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Christmas 2022

Hong Kong’s top Christmas displays of 2022

Dazzling Christmas displays have been lit up across Hong Kong as the city gradually reopens to the world with the easing of pandemic control measures. Take a tour around Hong Kong to see some of the city’s most beautiful festive designs for the 2022 holiday season.

December 18, 2022
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Ikea Hong Kong caused a stir in the city on December 15, 2022, after slashing the price of their Christmas trees from about HK$1,000 (US$128) to just HK$50 (US$6.4). Real Christmas trees are...01:18
Christmas 2022
Ikea Hong Kong sells Christmas trees for US$6.4
December 15, 2022
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We all know Santa Claus tours the world this time of the year, but this time around a few Santas have taken a more innovative path.02:32
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Santa Clauses in a Cadillac, under the military's watch and on the beach
December 25, 2022
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Pope Francis prayed for the "children devoured by wars, poverty and injustice" during the traditional Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica before 7,000 worshippers, according to the Vatican ...00:47
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Pope prays for ‘children devoured by wars’ at Christmas Eve Mass
December 25, 2022
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A residential street in Manila where temperatures are about 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) has been decorated with artificial snowfall, colourful lights and festive decorations right in time for...01:58
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‘Christmas wonderland’ brings joy to Manila neighbourhood
December 22, 2022
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A once lively and thriving party spot during the festive season, Itaewon, has turned into a sombre district in the South Korean capital Seoul after a deadly Halloween crowd crush killed 158 people...01:57
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Christmas spirit falls victim to Itaewon Halloween tragedy
December 20, 2022
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HotMaxx, a grocery chain from mainland China, debuted in Hong Kong in September 2024. The new chain quickly drew the attention of locals because of its impressively low prices. Can traditional Hong Kong supermarkets hold their ground against this fresh competitor?04:41
Hong Kong economy
Cut-price mainland grocery brand makes inroads in Hong Kong
December 7, 2024
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The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre  15:14
SCMP Films
Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre
March 23, 2025
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A gym manager and former rugby player is attempting to run 50km (31 miles) daily for seven days straight to raise money for a Hong Kong charity. Kevin Field, who has been training for the...03:39
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Running 50km a day for 7 days straight
March 22, 2025
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Amid a boom in generative AI and the rise of apps like DeepSeek and ChatGPT, China’s adult toys industry is the latest to capitalise on the global trend. WMDoll, one of the biggest sex doll...05:38
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Chinese sex doll makers embrace AI
March 6, 2025
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As leaders gather for the annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, Beijing faces a tough task to boost the nation’s economy amid deflation risks and a real estate slump. Pledges have been made to stimulate consumption and jobs, but Shanghai business owners say targeted measures are needed  03:22
Two Sessions 2025 (Lianghui)
The small business concerns behind China’s ‘two sessions’
March 5, 2025
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The international event set for March 4-9 at the Kai Tak Sports Park will be the first sport’s first ranking tournament to be held in Hong Kong since 198901:52
World Snooker
Hong Kong to host snooker’s World Grand Prix
March 2, 2025
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PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look before purchasing online01:37
Taobao
Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
February 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest tea-producing countries and its economy is highly dependent on the tea industry. In 2024, the tea sector contributed 11 per cent to the island’s total...13:08
Eat Drink Asia
What makes Sri Lanka the tea island of the world?
February 22, 2025
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Volunteer groups say 49 pet dogs died after ingesting poison in 2024, a tenfold jump from the previous year05:10
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Dog poisonings on the rise in Hong Kong
February 22, 2025
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The two cubs were born last year to the city’s resident giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le in Ocean Park01:55
Hong Kong’s pandas
New pandas ready to meet Hongkongers
February 15, 2025
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Shia Wong Hip serves guests traditional Chinese snake soup and more at a restaurant that her family has run for more than two generations04:28
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‘Snake queen’ of Hong Kong brings warmth to the city
January 25, 2025
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Austin Bell set out to catalogue and photograph every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong, ultimately finding 2,54908:01
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Shooting hoops in Hong Kong
January 18, 2025
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Miso goes into much more than soup in this Japanese prefecture – where the paste makes marvellous desserts, cocktails and more  13:32
Eat Drink Asia
How Nagoya, Japan’s ‘most boring city’, makes the best miso
January 18, 2025
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A viral video shows teenagers offering free hugs and kisses at Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Promenade04:32
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Hong Kong’s ‘Gen-Z hotspot for sex’ debunked
January 18, 2025
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Cockfighting is often seen as barbaric and banned around the world, but in the Philippines, questions about the blood sport are often framed as a debate over culture versus cruelty. The practice...11:40
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Inside one of Manila's brutal cockfighting pits
November 16, 2024
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Thousands of Manila’s poorest eke out a living by hawking goods and cleaning tombs while living atop mausoleums in the Philippine capital’s oldest cemetery09:00
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Living among the dead in a Manila cemetery
January 12, 2025
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Pete Sabine, aka DJ Fab Sabs, who is known for his classic Cantopop gigs, discusses his journey into Hong Kong's music scene.03:47
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How Cantopop is making a comeback in Hong Kong clubs
January 4, 2025