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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How to prevent Hong Kong from becoming just another Asian city

As urban experiences become more homogenous, Hong Kong must lead with what makes it different if it hopes to keep bringing in visitors.

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Hong Kong society

How can Hongkongers make the most of public holidays in 2027?

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For a thriving yacht economy, Hong Kong must go beyond infrastructure

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

11 Skies at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The best of Hong Kong as a cultural hub is yet to come

Here are three ways the city can build on the recent momentum of art and cultural events to achieve something more enduring.

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Hong Kong economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Legco must preserve Hong Kong’s natural heritage before it’s too late

Readers discuss the impact of overtourism on the city’s beaches, extending visa-free stays for visiting family, and the promising implications of Korean stroke research.

Travellers camp to welcome the sunrise at Ham Tin Wan, Sai Kung East Country Park, part of the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark, on May 3. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Insiders say The Weeknd is slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong draws over 1 million mainland ‘golden week’ visitors but spending lags

Authorities say shopping centres and catering sector reported growth, but industry leaders flag inconsistent spending.

China travel

China’s record travel volume meets cautious spending in May Day holiday surge

Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending.

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Dozens of yachts are seen in waters off the coast of China’s Hainan province on Sunday, during a five-day national holiday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales jump 12.8% in March on back of higher car sales

Retail sales reached HK$33.9 billion as buyers raced to make deals before first registration tax concessions for electric cars ended.

All the electric cars in BYD’s showroom in Kowloon Bay were labelled 'sold' in a last minute rush as concessions ended on March 31. Photo: Jelly Tse
Switzerland

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

Hong Kong

Authorities vow action after woman poses with detached MacLehose Trail sign

Conservation department pledges to follow up case after wooden sign became dislodged from stand along first section of popular hiking trail.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Golden week’ crush shows Hong Kong needs top-down ecotourism policy: experts

Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.

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Travellers camp at Ham Tin Wan. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong needs to better protect its natural assets from tourists

Without stronger measures that address risks all year round, the city could lose the natural heritage it seeks to showcase.

Mainland tourists enjoy hot pot at Ham Tin Wan, Sai Kung East Country Park, part of the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark, on May 2. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven

Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612.

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Hong Kong society

Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds

Green Hope Hong Kong says several people landed on island near Po Toi Island and warns birds may abandon nests if disturbed.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail sectors

Shop rents will ‘turn positive by year-end’ but likely post a 3 per cent decline for the entire year, Morgan Stanley says.

A view of Admiralty and Central is seen through the glass windows of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, April 14, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive crackdown

Officials insist cases are isolated, as SCMP reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making.

Hong Kong economy

Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years

Growth to exceed 4 per cent, fuelled by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering spending, Paul Chan says.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong’s economy has continued to improve in scale and quality, supported by stronger private consumption and solid exports and fixed investment. Photo: Handout
Art

How Hong Kong’s 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion will transform into new cultural hub

Once the anchor of the iconic Tiger Balm Garden, the restored Grade 1 historic building will start a new chapter as Villa Haw Par this year.

Located on Tai Hang Road above Causeway Bay, Haw Par Mansion was built in 1935 and was once the site of the Tiger Balm Garden, a sprawling estate and theme park built by the Tiger Balm family. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets

Authorities need to shift ecotourism management strategies to avoid it becoming part of the problem it was meant to solve.

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Environment

How unlicensed mainland Chinese tour groups cash in on Hong Kong campsites

Unlicensed guide admits to regularly crossing border as tourist for illegal work, while another insists 30-member group ‘just friends’.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Return to profit helps Hong Kong Disneyland look to the future

A second straight year of profits has eased concerns around the theme park and could set the stage for much-needed expansion.

Visitors queue at the entrance to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2025. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong environmental issues

300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’.

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Visitors flock to Sharp Island in Sai Kung on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘Golden week’ begins with bang in Hong Kong, but restaurants’ gains ‘limited’

City records 13 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors on first day of holiday, but more prudent spending is affecting restaurants.

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Greater Bay Area

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

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