Cosplayers dressed as characters such as Dr Mario, Pikachu and Hokusai were among the thousands undeterred by the summer heat who joined an outdoor queue before streaming into Hong Kong’s annual comics and games fair on Saturday. A snaking queue formed beyond the Convention and Exhibition Centre across the street on a footbridge into Central…
Hongkongers are increasingly pampering their pet cats, according to a survey that estimates the local market is worth HK$2.4 billion (US$305.7 million) a year thanks to owners who spend an average of about HK$2,000 a month on their feline companions. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2025, said on Wednesday the…
Hong Kong’s annual comics and games fair is set to double its venue size this year to shorten waiting times for fans when it launches at the end of the month, according to the organiser. Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2025 is set to run from July 25 to 29 at Halls 1 and 3…
The organisers of Hong Kong’s annual book fair have said they hope the number of visitors this year will surpass 1 million and break the record set in 2024, with the latest iteration set to focus on food culture. The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, which has the theme of “food culture and future living”,…
The organisers of Hong Kong’s annual book fair have said they hope the number of visitors this year will surpass 1 million and break the record set in 2024, with the latest iteration set to focus on food culture. The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, which has the theme of “food culture and future living”,…
Hong Kong is set to attract about 170,000 visitors on the back of at least 56 events the Tourism Board has helped to put on the city’s calendar this year in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector. The board said it had submitted bids to bring the events to the city, with 16…
Hong Kong is set to attract about 170,000 visitors on the back of at least 56 events the Tourism Board has helped to put on the city’s calendar this year in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector. The board said it had submitted bids to bring the events to the city, with 16…