A HK$5 million (US$641,000) plan to install anti-crash barriers in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay shopping area will enhance pedestrian safety, but their exact location, size and number must be further discussed, with installation possibly worsening crowds, a district councillor has said. Wan Chai district councillor Peggy Lee Pik-yee agreed on Wednesday with the government’s…
Coleman Wong Chak-lam said he would not have chosen anywhere else to reach his first ATP Tour quarter-final after beating world No 40 Gabriel Diallo in the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open on Wednesday. The Hongkonger showed plenty of character to recover from a poor first set and win 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 to…
Accelerating innovation and creating more jobs will be key facets of the next annual budget, Hong Kong’s finance chief has vowed, while noting positive investor sentiment after several entities recently bought and leased commercial properties in the city. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said in his weekly blog post on Sunday that public consultation…
Exhibitors at one of Hong Kong’s largest annual bazaars expect sales to rise by up to 20 per cent from last year, citing higher attendance and good weather as they introduce modern twists to some traditional food products. The 59th edition of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association…
Some Hong Kong taxi drivers have said they have no choice but to swallow a 100 per cent increase in metered parking fees from HK$8 (US$1) to HK$16 per hour that took effect on Sunday, adding that they will need to work harder to offset the higher charge. The doubling of fees applies to all…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival Celebrates Tradition with Spectacular Displays Published on September 21, 2025 The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival in Hong Kong is one of the city’s most awaited events, offering an incredible blend of cultural tradition and stunning visual displays. Set to take place from 25 September to…
Excitement is building ahead of the National Games, with athletes making their final preparations for the eagerly anticipated sports festival. Strong demand is expected for tickets to the event, to be held in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities between November 9 and 21. The announcement of ticketing details was, therefore, closely watched….
After the Hong Kong Football Festival finished on Thursday, the city’s attention has turned the major role it will play in staging the 2025 National Games. Saturday marked 100 days until the multi-sports bonanza starts on November 9, with eight competition events being hosted in Hong Kong. Yeung Tak-keung, head of the city’s National Games…
Hundreds of mainland Chinese visitors have made the most of Hong Kong’s holiday marking the city’s handover by flocking to popular tourist sites and enjoying discounts, free museum visits, ferry and tram rides, and cheap tickets at several major attractions. Undeterred by the cloudy and rainy weather on Tuesday, they gathered at popular locations across…
Hundreds of mainland Chinese visitors have made the most of Hong Kong’s holiday marking the city’s handover by flocking to popular tourist sites and enjoying discounts, free museum visits, ferry and tram rides, and cheap tickets at several major attractions. Undeterred by the cloudy and rainy weather on Tuesday, they gathered at popular locations across…