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For the first time, the festival has extended its opening hours until 1am on Friday and Saturday, an hour later than in previous years. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong economy

Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall

Exhibitors say festival’s first two days have drawn bigger crowds as revellers seek out alternatives to nightlife hotspot Lan Kwai Fong.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first ‘Halloween Month’ surges to a finale as revellers pack streets

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry

Chinese culture

Opinion | What China’s best new cultural spaces have in common: the light touch

The cultural venues emerging in China today are quieter, lighter and more deeply rooted than those of recent decades.

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Tang Ancestral Hall in Ping Shan, Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive IATA digital identity certification

HKIA one of first two recipients of ‘One ID’ certification but officials say adoption of facial recognition technology slower than expected.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to prioritise public transport at Huanggang Port over Halloween weekend

Chief Secretary Eric Chan warns cross-border drivers of congestion during 11pm to 2am window from Friday to Sunday.

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Halloween

Opinion | Halloween is everywhere in Hong Kong. Nothing wrong with that

Some aren’t thrilled that Hong Kong is becoming the Spooky Administrative Region, but there is no reason not to join a multibillion-dollar trend.

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Revellers dress up as Taoist ghostbusters for an early Halloween celebration at Lan Kwai Fong in Central district on October 24. “Hong Kong Halloween Month” is in keeping with a strategy for ramping up festivals which are not so prominent in mainland China. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong proposes more homes, less office space at Hung Hom harbourfront

Development Bureau trims commercial space and shifts housing inland near station and university, making way for harbourfront public space.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure mainland yachts are welcome

To make the southbound scheme a success, berthing capacity and related facilities must be expanded and the ecological impact monitored.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Peak lighting outcry spotlights the trouble with fast-track governance

The backlash over the Hong Kong tourism project should raise a red flag where it concerns consulting stakeholders in policymaking.

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People walk by lights installed on the trees along Lugard Road, The Peak, on October 20. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to boost Huanggang Port capacity after Halloween, concert congestion

Chief Secretary Eric Chan urges travellers to stagger trips, consider staying overnight to experience city’s culture.

The revamped crossing, which opened this month, is the city’s only port offering 24-hour passenger clearance. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Upgrade or eyesore? Why Hong Kong’s Peak light display has hit a snag

One of several new attractions meant to replace retired light show, initiative has been criticised by local residents and visitors.

Hong Kong society

2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry

Two large metal stands removed following visit by tourism commissioner, lawmaker and councillor to site.

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Hong Kong society

Halloween comes early to Hong Kong as festivities draw crowds, lift bar business

Streets of Central are packed as visitors and locals enjoy events held under the Tourism Board’s inaugural ‘Hong Kong Halloween Month’.

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Lan Kwai Fong is packed with people enjoying the early Halloween vibe. Photo: Kit Lai
Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Hong Kong’s once-packed Stanley neighbourhood is dead. What happened?

The seaside town went from drawing weekend crowds to boarded-up bars and restaurants. How did it get like this, and is it good for residents?

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A handful of people wander around the vacant Murray House in Stanley, Hong Kong, on September 21, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong tours avoid France protest areas as schools cancel planned trips

Hong Kong authorities have issued amber outbound travel alert for country, following weeks of protests.

Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Nothing is set in stone’: Peak lighting project suspended amid tree damage fears

Project’s future remains uncertain as residents question its impact, visitors doubt its appeal and lawmaker says district councillor was not consulted.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues amber travel alert for France as school protests turn violent

Government advises residents who intend to visit France, or are already there, to monitor the situation amid persistent protests across the country.

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A protester waving a French national flag walks past a fire during clashes. Photo: AFP
Tourism

Guizhou targets Hong Kong travellers with extended-stay mountain getaways

A Guizhou official says the number of homestay lodgings in the province has risen by 30 per cent over the past year.

Shenzhen

Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as holiday ends

Revamped land crossing handles 9,401 inbound travellers in two hours, a 366% jump over the same times in September as smooth flow replaces Sunday delays.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | From pandas to Peak vistas, Hong Kong sets out to captivate Apec delegates

Packed social programme for 500 VIPs features Big Buddha, giant pandas and tech hubs in bid to showcase Hong Kong’s soft power.

Delegates will enjoy an up-close experience with six giant pandas at Ocean Park. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled trees

Tourism Board will review light trail project following public outcry over chopped flowers, trees and “eyesore” devices.

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The controversy centres on a lighting installation project near Lugard Road and Harlech Road. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Huanggang Port swarmed by holiday rush with reports of 2-hour waits

More than 30,000 departures recorded between 10am and 2pm, with security chief calling on travellers to use other checkpoints.

Shenzhen

Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Security chief Chris Tang expects daily trips to exceed 100,000 over Chung Yeung Festival break, with extra staff deployed to handle travellers.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong aims for share of HK$350 billion yacht industry as travel scheme opens

Senior official signals more measures to boost share of global yacht industry as first mainland Chinese vessel enters Hong Kong under southbound scheme.

There are more than 90 super yachts exceeding 30 metres in Hong Kong and the government will roll out more measures to boost the yacht economy, according to deputy finance chief Michael Wong. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | A mega-events capital has little margin for error

Hong Kong has a largely successful record of hosting world-class events. That is precisely why the exceptions stand out.

Cyclists finish the Hong Kong Cyclothon at the West Kowloon Cultural District on October 11. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Letters | It’s seriously time for Hong Kong to greenlight a transport museum

Readers discuss the need for a venue to celebrate the city’s transport history, and the rule requiring removal of bicycle wheels.

Mainland China

5 Guangdong-registered yachts set to enter Hong Kong as southbound scheme starts

Marine chief Wong Sai-fat pledges to step up patrols while dismissing concerns over possible harm to marine ecology, as yachts set to arrive on Friday.

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