https://www.scmp.com/rss/523668/feed The latest news and top stories on Paulo Pong Kin-yee, a Hong Kong businessman. He is a key figure in the city’s tourism and cultural sectors, currently leading Ocean Park’s transformation into a conservation and education-focused resort. His responsibilities include redefining the park’s strategic focus and guest experience, notably overseeing the launch of Water World. He also founded Altaya Group, a wine importer, and co-founded the Classified Group restaurant empire. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has started using AI to better track the behaviour of its giant panda twins and golden monkeys, allowing for more personalised care and improved habitat design, with plans to extend the technology to dolphin research. The theme park’s chairman, Paulo Pong Kin-yee, also reported a surge in overseas visitors over the winter period, fuelled by a 60 per cent jump in long-haul arrivals, notably from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. On Wednesday, the park... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347901/hong-kongs-ocean-park-uses-ai-track-enrich-lives-giant-pandas-monkeys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347901/hong-kongs-ocean-park-uses-ai-track-enrich-lives-giant-pandas-monkeys?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:12 +0000 Lam Ka-sing,Jimmy Chow Lam Ka-sing,Jimmy Chow Hong Kong firefighters have been honoured for their heroic response to November’s deadly Tai Po fire – the city’s worst in decades – at the 13th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which celebrates unsung heroes who contribute to the community or inspire others through stories of resilience and perseverance. The Fire Services Department received an appreciation flag at the awards co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group at the Conrad Hong Kong, where 10 winners were selected from 27... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344509/spirit-hong-kong-awards-john-lee-hails-role-models-firefighters-feted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344509/spirit-hong-kong-awards-john-lee-hails-role-models-firefighters-feted?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:07:47 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li The new head of Hong Kong’s M+ museum has pledged to strengthen cultural exchanges between China and the world while enhancing the city’s global appeal. The remarks from Paulo Pong Kin-yee, who is also board chairman of Ocean Park, on Wednesday aligned with the central government’s 14th five-year plan, which states that Hong Kong should become an East-meets-West centre for global cultural exchange. His appointment as the museum’s board chairman, which took effect on October 9, was announced by... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3330732/new-m-head-vows-boost-china-world-cultural-ties-make-hong-kong-global-arts-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3330732/new-m-head-vows-boost-china-world-cultural-ties-make-hong-kong-global-arts-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:38:45 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s Ocean Park could shut down its Water World facility to prevent further losses and “actively consider” any government takeover offer, its chairman revealed on Thursday. Paulo Pong Kin-yee said that the theme park’s HK$274.7 million (US$35.3 million) deficit over the past year was primarily driven by its water attraction. Asked whether the park would close the facility to balance the books, Pong said the option remained on the table. “I do not dare completely deny this possibility,” he... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330023/hong-kong-ocean-park-not-ruling-out-water-world-closure-cut-losses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330023/hong-kong-ocean-park-not-ruling-out-water-world-closure-cut-losses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:38:02 +0000 Denise Tsang Denise Tsang The fervour for giant pandas and their cubs in Hong Kong brought in more visitors and revenue to Ocean Park, their home, but other expenses ate into its financial health and worsened its deficit last year. The theme park’s deficit widened to HK$274.7 million (US$35.3 million) in the 12 months to June 30 from HK$71.6 million in the same period a year earlier, due to higher expenses such as depreciation, at HK$414 million, according to a document it submitted to the Legislative Council on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3329837/pandas-give-hong-kongs-ocean-park-boost-deficit-worsens-hk275-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3329837/pandas-give-hong-kongs-ocean-park-boost-deficit-worsens-hk275-million?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:00:28 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong The NBA made a star-studded return to China on Friday, with singers, dancers, thousands of fans and a glittering array of celebrities cheering the league’s first game in the country for six years. A night long in the making began with a crowd of 11,317 at The Venetian Arena in Macau being treated to a show of illuminated lion dancers dressed in black, orange and purple, the colours of the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns. “Thank you for letting us back,” the Suns’ Dillon Brooks told the crowd in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3328603/phoenix-suns-shine-macau-nba-makes-star-studded-return-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3328603/phoenix-suns-shine-macau-nba-makes-star-studded-return-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:59:31 +0000 Jimmy Chow Jimmy Chow Twenty-seven individuals and organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, including innovators who turn waste into resources and start-ups that make food systems greener. Established in 2013, the annual awards recognise the efforts of Hong Kong’s unsung heroes who contribute to the community or inspire others with stories of how they overcome personal challenges. “Hong Kong’s young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They’re already stepping up for Hong... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3327530/spirit-hong-kong-awards-creativity-courage-show-27-finalists-shortlisted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3327530/spirit-hong-kong-awards-creativity-courage-show-27-finalists-shortlisted?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:00:12 +0000