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An aerial shot by a drone overlooking Hong Kong Stadium on the second day of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on April 9, 2016. Photo: Bruce Yan
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Wanted in Hong Kong: the theatrical equivalent of a hawker centre

Raze Hong Kong Stadium, which has outlived its purpose, and build a theatre village in its place to establish the city as a global cultural powerhouse.

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Accidents and personal safety

58 evacuated, woman taken to hospital after fire at Hong Kong flat

Hong Kong society

Happy Valley swimming pool shut over suspected fake lifeguard credentials

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions

Business operators in Happy Valley and Kai Tak without licences complain of being forced to turn away dog owners from outdoor seating areas.

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Patrons dine with their dog at a restaurant in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes leveraging its Guangzhou racecourse as strategic platform for deeper cooperation with mainland.

Hong Kong racing

Rain fails to dampen spirits as Hong Kong’s racing season ends at Happy Valley

Large crowd witnesses nine-race card marking the end of the 2025-26 campaign in which Caspar Fownes, Zac Purton prove the big winners.

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Hong Kong racing

Forza Toro fires in Spanish colours to claim ‘Eight To Glory’ race at Happy Valley

The eight jockeys contesting the unique event sport racing silks inspired by the eight quarter-finalists in the Fifa World Cup.

Jockeys watch on as Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (left) shoots for goal before the "Eight To Glory" race at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Architecture and design

A farewell tour through the flats, fashions and fixations that defined our design editor’s 22 years at PostMag

Explore the evolution of Hong Kong’s residential design, from microflats to innovative trends, as our design editor reflects on her two-decade tenure.

Hong Kong society

Suspected wartime grenade found in Hong Kong residential area

Bomb disposal officers safely handle suspected explosive found on a hillside in Happy Valley.

Hong Kong Marathon

Runners who missed out on Hong Kong Marathon complete Happy Valley ‘invitational’

With almost half of applicants unable to get a spot in Sunday’s event, a few do the next best thing – it’s still running, organiser says.

Trainer Michael Sik leads a small group of running enthusiasts around the outer track at Happy Valley Racecourse. Photo: Chieu Luu
Hong Kong courts

Domestic helper gets 5 months’ jail in Hong Kong for abusing 11-month-old baby

Principal magistrate says that, although the baby turned out to be fine, the offence was serious and involved a breach of trust.

Eastern Court has heard the guilty plea of the helper, who admitted to ill-treating the baby. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

Hong Kong property

Happy Valley nano flats rival The Peak as Hong Kong’s rent squeeze deepens

A rush of students, young professionals and new arrivals is pushing per-square-foot rents for Happy Valley nano flats towards The Peak territory.

Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$520,000 from employer

Employer living in luxury Happy Valley flat finds money missing and suspects helper.

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The theft was alleged to have occurred at a flat in the Leighton Hill development. Photo: Martin Chan
Interiors

A family home that celebrates imperfection, memory and grandma’s ceramics

As young parents, the founders of Hong Kong interior design studio Lim + Lu have experienced a shift in outlook and style.

Vincent Lim and Elaine Lu, co-founders of Lim + Lu, in the living room of their Happy Valley, Hong Kong, apartment. Photo: Common Studio
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Great Eagle’s executives jointly acquire US$1.5 million flat

Rising Thrive, an entity linked to Great Eagle’s executives, bought a 773 sq ft flat in Grand Mayfair in Kam Tin South.

First Mention

And they’re off! When Hong Kong’s Happy Valley got night racing in 1973

Floodlights transformed the city’s racecourse, drawing crowds that spilled from the track onto balconies, car parks and jammed streets.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank COO pays US$5.14 million for Happy Valley luxury flat

The transaction reflects a meaningful rebound in Hong Kong’s residential property segment, especially in high-end real estate.

General view of Hong Kong’s Happy Valley. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong racing

About 20,000 pack into Happy Valley to soak in final day of horse racing season

Many younger attendees choose to not bet on Happy Wednesday, which has a theme of ‘Music Festival’ over the past five weeks.

Hong Kong racing

Son Pak Fu handed chance to chase eighth Valley 1,200m success in loaded Class Two

With Glory Elite out because of a tendon injury, Tony Cruz’s city-circuit specialist enters the fray.

Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$300,000 of cash, jewellery

Second time in three days that a domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an employer.

Police are investigating a case of theft at a flat in Dragon Terrace, North Point. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$203,000 from boss

Woman detained hours after 63-year-old female employer reported alleged theft at The Leighton Hill in Happy Valley.

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The Leighton Hill is an upmarket development in Happy Valley. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bentley targets Valley bullseye before G1s: ‘he’s one I’m really looking forward to’

British jockey confident Young Arrow is ready to win in Wednesday night’s Class Three Ma Wan Handicap (1,200m).

Hong Kong racing

Mr Ascendency handles quick backup to clinch double for Yiu at Happy Valley

Five days after a strong second at Sha Tin, evergreen galloper strikes at city circuit to hand veteran handler a brace.

Hong Kong racing

Bullish Bentley hopes Group Three winner can leave Valley rivals Feeling blue

Helene Feeling headlines the Englishman’s eight-strong book of rides on Wednesday night.

Harry Bentley salutes aboard Helene Feeling in the Group Three January Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong building disasters, from an inferno to construction site tragedies

These were some of Hong Kong’s most tragic construction disasters, from the 1918 Happy Valley racecourse inferno to deadly lift crashes, highlighting the critical need for improved safety standards.

Six hundred lives were lost when a fire ravaged Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong, in 1918. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong racing

Ng books Barzalona for Classic Mile ride and celebrates much-needed Valley win

Trainer confirms star Frenchman will partner Johannes Brahms in the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Hong Kong racing

Purton breaks Whyte’s all-time record for HK wins at the Valley

Australian superstar surpasses South African champion’s benchmark for most victories by a jockey in the city.

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