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9 September, 2024
Professor Ngai To says the film’s transparency and ability to block oxygen and water vapour need to be improved. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong scientists turn kombucha ingredient into plastic substitute

Team’s waterproof, oilproof polymer can be used as a biodegradable packaging material for food and drinks.

Hong Kong cinema

Can Hong Kong films top the successes of 2024 this year?

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Remember What I Forgot: nostalgic tale of a Hong Kong cinema geek

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Eason Chan axes Thai show over ‘safety issues’ for Chinese citizens

Cantopop star’s concert, scheduled for February 22, axed just days after mainland actor reported missing and later rescued.

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Eason Chan performs in Shenzhen on his “Fear and Dream World Tour”. Photo: Facebook/Fear and Dreams World Tour
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements

District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.

Hong Kong society

Board members fear famed Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp

Town Planning Board holds first public hearing on Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road development scheme in Mong Kok.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million

Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.

British band Suede puts on a show at the Clockenflap festival in Central in November. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Burning Blood: stars of Young and Dangerous back for awful police thriller

Jerry Lamb, Jason Chu, Jordan Chan and Michael Tse reunite in Wilson Chin’s posthumous final film that is just as bad as his others.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon hub proposes to build 1,995 flats to ease burden

Project, which consists of seven residential buildings, is seen as a way to ease the arts hub’s financial strain.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams

Instead of prioritising one-off events, tourism planners should add value to its cultural treasures by embracing new technology and new ideas.

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The body frame of a tram is seen at the Witty Street tram depot in Hong Kong’s Sai Wan district on August 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade

Night parade will be held on the first day of the Year of the Snake, showcasing 55 performance groups, including K-pop band Kep1er.

K-pop girl group Kep1er will perform during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Editorial | The death of Hong Kong’s film industry has been overplayed

Two Hong Kong productions in particular show there is a role for the local industry despite 2024 having the poorest box office take in 13 years.

From our archives

When Hong Kong lost Cantopop superstar Anita Mui

Mui, an award-winning singer and actress who had dominated the city’s show business scene, announced her cancer diagnosis to a shocked world in September 2003.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

4 notable Monkey King adaptations in Hong Kong cinema. One stars Donnie Yen

We recall Journey to the West film adaptations, from Stephen Chow’s turn in the title role to one in which Donnie Yen plays the Monkey King.

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Donnie Yen as Monkey King in a still from The Monkey King (2014).
Chinese culture

What is that red Chinese candy box you see during Lunar New Year?

The chuen hup, also known as a togetherness box, is full of tiny sweet treats that carry rich cultural connotations and auspicious meanings.

A traditional chuen hup usually has eight compartments, and the snacks within are collectively called the “Eight Sweets”. The typical line-up – all candied – consists of lotus root, lotus seeds, water chestnuts, winter melon, carrot slices, kumquat, coconut shreds and coconut wedges. Photo: Shutterstock
Horoscopes

Chinese horoscopes: what does January 2025 hold for your zodiac sign?

The final phase of the Dragon year is about balance, reflection and preparing for the Year of the Snake – discover your potential challenges and opportunities ahead.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong villagers making way for new town hope to be resettled together

With development of Northern Metropolis, residents of Yau Tam Mei Tsuen face new way of life in near future but hope to retain long-standing ties.

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Hong Kong society

How a Hong Kong DJ is bringing the tunes of Joey Yung, Eason Chan to the world

Pete Sabine, also known as DJ Fabsabs, says he is on a quest to connect with Hongkongers globally through his Cantopop sets.

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DJ Pete Sabine displays some of the records from his vinyl collection. Photo: Kayla Chan
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong harbour boardwalk a step in right direction

Feature due to open by Lunar New Year is first phase in project that will provide recreation and enjoyment for Hong Kong public.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Meet Dayo Wong, stand-up comedy icon and Hong Kong box office king

The star of The Last Dance has had a tumultuous rise to the top, with a string of failed films but a stellar stand-up career under his belt.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can boost tourism by repositioning itself as gateway to Asia

The government should focus less on mega-events and more on working with other Asian cities to offer exotic holiday bundles to Western tourists.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong box office receipts fell to HK$1.34 billion in 2024, lowest since 2011

While earnings were down by 6.2 per cent over 2023, one bright spot offered hope: local films sold more tickets than Hollywood productions.

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Louis Koo (left) and Raymond Lam in a screengrab from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. Photo: Handout
Lunar New Year

Chinese horoscopes: what to expect in the Year of the Wood Snake 2025

As the world enters the Year of the Wood Snake later this month, those born in the Years of the Rat, Monkey, Rooster, Horse and Dragon should experience good luck.

From our archives

Recap | Sammo Hung honoured, Bruce Lee’s legacy, Jackie Chan’s breakthrough and more

Explore the legacies of martial arts legends Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and their impact on Hollywood and Hong Kong cinema.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong welcomes 2025 as hundreds of thousands gather for harbour fireworks

Themed ‘The Symphony of Happiness’, New Year countdown celebration began at 11pm with four sets of fireworks and star-studded musical and dance performance.

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Hong Kong’s countdown celebration had the theme of “The Symphony of Happiness”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Kai Tak terminal tender gives new operator time to prepare: Hong Kong minister

Tourism secretary Rosanna Law says opening tenders in 2027 will be too late for a contract that expires in 2028.

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The Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas arrives at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Photo: Martin Chan
From our archives

Our most-read PostMag stories of 2024, from Donald Trump to Sammo Hung

What were the most popular stories with our online readers this year? Donald Trump was the winner, as a look back at his attempt to sell his yacht in Hong Kong was No 1 on our charts ….

Hong Kong society

1.1km boardwalk set to open in Hong Kong’s North Point by Lunar New Year

Project built beneath Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion harbourfront enhancement programme.

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