Hong Kong Olympic champion Vivian Kong to sign up for tourism seat in Legco race

Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai will sign up for the coming Legislative Council election on Monday, vying for the tourism sector seat. Her election office confirmed that the 31-year-old would submit her nomination form for the...

Hong Kong can live with cosmetic changes. Just don’t change its core

Hong Kong is bouncing back, especially in finance, defying predictions of decline after the 2019 unrest and the 2020 national security law. The Hong Kong stock exchange has surged to the top of this year’s global rankings as the world’s largest...

Hong Kong stocks rise as trade agreement soothes fears on rare earths, chips

Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday as US-China trade tensions were soothed after Beijing said it would suspend new export controls on rare earth metals and terminate investigations into US firms in the semiconductor supply chain. The Hang Seng Index...

Hong Kong dollar bond sales slump amid elevated interest rates

Hong Kong dollar-denominated bond issuance has lost momentum following a record month as high local interest rates eroded borrowing appetite. Total issuance in the city’s currency, which is pegged to the US dollar, reached HK$357.7 billion (US$46...

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Deepen Cooperation in Innovation and Technology

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox A business delegation jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan,...

Hong Kong & Beijing Shine at the 2025 World's 50 Best Hotels

When the curtains rose in London for the 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards, it was not only a win for hospitality but also a standing ovation for Hong Kong and Beijing. Six properties across the Top 100, including the world’s #1 hotel, turned...

HCM City sets sights on becoming regional cruise tourism hub

HCM CITY — With plans to build three international passenger ports by 2030, HCM City aims to unlock the vast potential of cruise tourism, a “gold mine” that could cement its position as Việt Nam’s premier gateway for high-spending international...

Air New Zealand adds Christchurch-Rarotonga service as South Island travel demand grows

“We’ve seen strong appetite for travel to Rarotonga from our Christchurch customers, so this is fantastic news for the South Island,” he said. “Christchurch continues to strengthen its position as a key international gateway, and we’re thrilled to...

Hong Kong joins sister cities in taking up torch for National Games relay events

Hong Kong joined Macau and two Guangdong cities on Sunday in marking the run-up to the National Games with torch relays featuring top athletes, business leaders and community members, as a minister revealed that about a third of local event...

Kai Tak Sports Park booked solid until 2027 as Hong Kong Stadium faces revamp

Kai Tak Sports Park is “operationally sound” with bookings confirmed well into 2027, according to the city’s culture chief, adding that the function of Hong Kong Stadium’s main pitch may be reconsidered and its surrounding facilities repurposed to...

‘Ruined his life’: 15-year fight for justice after son’s Hong Kong hospital ordeal

Sixteen years ago, mainland Chinese parents Li Zhijian and Peng Hongying travelled to Hong Kong to give birth to their third child, full of hope for his future. But little did they know their decision would turn into a nightmare for the family and...

Hong Kong retail sales rise 5.9% in September as fashion sector weakens

By Reuters Published October 31, 2025 Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in September, with sales rising 5.9% year-on-year to HK$31.3 billion ($4.03 billion), according to government data released Friday. The...

Hong Kong’s economy grew 3.8% in the third quarter, its fastest pace in nearly two years

Hong Kong’s economy surged in the third quarter, exceeding economists’ forecasts. Strong exports and a rebound in consumer spending drove the city’s fastest growth in nearly two years, helping offset trade tensions. According to early estimates...

‘SWIM in the Marianas’ brings sport, culture, and tourism together

Marianas Visitors Authority officials pose for a photo with representatives of the Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association, 500 Sails, the Saipan Swim Club, and the U.S. Coast Guard at a press conference on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Photo by...

Keeping Filipino travelers connected abroad

Traveling to Europe is a dream come true for many Filipinos chasing new adventures. It’s where centuries-old landmarks meet vibrant city life, and every train ride takes you to a whole new vibe. From the cafés of Paris and the canals of Amsterdam...

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Hong Kong’s business sector has echoed a government call to boost the voter turnout rate in the coming Legislative Council election by offering incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies to encourage employees to cast...

Club Tourism Concludes Successful Participation at Hong Kong’s HTE2025, Launches Winter Tour Special Page

From this winter to spring, offering trips that let you enjoy Japan’s stunning scenery and hot springs. HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Club Tourism Co., Ltd. wrapped up its booth at the Hong Kong Travel Expo (HTE) 2025 Autumn Edition—held...

Forget overpriced Center Parcs! This is the expert pick of the best family holidays - take your kids to these hotels and you'll make memories they'll cherish for ever

Finding a hotel catering to both parents and children alike doesn’t have to mean compromising on style or comfort. Gone are the days of plastic pools, tatty rooms and lukewarm buffets. A new generation of family-­friendly hotels around the world...

Torch relay will fuel Hong Kong’s push to make National Games a success

The torch relay through the heart of Hong Kong today will signal the start of the 15th National Games after many months of intense preparations. It will be another week before the opening ceremony in Guangzhou. But some events are already under...

Hong Kong reports 2 imported chikungunya cases, bringing total to 54 this year

Hong Kong reported two imported cases of chikungunya on Saturday, both of whom were hospitalised and are now in stable condition, bringing the total number of cases this year to 54, according to health authorities. The first case involved a...