Editorial | As Hong Kong hosts more mega-events, a tougher crackdown on scalping is needed

Editorial | As Hong Kong hosts more mega-events, a tougher crackdown on scalping is needed

The demand-supply imbalance in tickets for concerts and other popular shows often breeds scalping activities. It also sets the stage for scammers taking advantage of desperate fans scrambling for tickets at inflated prices. The Hong Kong authorities must strengthen the law and enforcement as the newly commissioned stadium in Kai Tak and other venues draw…

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart, but is it enough to address concerns?

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart, but is it enough to address concerns?

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium has published a seating chart after concertgoers complained about obstructed views, with lawmakers calling for more transparency for a better audience experience at the newly opened 50,000-seat facility. Fans who forked out large sums of money for tickets close to the stage at concerts of British band Coldplay earlier this…

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Actor Nicholas Tse names favourite places to eat in Hong Kong on new Google Maps feature

Actor Nicholas Tse names favourite places to eat in Hong Kong on new Google Maps feature

Google Maps has joined forces with Cantopop star and actor Nicholas Tse Ting-fung to showcase his favourite places to eat in Hong Kong. The list, available on Google Maps’ newly launched Shared List Feature in Hong Kong, marks the navigation app’s 20th anniversary. Titled “Chef Nic’s Choice”, the collection explores Hong Kong’s culinary landscape through…

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