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19 September, 2024
Hong Kong economy

How walkable is Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium?

Millionaires and billionaires

Recap | Who are the richest people in the world and how did they earn their wealth?

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Coldplay ticket woes suggest Hongkongers don’t matter in event plans

War and conflict

Letters | Be warned, the pain of war lingers long after the fighting ends

Readers reflect on the scars of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, waste management solutions for Hong Kong and the ticketing scramble for next year’s Coldplay show.

Azerbaijan soldiers walk near the Lachin checkpoint, on September 26 last year. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out in 90 minutes, including HK$6,599 ticket

‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.

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Hong Kong tourism

Travel package tickets for Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows snapped up within minutes

Number of users in platform’s waiting room swells to 30,000 from 1,500, as fans and overseas visitors swamp site as soon as sales open.

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Hong Kong society

Ticket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099

General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person.

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A ticket presale on the band’s website will begin at 10am on October 7. Photo: Facebook/Coldplay
Hong Kong tourism

Crowd control at Hong Kong’s Coldplay shows at Kai Tak stadium ‘a top priority’

Chief Secretary Eric Chan also says venue has sufficient transport links, a day after lawmakers raise concerns over insufficient capacity.

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Hong Kong tourism

Lawmakers question if Hong Kong’s transport system ready for Coldplay concerts

Legislators say tourism sector already coming up with holiday packages ahead of band’s arrival in April, but call for more transport options.

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Tourism

Southeast Asia’s visa-free travel: a magnet for tourists – and trouble

As Singapore, Malaysia and others open their doors to easier travel, concerns mount over rising crime, safety and immigration challenges.

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Detainees react during an immigration raid at a clothing store Malaysia on August 15. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to open in March, minister vows

Sports minister Kevin Yeung says drills to be carried out in stages and include testing main stadium, logistics and facilities in first quarter of next year.

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Hong Kong will host eight events during the National Games, marking the first time the city has hosted a national sports competition. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Are Hong Kong’s sports events truly mega, or niche occasions lacking mass appeal?

Rugby sevens and the odd football game aside, the sport Hong Kong hosts has little attraction in the global market, some fear.

Fame and celebrity

5 celebs you didn’t know were Filipino, from Bruno Mars to Olivia Rodrigo

Vanessa Hudgens explores her Filipina heritage in a travel docu, Patrick Starrr has make-up tutorials with Ariana Grande and Kim K, and Christine Centenera worked with Ye and Virgil Abloh

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park a cultural asset for promoting tourism: Paul Chan

Speaking at South China Morning Post summit on Friday, finance chief says sports should combine with business events to promote Hong Kong tourism.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers a keynote speech at the Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit held at the Fullerton Hotel Ocean Park in Aberdeen. Photo: Eugene Lee
SCMP Highlights

Cathay Pacific grounds A350 planes, Yagi shuts down Hong Kong: 7 highlights

From Cathay Pacific cancelling dozens of flights to China’s approach to Vietnam, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Cathay Pacific says it identified an engine component failure after Zurich-bound flight returned to Hong Kong following take-off on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s ambitions as sports events hub discussed at summit – as it happened

The Post hosts the inaugural Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit, looking at global trends and the challenges ahead.

Hong Kong economy

Why Hong Kong’s mega events seem so small and how to bring back the ‘wow’ factor

How did a few oversized balloons become something to brag about? The Post talks to experts about what’s needed to make the ‘mega event economy’ work.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s reputation rests on Kai Tak stadium meeting its deadline

Smooth opening of sports park for Sevens and Coldplay concert will raise Hong Kong’s game as host of international events.

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General view of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | As Coldplay’s return to Hong Kong sparks joy, the Post looks at past visits by stars

Post earlier learned British rock band behind hits such as ‘Fix You’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘Viva La Vida’ to play at Kai Tak stadium early next year.

Hong Kong economy

After Coldplay, Hong Kong should secure Oasis next for Kai Tak stadium launch

Lawmaker Michael Tien says government should ‘immediately’ pitch to recently reunited Oasis to make city their first Asian destination

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Coldplay to perform at Hong Kong’s new stadium in Kai Tak early next year: sources

Two separate sources also tell Post ticket sales for concert at 50,000-seat mega stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park to launch around start of 2025.

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Coldplay is expected to perform in Hong Kong early next year. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna, Coldplay’s guest at Glastonbury

She performed a Coachella set entirely in Arabic in 2023 and just released her debut album, Woledto

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Who is Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna, who played with Coldplay at Glastonbury? Photo: @elyanna/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Tom Cruise’s rumoured new 25-year-old girlfriend, Victoria Canal?

Tom Cruise and singer songwriter Victoria Canal have been described as ‘pretty much inseparable’ since their first meeting two months ago – here’s what you need to know about her

Singapore

Did Singapore underestimate costs of hosting World Aquatics Championships?

Singapore will hold some of World Aquatics Championship’s events in a temporary pool in a car park, with some sources saying costs in the initial hosting bid were underestimated.

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Millionaires and billionaires

5 richest Coldplay members in 2024 – net worths, ranked

British rock band Coldplay just impressed crowds at Glastonbury Festival, headlining for the fifth time – but which member is the richest in 2024?

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British indie rock band Coldplay just impressed crowds at Glastonbury Festival, headlining for the fifth time – but which member is the richest? Photo: @coldplayxtra/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Eugenie ‘Genie’ Bouchard – and what happened to her tennis career?

The 30-year-old Canadian tennis pro posted a series of photos and vids of her hosing down and attempting to rake leaves in Miami – which netizens called ‘cringe’

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Who is Eugenie Bouchard, and why has her Instagram post of her in a bikini raised eyebrows? Photos: @geniebouchard/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Jeremy Allen White’s ex-wife Addison Timlin, and why did they split?

The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White was recently spotted out and about with his ex-wife Addison Timlin and their children in LA – so what do we know about the 32-year-old actress?

Hong Kong property

Why Singapore’s retail sector could prove to be more resilient than Hong Kong’s

Hong Kong residents fill their shopping trolleys and tummies in Shenzhen while Singaporeans hop across to Johor Bahru as they make the most of cheaper prices, denting the stability of their retail sectors.

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