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      <author>Vivian Au</author>
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      <description>Hong Kong should adopt a comprehensive, top-down ecotourism policy led by a single designated authority to safeguard environmentally sensitive spots overwhelmed during the Labour Day “golden week”, experts have urged.
The call on Monday follows a viral video showing a Mandarin-speaking tourist smoking at Ham Tin Wan Beach in Sai Kung. In the clip, the man claimed he had “confirmed” with authorities that smoking was allowed, responding defiantly to a fine imposed on a mainland Chinese visitor for...</description>
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      <description>Hong Kong residents, from housewives to stay-at-home mothers and couples, have rushed to theatres to secure HK$30 (US$4) tickets for Cinema Day, with many calling for even more discounts and family-friendly perks on other occasions.
Before sales opened at noon on Wednesday, some customers started queuing up from as early as 10.30am at Star Cinema in Tseung Kwan O to get discounted tickets for screenings this Saturday.
A housewife surnamed Ho was the first in line and hoped to get discounted...</description>
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      <description>South Korea welcomed a record 2.06 million foreign visitors in March, led by Chinese arrivals, government data showed on Thursday, with tourism spending lifted ‌by the comeback tour of K-pop supergroup BTS after a years-long hiatus.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the monthly record helped lift first-quarter arrivals by 23 per cent from a year ago to 4.76 million, also a record for a first quarter.
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      <description>“Your hips need to push outward while your solar plexus goes down. You do a slight jump in this movement,” a professional dance instructor says to a room of struggling students.
About 20 foreigners are gathered at 1Million Dance Studio in Seoul’s Seongdong district on a recent Sunday to learn the introductory choreography for the girl group Katseye’s track “Gameboy”.
The studio draws a diverse crowd of international visitors.
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      <author>Matthew Cheng</author>
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      <description>Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&amp;T), intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year, even as the government moves to curb recurrent spending, while the environmental branch and public broadcaster face sharp cuts of 70 and 28 per cent, respectively.
The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will expand its civil service workforce by 16 per cent in 2026-27 – the largest increase among all departments –...</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?</title>
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      <description>For his family’s first overseas trip together, Tang Junjie carefully planned a holiday to Japan during China’s longest Lunar New Year break on record.
Flights were booked months in advance by the 22-year-old from Sichuan province, who had already made three solo visits to the neighbouring country that has long been a draw for Chinese tourists.
But a sudden deterioration in Sino-Japanese relations changed everything.
“The original plan was to transit through Seoul on our way to Japan,” Tang said....</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map</title>
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      <author>Danny Mok</author>
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      <description>Hong Kong authorities are looking at implementing a booking system and charging fees for camping hotspots as part of a review of management strategies in response to public concerns about overcrowded beaches and litter during the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) posted its plan on its Facebook page on Sunday after campers and hikers called for stronger public education, law enforcement and limits on visitor numbers at popular sites.
At Ham...</description>
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      <description>Olympic gold medallist and tourism lawmaker Vivian Kong Man-wai has suggested turning the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon into a broader cultural experience, mirroring France’s Marathon du Médoc or London’s Ciderthon.
Local officials said after January’s race, when almost 120,000 people applied for the 74,000 places across the three events – the marathon, half-marathon and 10km – that they would discuss what changes might be made.
And ideas have ranged from changing some of the routes to...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>A tourism carnival or elite-level race? What could be next for the Hong Kong Marathon</title>
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      <author>Ada Li</author>
      <dc:creator>Ada Li</dc:creator>
      <description>Hong Kong handball will take a big step forward in its development next month, when the men’s team join China’s professional league.
The city’s squad of part-timers proved they could compete with some of the country’s best with a fourth-placed finish at the National Games last November.
While the Chinese Handball Super League’s season has already started, with the first stage presently taking place in Rongchang, Hong Kong could compete at legs in Foshan in March, Jinjiang in April and at home,...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong men get development boost, offered spot in Chinese Handball Super League</title>
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      <author>Lo Hoi-ying</author>
      <dc:creator>Lo Hoi-ying</dc:creator>
      <description>Hong Kong’s tourism chief has struck an upbeat note on visitor arrivals over Lunar New Year and has expressed confidence that numbers will cross the 50 million mark by the end of the year.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said she was optimistic about a year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals over the Lunar New Year “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from February 15 to 23 this year.
She noted that a larger gap between Christmas and Lunar New Year...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong tourism minister aims for more than 50 million visitors in 2026</title>
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      <author>Kolette Lim</author>
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      <description>From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into national focal points. Passionate online discussions have revealed deep concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself – and is seen by others.

