism from Columbia University.
Wynna joined the SCMP in 2023 after nearly a decade as a reporter and anchor at various TV newsrooms. She specialises in Hong Kong macroeconomics, tourism and consumer trends, and holds an MA in journalism from Columbia University.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong macroeconomics, tourism, consumer trends
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Behzad Mirzaei says his nearly 80-year-old mother lives alone in Tehran, near areas that have already been hit.
Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000.
Events linked to these four sectors will account for 43 per cent of activities held this year, venue’s managing director says.
Large-scale exercise simulates power bank fire on plane and landing gear failure, triggering coordinated emergency response across departments.
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Hong Kong’s Airport Authority says at least nine flights have been cancelled or postponed.
Tourism minister also reveals 22-year-old ‘A Symphony of Lights’ will be dropped in favour of new offerings.
Tourism Board to launch light festivals ‘across various locations at different times of year to replace A Symphony of Lights,’ Paul Chan says.
But Hong Kong residents make 3.95 million outbound trips between February 13 and 23, nearly 10 per cent more than last year.
Visitor flows at Sai Kung’s country parks over Lunar New Year ‘within expectations’, with no serious environmental damage amid 32 enforcement cases.
Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park.
If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.
Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.
‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.
Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels.
Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals.
Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.
Longer holiday, Valentine’s Day overlap drive 21.6 per cent increase in outbound trips from 2025.
Consumer Council says complaints about car-park services have remained persistently high in recent years, with 120 cases recorded in 2025.
Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.
South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off.
Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police.
Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31.
Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands.
Authorities step up crowd and environmental controls to prevent repeat of past incidents as city braces for 1.4 million mainland Chinese tourists.
Blaze on barge carrying recycled metal early on Friday prompts Hong Kong lawmaker to call for stricter safety oversight.
Footage circulating online appears to show black bag on fire and emitting thick white smoke inside train carriage.
Documents released by US Justice Department show years-long email correspondence and meetings in person, with financier providing funds.
Court hands down stiff sentence to deter growing abuse of personal bank accounts.
