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AsiaWorld-Expo

AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), a leading entity in the Events & Exhibitions and Venue Management sector, is a Hong Kong-based large-scale exhibition and convention centre. Located on Chek Lap Kok island, adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport, it offers over 70,000 square metres of versatile space for exhibitions, conventions, concerts, and sports events. AWE primarily serves global and regional businesses, event organisers, and visitors, particularly from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Notable for its strategic location and state-of-the-art facilities, AWE has received accolades such as "Best International Venue" and "Best Convention Centre - North Asia".

Visitors to the International Jewellery Show in March. Informa and the Tourism Board are teaming up to turn the Festival of Connoisseurs into a flagship event to be held annually until 2028. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s first high-end expo with yachts and supercars to launch in November

SCMP learns inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs to receive some of HK$100 million set aside for MICE sector under 2026-27 budget.

3 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM

Hyrox

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

27 Aug 2026 - 6:24AM

Fencing

Hong Kong’s hosting nous, crowd support key to locking in fencing Grand Prix spot

31 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM

Fencing

Hong Kong typhoon causes spectators to miss out on home fencers at world event

City’s fencers in men’s épée and women’s sabre bow out before the round of 16 behind closed doors of AsiaWorld-Expo.

26 Jul 2026 - 8:58PM

Fencing

Hong Kong fencers prepare to compete at World Championships on home soil

Ryan Choi, Cheung Ka-long and Kaylin Hsieh skip the qualifiers and receive a bye to the main draw thanks to their top 16 ranking.

21 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

23 Jun 2026 - 8:43AMvideocam

Hyrox

Hong Kong to stage 2027 Hyrox World Championships in ‘full-circle moment’

From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.

19 Jun 2026 - 8:41AM

Almost 20,000 athletes took part in this year’s Hyrox event at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Hyrox's Rise in Asia

Your Hyrox race-day road map: tips on training, recovery and mindset

Three competitors – from first-timers to pros – explain what to expect, and how to balance strength with speed to cross the finish line with confidence.

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Hyrox

Hong Kong’s largest Hyrox event attracts fitness fanatics from over 60 countries

More than 19,500 competitors are expected to converge on AsiaWorld-Expo over the three days from Friday.

8 May 2026 - 9:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong IP festival Con-Con draws crowds on opening day

Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines.

4 Apr 2026 - 7:45PM

Crowds pack the IP extravaganza at AsiaWorld-Expo on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

3 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM

The Repulse Bay is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including pop-up markets, art workshops and Easter activities. Check out this and our other recommendations of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: The Repulse Bay

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15

Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

13 Mar 2026 - 10:58AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders

Commerce chief says push in response to HK$100 million budgeted to ‘attract large international exhibitions with new elements to Hong Kong’.

1 Mar 2026 - 9:40PM

Hong Kong economy

Gundam, Godzilla to headline Asian IP festival Con-Con in Hong Kong

Two-day event will also showcase Japanese musicians including festival ambassador Cocomi, daughter of actor Takuya Kimura.

11 Feb 2026 - 11:16PM

A Gundam exhibition will feature the anime franchise’s characters and mobile suits. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Five-star event driving Hong Kong show jumping to greater heights, top rider says

Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show gets under way at AsiaWorld-Expo, with city’s young riders learning from the best.

31 Jan 2026 - 5:59PM

Hong Kong’s Carrie Wang clears a jump during the first Asian Youth Challenge Competition at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Elson Li

2025 National Games

Hongkonger Ho targets podium finish on home soil at National Games

City’s top men’s epeeist last stood on the podium alongside his teammates at the Asian Championships in 2017.

4 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?

As a number of economic initiatives mark significant anniversaries, it is worth looking back on the development strategy of a previous era.

28 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM

Wellness

What to do at Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo 2025, biggest yet

Among its many attractions, FWE Hong Kong 2025 will include Hyrox races featuring stars such as Physical 100’s Hong Beom-seok.

25 Jul 2025 - 12:15PMvideocam

South Korean athlete Hong Beom-seok competes during the Hyrox Open Asian Championships at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong in 2024. He will be competing again at this year’s event. Photo: Edmond So

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AsiaWorld-Expo

Hong Kong’s first high-end expo with yachts and supercars to launch in November

SCMP learns inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs to receive some of HK$100 million set aside for MICE sector under 2026-27 budget.

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Hong Kong’s hosting nous, crowd support key to locking in fencing Grand Prix spot

Hong Kong typhoon causes spectators to miss out on home fencers at world event

City’s fencers in men’s épée and women’s sabre bow out before the round of 16 behind closed doors of AsiaWorld-Expo.

Hong Kong fencers prepare to compete at World Championships on home soil

Ryan Choi, Cheung Ka-long and Kaylin Hsieh skip the qualifiers and receive a bye to the main draw thanks to their top 16 ranking.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

Hong Kong to stage 2027 Hyrox World Championships in ‘full-circle moment’

From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Your Hyrox race-day road map: tips on training, recovery and mindset

Three competitors – from first-timers to pros – explain what to expect, and how to balance strength with speed to cross the finish line with confidence.

Hong Kong’s largest Hyrox event attracts fitness fanatics from over 60 countries

More than 19,500 competitors are expected to converge on AsiaWorld-Expo over the three days from Friday.

Hong Kong IP festival Con-Con draws crowds on opening day

Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15

Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders

Commerce chief says push in response to HK$100 million budgeted to ‘attract large international exhibitions with new elements to Hong Kong’.

Gundam, Godzilla to headline Asian IP festival Con-Con in Hong Kong

Two-day event will also showcase Japanese musicians including festival ambassador Cocomi, daughter of actor Takuya Kimura.

Five-star event driving Hong Kong show jumping to greater heights, top rider says

Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show gets under way at AsiaWorld-Expo, with city’s young riders learning from the best.

Hongkonger Ho targets podium finish on home soil at National Games

City’s top men’s epeeist last stood on the podium alongside his teammates at the Asian Championships in 2017.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?

As a number of economic initiatives mark significant anniversaries, it is worth looking back on the development strategy of a previous era.

What to do at Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo 2025, biggest yet

Among its many attractions, FWE Hong Kong 2025 will include Hyrox races featuring stars such as Physical 100’s Hong Beom-seok.

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

Your Hyrox race-day road map: tips on training, recovery and mindset

Opinion | Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?