Locker-room rage
Singapore’s acting sports minister came under fire after he was caught calling the Hong Kong men’s football team...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Singapore’s viral moments of 2025: politician slip-ups, sinkhole heroes and a new US envoy</title>
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      <author>Mike Chan</author>
      <dc:creator>Mike Chan</dc:creator>
      <description>Hong Kong Bulls moved a step closer to playing in the top flight of Chinese basketball after the city’s government said it could use Kai Tak Arena between 2026 and 2027 to host several home games.
A spokeswoman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) said it had spoken to the Bulls regarding the 2026-27 Chinese Basketball Association season, and had helped in the Bulls’ discussion with Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSPL).
According to the sports park, there were 12 slots available for the...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong Bulls may be step closer to CBA league after Kai Tak lined up to host games</title>
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      <author>SCMP Editorial</author>
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      <description>Hong Kong football fans had high expectations as the city’s team took on Singapore last week in one of the biggest games in years, with a place in the Asian Cup finals beckoning. The team enjoyed a home advantage, roared on by a record crowd of 47,762 at Kai Tak Stadium. But there was heartbreak when a 1-0 lead evaporated during five second-half minutes during which Singapore scored twice. The supporters were stunned into silence.
The Lions now head to the finals for the first time since hosting...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore</title>
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      <author>Paul McNamara</author>
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      <description>David Neo, the acting Singapore sports minister, has privately apologised to the Hong Kong government after he was captured on camera labelling the city’s football players and fans “idiots” following this week’s Asian Cup qualifier at Kai Tak Stadium.
Singapore won 2-1 to reach the 2027 finals at the expense of Hong Kong.
An Instagram live stream from one of the visiting players’ accounts showed Neo, the city state’s acting minister for culture, community and youth, telling a jubilant away...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Singapore minister apologises to Hong Kong government after football ‘idiots’ insult</title>
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      <author>Chloe Loung</author>
      <dc:creator>Chloe Loung</dc:creator>
      <description>Tap dancing is set for a technological leap thanks to a Hong Kong studio that will debut its electronic tap shoes in a dance drama at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre later this month.
The concept for the shoes, designed by Step Out Studios, was born during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the studio faced a pressing issue: how to practise tap, a notoriously loud dance form, at home without disturbing neighbours. They wondered whether they could make a pair of quieter shoes that could connect to an app...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Will these Hong Kong-invented electronic tap shoes create a new dance genre?</title>
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      <author>Paul McNamara</author>
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      <description>Local football boss Charles Cheung Yim-yau said it was “not our responsibility” to police ticket sales, after a backlash from fans over the speed at which Hong Kong’s critical Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore next week sold out.
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) announced that all tickets had been snapped up for Tuesday’s fixture at the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium just 77 minutes after releasing them via online platform Ticketflap last Friday.
Tickets priced up to 17...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong football boss says ‘not our job’ to prevent scalping, tells fans to watch on TV</title>
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      <author>Wynna Wong</author>
      <dc:creator>Wynna Wong</dc:creator>
      <description>Congratulations poured in for cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing on Sunday following her second gold medal win at a Chinese National Games, with government officials hailing her for bringing “glory to Hong Kong”.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui praised Lee following her title defence in the women’s road race cycling in Zhuhai earlier in the day.
“I am thrilled and excited,” Law said. “[Lee] has once again brought glory to Hong Kong following her gold medal at the last...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>China’s National Games: high praise as Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee strikes gold again</title>
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      <author>Jess Ma</author>
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      <description>Only the first two days of fencing, half a day of beach volleyball, the pricier tickets for the rugby sevens and some spots for men’s handball at Hong Kong’s portion of the National Games have sold out, the Post has found.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Sunday that the city’s preparations for the Games were “99 per cent complete”, but 70 per cent of tickets were still up for grabs as residents appeared hesitant to commit because many would be at work or...</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hongkongers snap up fencing, rugby, beach volleyball tickets for National Games</title>
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      <author>Jess Ma</author>
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      <description>Fans of the popular characters Labubu, Elmo, Grimace and Doraemon flocked to see giant inflatables of the four in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on the first day of a week-long show on Saturday, although some visitors said they had little interest in paying for entry to a viewing deck or in buying souvenirs.
Residents and tourists visited the Central harbourfront to take pictures of the inflatable sculptures of the popular intellectual property (IP) characters. A market selling merchandise related...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Giant Labubu, Elmo, Grimace and Doraemon floating in Hong Kong harbour</title>
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      <author>Ambrose Li,Enid Tsui</author>
      <dc:creator>Ambrose Li,Enid Tsui</dc:creator>
      <description>Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District cancelled a gay-themed play set to be staged at its Xiqu Centre less than two hours before tickets went on sale at 11am on Saturday, citing complaints the work promoted confrontation and defamed the city.
