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Tourists from the mainland take pictures in Kennedy Town on the last day of the “golden week” holiday on October 8. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s October retail sales figures underline need for change

The data suggests sales didn’t keep up with increased tourism. Retailers must do more to adapt to visitors’ new spending preferences.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Visitors deserve to enjoy Egyptian heritage on display free of chaos

Hong Kong transport

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong

Hong Kong society

Night at Hong Kong museum? Evening hours eyed as Egyptian mummies draw 16,000

Museum director also apologises after large crowds queued for hours for ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museum’ over weekend.

People visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s whale of a tale: famous skeleton at Shek O gets new lease of life

Damaged skeleton of infant mammal that wandered into Victoria Harbour in 1955 meticulously recreated and displayed at original resting spot in Cape D’Aguilar.

International Property

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui holds ground as world’s fourth priciest shopping strip

The city’s core retail areas, including Causeway Bay and Central, dominate the Asia-Pacific regional table: Cushman & Wakefield.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks on influencer Khaby Lame’s global fame to boost tourist numbers

Tourism Board teams up with hundred of influencers, including world’s most followed content creator on TikTok, in campaign to showcase the city.

Influencer Khaby Lame, also known as “Speechless Brother” by some of his followers, was in the city as part of a tourism campaign. Photo: Rueters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong receives 41 million visitors in first 10 months of 2025, a 12% jump

Among visitors, 31.44 million came from mainland China – nearly 77 per cent of all arrivals – while 9.62 million were foreign tourists.

Hong Kong hiking

Hikers hit Hong Kong’s ‘Mount Eason’ for Sunset Peak silver grass, album art

Hikers mostly avoid runners taking part in a high-profile international trail race on Lantau Island.

Hong Kong society

Michelle Yeoh, Stray Kids among star line-up for 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong

Asia’s biggest event recognising achievements in K-pop, the 2025 MAMA Awards, will be held on November 28 and 29 at Kai Tak Stadium.

Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh will appear as a presenter at the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong

Collectors go all in at festival, marking Hong Kong’s rise as card trading hub

Biggest Grade10 Festival will be held at Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai on November 22 and 23 and feature more than 120 global exhibitors.

Collectors look for trading cards at the Amazing Toy Show x Grade 10 Card Show held at Hopewell Centre in June this year. Photo Nora Tam
Tourism

Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

But insurers warn travellers to stay out of bear-alert areas or risk losing their coverage.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How deeper ties with Monaco can help Hong Kong make waves

Collaboration with the principality, a magnet for millionaires, can boost Hong Kong’s blue and yacht economies and attract high-net-worth individuals.

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Hong Kong property

How Hong Kong’s currency exchange shops have become a dying breed

The number of currency exchange shops has halved since 2018 due to digital payments, stricter regulations and shifting travel patterns.

This picture taken on April 30, 2024, shows people queuing up at a currency exchange shop in Sheung Wan to buy Japanese yen, which sank to a 34-year low. Photo: Sam Tsang
2025 National Games

Hong Kong travel agencies target National Games windfall amid tourism upsurge

Firms aiming to capitalise by courting mainland Chinese visitors with tours to attend sporting events and other activities in the city.

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Spectators in Hong Kong get an early taste of National Games excitement at last Sunday’s torch relay. Photo: Nora Tam
2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong cites ‘racing tourism’ work in Legco bid scrutiny

Returning officer for tourism constituency asked fencing star to elaborate on her personal experience and qualifications within sector.

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Hong Kong economy

SpongeBob, Garfield among 20 characters joining Hong Kong’s IP carnival

Merry Balloon Hong Kong set to become Asia’s largest IP-themed carnival, with month-long event to launch on November 24.

The event’s organiser has said Hong Kong is in “a leading position” in the IP business. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Large outdoor artworks at Hong Kong Palace Museum to draw 500,000 visitors

Year-long exhibition, themed on traditional Chinese garden aesthetics, features sculptures and multimedia works by six local artists.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | After a roaring wine festival, Hong Kong must keep the fun flowing

Efforts to further establish Hong Kong as a ‘culinary capital’ must continue, as the festive season approaches.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers can enjoy faster border access under new mainland Chinese measures

Facial recognition clearance will be expanded across the border, while more mainland professionals will be granted longer stays in the city.

Hongkongers will be able to use facial recognition at more mainland Chinese checkpoints under new measures. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong sports

Kai Tak Sports Park bookings run into 2027 as Hong Kong Stadium faces revamp

Culture chief Rosanna Law says HK$30 billion complex in Kai Tak has entered ‘operationally sound phase’ eight months after launch.

Hong Kong supporters present a giant tifo during an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match between the city and Bangladesh at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong wartime relics take centre stage in new guided history tour

Tour aims to leverage wartime history to deepen appreciation of city’s heritage, as part of efforts to promote ‘red tourism’.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must balance superyacht hub ambition with tackling poverty

Hong Kong can’t become China’s Monaco. As it builds marinas to attract the super rich, it must devote equal resources to tackling poverty.

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Hong Kong economy

Nightlife operators expect boom as Halloween revellers pack Hong Kong’s Central

Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says nightlife district could see 20 to 25 per cent jump for Halloween period compared with last year.

Many local residents, expats and mainland Chinese visitors were dressed in a variety of outfits. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong has set course to join the ‘yacht club of Asia’. Can it find a way?

Yacht tourism could potentially be worth billions of dollars annually to Hong Kong’s economy, but unlocking that potential remains a challenge.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

NRL side Rabbitohs, Super League club St Helens eye Hong Kong for 2027 clash

St Helens boss Eamonn McManus played rugby union for Hong Kong and lived in the city for 20 years.

Hong Kong economy

Higher stall prices for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fair put pressure on vendors

Highest bid for Victoria Park food stall on first day of auction was HK$230,000, a 26 per cent increase from last year’s HK$182,000.

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