https://www.scmp.com/rss/523409/feed The latest news and top stories on Adrian Pedro Ho King-hong, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council since 2022 and a Central Committee member of the New People’s Party. He has a background from the Wharton School of Business and experience in investment banking and wind power development. He is a delegate of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong has allocated land within its Northern Metropolis to build venues for elite fencing, other sports and recreation, with observers saying the initiative must balance top-level athlete training with convenient access for residents. In a written reply to lawmaker Kenneth Fok Kai-kong on Wednesday, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui confirmed that the government had earmarked strategic sites in the Northern Metropolis specifically for top-tier fencing training... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340722/hong-kong-build-elite-fencing-sports-venues-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340722/hong-kong-build-elite-fencing-sports-venues-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:15 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying The Hong Kong government had “clearly stated” to the organiser of a failed hot-air balloon festival that the chance of approving passengers to ride in the aircraft was “extremely slim” and had recommended that it cancel the attraction and issue refunds ahead of time, the tourism chief has revealed. Making public the details for the first time, Secretary for Sports, Culture and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Thursday said authorities told the organiser eight days before the event began in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3326893/balloon-festival-organiser-was-urged-cancel-rides-hong-kong-tourism-chief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3326893/balloon-festival-organiser-was-urged-cancel-rides-hong-kong-tourism-chief?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:17:34 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Hong Kong recently passed a controversial tobacco control bill that sought to further reduce the city’s smoking rate, prompting some lawmakers to raise concerns about the possible impact on tourism and the illicit cigarette trade. The bill covers eight of the 10 tobacco control measures raised by the government in June last year, including a ban on the possession or use of alternative smoking products in public by April 30 of next year, and the sale of flavoured cigarettes other than menthol in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3325439/will-hong-kongs-tobacco-control-bill-cut-smoking-rates-or-hurt-citys-attractiveness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3325439/will-hong-kongs-tobacco-control-bill-cut-smoking-rates-or-hurt-citys-attractiveness?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:16 +0000 Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong authorities could have provided better guidance to the organiser of a HK$30 million (US$3.85 million) botched hot-air balloon festival, lawmakers have said, even as the government stressed it had already offered professional advice. Lawmakers Doreen Kong Yuk-foon and Michael Tien Puk-sun said on Monday that the government should be more proactive when dealing with high-risk or special events and could conduct reviews for activities held in public venues. “I hope the government can... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324796/hong-kong-officials-could-have-provided-better-guidance-failed-balloon-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324796/hong-kong-officials-could-have-provided-better-guidance-failed-balloon-event?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:28:54 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok Supporters of Hong Kong lawmaker and former security minister Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee celebrated her 75th birthday in a busy shopping area on Sunday, with some enthusiastic fans taking home free souvenirs. In a reply to the Post after the event, Ip said: “I want to thank my young fans sincerely for their heart-melting support! I find them to be extremely creative. I hope they had a fun day celebrating my birthday together!” The celebration, organised by a Facebook group of supporters, drew a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3322983/supporters-hong-kongs-regina-ip-celebrate-birthday-ip-lau-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3322983/supporters-hong-kongs-regina-ip-celebrate-birthday-ip-lau-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:30:05 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong Bulls have moved closer to receiving the green light to play their home matches at Kai Tak Arena should they reach next month’s National Basketball League play-off final. The reigning champions faced losing their home court advantage in the post-season after Southorn Stadium, their regular base in Wan Chai, was ruled not up to standard by the Chinese Basketball Association. After they contacted the government’s Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau and other parties including Kai Tak... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3322653/hong-kong-bulls-set-kai-tak-home-ground-if-they-reach-play-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3322653/hong-kong-bulls-set-kai-tak-home-ground-if-they-reach-play-final?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:52:52 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li The organiser that brought popular bands Coldplay and Blackpink to Hong Kong will fill a “venue gap” by opening a new mid-sized concert space this autumn, adding to the city’s efforts to develop a mega-event economy. Live Nation’s president of venue development in Asia, Stephanie Bax, said on Wednesday the company would convert part of The Whampoa, the ship-shaped shopping centre in Hung Hom, into a live music venue with a standing capacity of 1,500, called Tides. “People come to Hong Kong for... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3321772/company-brought-coldplay-hong-kong-open-new-concert-venue-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3321772/company-brought-coldplay-hong-kong-open-new-concert-venue-year?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:12 +0000