Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo – Charm

HKPAX co-director Anne Chan says this year’s event is likely to cover a similar ratio of invited delegates’ expenses as in 2024. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?

1 month ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance during a tough global economic climate, its new leadership says. Launched by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council…

Hong Kong’s IP hub ambitions require sustained investment, coordination: experts

5 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s initiatives to develop an intellectual property (IP) economy remain loosely defined and will require sustained investment and clearer coordination to take shape, industry players and analysts have said, following the latest budget outlining plans to turn the city into a regional IP trading hub. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said in his budget…