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Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau

Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau
The latest news and top stories on the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau is dedicated to promoting the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism. Established in July 2022, its main areas of focus include fostering arts and culture, developing creative industries, advancing sports and enhancing Hong Kong’s global tourism appeal. The Bureau is recognised for its significant role in positioning Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and showcasing Chinese heritage.
Foreign tourists in Seoul pose in Saja Boys costumes from the Netflix animation KPop Demon Hunters. Photo: courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Asia travel

K-tourism 2.0: Gen Z tourists prefer singing, dancing immersive holidays

K-pop and K-culture are driving a rise in tourism in South Korea, and many Gen Z visitors are opting for immersive experiences.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

China travel

‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sour

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department reveals plan amid calls for stronger public education, law enforcement and visitor limits at popular sites.

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Rubbish bins at Ham Tin Wan during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Marathon

Tourism carnival or elite-level race? What could be next for Hong Kong Marathon

Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong tells Legislative Council race could mirror France’s famous wine run; sports minister details other options.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong men get big boost, offered spot in Chinese Handball Super League

Professional competition involves likes of National Games champions Jiangsu, but city’s amateurs will need funding, get time off work.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism minister aims for more than 50 million visitors in 2026

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law optimistic about increase in tourist arrivals over Lunar New Year holiday.

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A lion dance group rehearses ahead of the 2025 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Eugene Lee
Singapore

Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms

Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.

Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season.

Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore

The team must lick its wounds and learn from the defeat so it can deliver for the fans and the city.

Leon Jones (right) of Hong Kong vies with Ryhan Stewart of Singapore during the Asian Cup Qualifiers third round group C match in Hong Kong, on November 18. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Singapore minister apologises to Hong Kong government after ‘idiots’ insult

David Neo privately messages Rosanna Law Shuk-pui to say sorry for disparaging remarks about city football team’s fans and players.

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David Neo addresses a jubilant Singapore dressing room after their win over Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Will these Hong Kong-invented electronic tap shoes create a new dance genre?

Step Out Studios will debut its new electronic tap dance shoes in an ‘emotional’ production at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in November.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Not our job to prevent scalping, Hong Kong football boss tells ticketless fans

Charles Cheung says game against Singapore sold out because ‘our matches are popular’, adds there are no measures to stop ticket reselling.

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2025 National Games

National Games: high praise as Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee strikes gold again

Lee defended her title in Zhuhai, becoming only the third Hongkonger to win a gold medal more than once at the National Games level.

Ceci Lee (centre) raises her arm in victory after her road race gold medal win in Zhuhai. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Hongkongers snap up fencing, rugby, beach volleyball tickets for National Games

But 70 per cent of tickets for city’s events still up for grabs as sports minister Rosanna Law says enthusiasm will grow once competitions begin.

People buys tickets for the Games at China Travel Service’s branch in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Giant Labubu, Elmo, Grimace and Doraemon floating in Hong Kong harbour

The giant inflatables and a nearby market are part of a Water Parade event organised by Hong Kong design studio AllRightsReserved.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong arts hub cancels gay-themed play hours before tickets go on sale

Hub’s authority says We Are Gay attracted complaints it invited confrontation and defamed city, while author attacked in opinion piece in Wen Wei Po.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Government investigation finds area of about four square metres has been damaged after tourists packed Sharp Island in Sai Kung.

Tourists swim at Sharp Island during the “golden week” holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tourism goals show city’s commitment to innovation

Proposals to promote luxury tours and better utilise museums and public beaches could improve experiences for both visitors and residents.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Kai Tak infrastructure projects shouldn’t be developed in isolation

Fragmented tendering could stifle long-term plans for transport connectivity, tourism and urban planning before they even get off the ground.

South Korea

Rail life story? Cartoon featuring South Korea’s Yoon returns to comics festival

The prize-winning cartoon was first featured in 2022 but was controversially removed following objections from the Yoon administration.

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An award-winning cartoon drawn by a secondary school student sparked controversy over freedom of expression in South Korea in 2022, as authorities threatened sanctions against award organisers for allowing then-president Yoon Suk-yeol to be lampooned. Photo: Twitter
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong must cook up labour solution that revives its culinary reputation

Readers discuss a labour import scheme, the staging of mega-sports events, poetry lessons in schools, and training for those required to report child abuse.

People having a meal at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 10. Photo: Jelly Tse
Architecture and design

Hong Kong’s municipal services buildings: one-stop shops we take for granted

Despite their uniqueness, Hong Kong’s municipal services buildings face an uncertain future, with Kowloon City’s landmark complex set for demolition soon.

Hong Kong society

Letters | An economically sound way for Hong Kong to beat ticket scalpers

Readers discuss how to make scalping less profitable, fan despair, touting at government venues, and chikungunya fever prevention.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader praises rescuers, sports park team in civil servant awards

John Lee says award recipients showcase government’s commitment to ‘continuous improvement and fearlessness in facing challenges’.

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The high-level award recognises civil servants for meritorious work. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

How Hong Kong’s hawker rules are forcing a 92-year-old to sit all day at stall

Hawker Chan Tak-ching has enough to retire but is unable to pass her licence to colleagues who need the income, a rule observers say is ‘outdated’.

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Hawker licence holder Chan Tak-ching tends to her stall at Lai Chi Kok. Photo: Sun Yeung
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