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8th May 2025 – (Hong Kong) The recent Golden Week holiday period saw Hong Kong welcome a significant surge in visitor numbers, with over 1.1 million arrivals marking a 22% increase compared to the previous year. This impressive figure highlights the city’s enduring appeal as a premier global tourism destination. However, beneath these encouraging numbers…
As Hong Kong’s triathletes prepare to suspend friendships in the name of a National Games selection fight, head coach Andrew Wright admitted on Wednesday that it was not ideal for them to be “training under one roof”. The city team will have eight men and three women in Saturday’s Chengdu World Triathlon Cup, which is…
(New York) – Hong Kong authorities’ unjust arrests of the father and brother of the prominent US-based activist Anna Kwok is an escalation of the Chinese government’s use of cross-border repression, 87 international and diaspora rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, said today in two jointstatements. Anna Kwok’s father, Kwok Yin-sang, 68, was arrested and…
Private hospitals in Hong Kong may be required to provide price estimates to patients and release information about past fees and charges under the government’s proposals to increase transparency in the sector. The Health Bureau said on Wednesday that residents needed clarity on charges in the private healthcare system. “Price transparency is crucial for the…
A ferry involved in one of Hong Kong’s worst maritime disasters 13 years ago was sailing at high speed before it crashed into another vessel and caused the latter to sink within minutes, a court inquest has heard. The Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday that the Sea Smooth could have been travelling as fast as…
Legal amendments allowing small-scale reclamation in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour were passed on Wednesday with the support of most lawmakers, who called on the government to raise the public’s awareness of the changes. The second and third readings of the Protection of the Harbour (Amendment) Bill were held in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. Lawmaker…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has said its operations remain unaffected by the conflict between India and Pakistan, which has forced some other airlines to re-route or cancel flights to and from Europe. Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday evening that it did not operate passenger flights in Pakistani airspace. And its cargo flights…
A 4-month-old baby boy in Shouson Hill is currently fighting for his life after being suspected of severe abuse that has led to bleeding in the brain. The infant has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Queen Mary Hospital, where medical professionals are closely monitoring his critical condition. On Monday, May 5, 2025,…
Yang has crafted a brand-new set specifically for his Hong Kong audience, including some Cantonese content that promises to resonate with local sensibilities. His razor-sharp humour, renowned for tackling identity and family dynamics, will be tailored to connect with the Hong Kong experience. As someone with deep personal roots in the city, Yang clearly understands…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Currencies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Asian FX is full of drama these days, but here’s something that has flown under the radar: the Hong Kong dollar has bounced up against its upper dollar limit, forcing the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to…