9 places to eat near Kai Tak Stadium, given the food ran out at Hong Kong Sevens

After many years at Hong Kong Stadium, the annual Hong Kong Sevens tournament moved to Kai Tak Stadium in East Kowloon this year. Some of those who attended the Sevens were quoted as saying the venue’s disorganised catering, with vendors running out of …

Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend

Hong Kong schools recorded a net increase of about 4,500 students for the past academic year, with an industry leader attributing the shift from past trends to the diminishing emigration waves and an influx of young dependants linked to the city’s talent …

‘I could only cry’: Hong Kong carers pushed to limit, as NGO warns of stress risks

The stress of taking care of his elderly parents and family brought 44-year-old Hongkonger Michael to the verge of a breakdown. Already the father of an eight-year-old, he juggles the responsibilities of his regular home life with taking care of his …

Lee Man defender explains why underachieving Hong Kong season can have glorious finish

The accomplished Lee Man defender, Dudu, acknowledged his aspirational club had fallen beneath expectations this season, but the 34-year-old said Saturday’s gritty 1-0 win at Southern gave them a “real chance” of retaining their league title. Champions …

When drama marked the opening of the Dragon roller-coaster in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

“Raging Rivers, giant water slides and the Dragon are the latest package of adventurous thrills about to be unleashed at Ocean Park,” reported the South China Morning Post on January 9, 1984. “The $240 million two-year-long redevelopment into a fun world …

Hong Kong gas usage remains below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Gas consumption in Hong Kong stayed below the pre-pandemic level for a sixth straight year in 2024, with the supplier expecting the pattern to persist due to what economists said was a “structural decline” in usage linked to lifestyle changes, including …

Hong Kong stock exchange’s lot-size reform gathers support amid cost concerns

A planned reform to the Hong Kong stock exchange’s trading unit system should boost stock market turnover and encourage smaller investors, but implementing it will require investment to overcome technical challenges, according to brokers. Both the exchange …

Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

Hong Kong should not join Beijing in imposing counter tariffs: experts

Hong Kong should maintain its free-trade port status, which is crucial to consolidating its position as a global financial hub, some economists and business leaders have said, while calling for the city to avoid joining Beijing in imposing retaliatory …

Daughter of Hong Kong actress attends 2 kindergartens, eats, naps, uses bathroom in car

A Hong Kong actress’s daughter who attends two kindergartens, eats, naps, and uses the toilet in her car has earned her mother the label “monster parent”. Li Tianzong, 37, also known online as Lena, was born in Hong Kong to a mother who is a renowned pipa …