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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
Veteran mountaineer Chung Kin-man says May is not a stable period for climbing – not completely warm, with cold spells still possible.
Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612.
Officials insist cases are isolated, as SCMP reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items.
Helpers in Hong Kong describe difficulty of finding places they can gather after some online posts suggested visitors were setting up tents.
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Many visitors head to countryside for scenic views, while others opt for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque locales.
Latest increase to HK$43.10 per hour offers limited boost, but helps workers keep pace with inflation and stabilises labour costs.
SCMP highlights what many travellers are currently searching for as they ditch traditional ‘must-see’ spots for niche, experience-led itineraries.
Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases.
Suspects aged between 18 and 61 held in the city as part of coordinated operation involving seven jurisdictions and more than 300 arrests.
Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents.
The force says gang members split roles, from lookout to hot-wiring and delivery to buyers.
Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.
Japan issues tsunami warning for north and northeast prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after quake strikes at 4.53pm.
Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says first day of phased re-entry proceeded ‘in an orderly manner’ and describes process as ‘largely smooth’.
Hong Kong China Rugby executive says flagship sports tournament continues to draw strong international interest.
Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.
Police urge public to be vigilant after separate exercise finds 13 per cent of workers clicked on phishing email links sent as a test.
Case comes just days after another Hong Kong doctor was dismissed in a separate but similar privacy controversy.
Cathay reduction affects flights mainly on regional routes, along with some services to Australia, South Asia and South Africa, from May 16 to June 30.
Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.
Peace of mind is elusive for young Iranians, who wait helplessly for news of loved ones and fight disinformation amid flood of contradictory reports.
Industry representatives say price of industrial diesel has increased by more than 190 per cent in just over one month.
Passenger flows topped 192,000 in first two days, one of busiest periods for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in years, automobile association says.
Minimal Funeral founder Pasu Ng says people more willing to discuss death in wake of the Covid pandemic, mass emigration and deadly Tai Po fire.
Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict have dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances.
More residents are travelling to mainland China for the break because of the Middle East war, Tourism Association head says.
60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport.
‘IP is not just a character. It is a whole ecosystem, from content to merchandising, events and tourism,’ industry veteran says.