The author of We Are Gay, Candace Chong Mui-ngam, was also attacked in a 1,000-word opinion piece in the pro-Beijing Wen Wei Po Chinese-language newspaper for “building her happiness on Hongkongers’ pain”.
“It is with regret that we announce the...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong arts hub cancels gay-themed play hours before tickets go on sale</title>
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      <author>Ambrose Li</author>
      <dc:creator>Ambrose Li</dc:creator>
      <description>Damaged coral reefs in a Unesco-listed geopark in Hong Kong may take years to recover, environmentalists have warned after a government investigation found that an area of about four square metres (43 sq ft) had been affected.
Thousands of tourists flocked to Sharp Island in Sai Kung during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” holiday earlier this month, with some trampling on corals while snorkelling and digging up marine organisms.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn</title>
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      <description>Public museums in Hong Kong are probably no match for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in terms of treasures and appeal. But that does not deter the government from pursuing the tall order of opening up some of its venues to commercial or private events in the same vein as the annual Met Gala, a glamorous haute couture fundraising festival, and rightly so.
The initiative is part of a package put forward by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau in the latest policy address, along with new...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong’s tourism goals show city’s commitment to innovation</title>
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      <author>Francis Neoton Cheung</author>
      <dc:creator>Francis Neoton Cheung</dc:creator>
      <description>The Kai Tak Development Area, once home to Hong Kong’s iconic airport, is now the site of one of the city’s most ambitious urban regeneration efforts. As the government pushes forward with two major infrastructure projects in the area – a smart and green mass transit system and the enhancement of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal – concerns are mounting that the current fragmented approach may undermine the very goals these projects aim to achieve.
Both initiatives are central to Hong Kong’s long-term...</description>
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      <title>Kai Tak infrastructure projects shouldn’t be developed in isolation</title>
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      <description>A controversial cartoon featuring South Korea’s disgraced former first couple Yoon Suk-yeol and Kim Keon-hee is set to be displayed in public again this month, three years after its initial showing was cut short under government pressure.
Yoonsukyeolcha by Park Se-eun from Chonnam Arts High School will be included in the annual Bucheon International Comics Festival as part of a retrospective show of prize-winning works from 2021 to 2025, the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency announced on Wednesday,...</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Cartoon that angered South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol returns to comics festival</title>
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I refer to your front-page report, “Catering, retail hit as jobless rate rises to 33-month high” (August 20), which mentioned the secretary for labour and welfare’s additional requirements that the...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong must cook up labour solution that revives its culinary reputation</title>
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      <author>Christopher DeWolf</author>
      <dc:creator>Christopher DeWolf</dc:creator>
      <description>In the Kowloon City Municipal Services Building, you can play badminton, borrow a book from the library, sample some of Hong Kong’s best Thai food and shop in a wet market where actor Chow Yun-fat is sometimes spotted buying his groceries.
But not for much longer. The landmark complex is set to be demolished and redevel­oped in the near future. For University of Hong Kong associate professor of architecture Ying Zhou, it’s an example of both Hong Kong’s architectural ingenuity and how crucial...</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong’s ‘urban living rooms’ – can these public spaces survive?</title>
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Ticket scalping is so lucrative and rampant in Hong Kong that fans often face the double whammy of exorbitant prices and fake tickets.
One way to contain scalpers is to hold Dutch auctions of...</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>An economically sound way for Hong Kong to beat ticket scalpers</title>
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      <description>Hong Kong’s leader has praised civil servants sent to earthquake-stricken Myanmar and a team that led drills before the opening of the city’s largest piece of sports infrastructure for amplifying the government’s commitment to “continuous improvement and fearlessness in facing challenges”.
John Lee Ka-chiu presented the Chief Executive’s Award for Exemplary Performance to the groups in a ceremony on Wednesday. It was the first time two teams had received the honour in the same year since the...</description>
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      <description>Chan Tak-ching, 92, spends her day at a stall set up next to a Hong Kong railway station, as her colleagues manage operations under a sweltering 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 Fahrenheit) heat.
She is not concerned about the earnings of about HK$500 (US$63.70) to HK$600 a day.
Chan’s main concern is being present at the stall to comply with what some have called an “outdated” hawking policy while providing her colleagues with the opportunity to earn a living amid the sluggish economy.
“I am over 90...</description>
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