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14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s third policy address

New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.

16 Oct 2024 - 6:04PM

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Covid facility to be reinvented as youth creativity base

15 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

World Games Series debut in Hong Kong to allow city to host multi-sport events

11 Oct 2024 - 10:45AM

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.

10 Oct 2024 - 3:59PM

Signs at a bus stop in Tsim Sha Tsui advertise Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows scheduled for next April. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

9 Oct 2024 - 12:24AM

Tickets for Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows offered at up to 3 times official price

Tickets at inflated prices appear on platforms such as Facebook and Carousell within minutes of official artist presale.

7 Oct 2024 - 8:11PM

Opinion | Plenty in Hong Kong to promote but are tourism planners looking?

Even if the city doesn’t rise to being an ‘events capital’, the right focus can take its tourism economy to new heights.

6 Oct 2024 - 5:59PMvideocam

Cameron Smith hits from the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Golf Club on March 10. Photo: AP

Hong Kong assures fair bidding process for 3 new mass transit projects

MTR Corp has no advantage in East Kowloon, Kai Tak and Hung Shui Kiu bids as the projects ‘don’t involve a heavy rail system’, official says.

4 Oct 2024 - 7:53PM

Kai Tak Sports Park to host Hong Kong rugby international match in November

Match against Brazil is first event announced for park’s smaller venue, Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, as team target World Cup qualifying bid.

3 Oct 2024 - 9:52PM

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.

4 Oct 2024 - 6:46AM

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

Hong Kong Sevens set for ‘game changing’ 2025 Kai Tak move, test event silence

The marquee 48-year-old rugby sevens event is moving from Hong Kong Stadium, where it has been staged since 1982.

30 Sep 2024 - 9:13PM

The 2025 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament will take place at the Kai Tak stadium. Photo: Ike Images

Hong Kong to hold drills at Kai Tak stadium ahead of Coldplay shows: John Lee

‘These drills should not only focus on the number of people, but also different time slots and weather conditions,’ chief executive says.

24 Sep 2024 - 7:29PM

Hong Kong in big push to promote Kai Tak Sports Park ahead of opening: John Lee

Chief executive says authorities are ‘making every effort to promote the largest sports infrastructure project in Hong Kong’s history’.

23 Sep 2024 - 11:10PM

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.

21 Sep 2024 - 4:19PM

British band Coldplay will perform in Hong Kong in April of next year. Photo: AFP

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.

20 Sep 2024 - 9:10PM

Coldplay has confirmed it will be coming to the city in April of next year. Photo: AFP

Editorial | A tall order for new Hong Kong sports commissioner

Finding the right person to replace Sam Wong – who leaves the post after just a year – will hardly be plain sailing for the city government.

20 Sep 2024 - 6:15AM

Coldplay confirm 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak stadium in April 2025

The British rock band will perform at the soon-to-open 50,000-seat mega stadium on April 9, 11 and 12.

19 Sep 2024 - 8:34PM

Editorial | The whole community needs to work as 1 to grow a sports culture

The opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park and increased integration with the Greater Bay Area will help in turning sports into an industry.

8 Sep 2024 - 6:15AM

The sporting venue in Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong can be greater than sum of its sporting parts, events experts tell forum

Finance chief Paul Chan tells Post forum that ‘shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism’ critical to ensuring city attracts new visitors.

7 Sep 2024 - 10:39AM

Greater Bay Area key for Hong Kong sport, could see city host Asian Games

Speaking at the Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit, industry experts stressed collaboration with the GBA is one piece of the puzzle.

6 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM

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.

6 Sep 2024 - 6:51PM

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

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.

5 Sep 2024 - 1:32PM

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.

5 Sep 2024 - 6:30AM

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.

4 Sep 2024 - 10:17PM

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.

6 Sep 2024 - 1:26PM

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

Hong Kong leader calls for mega stadium to open on time by first quarter of 2025

Chief Executive John Lee also urges government task force to run drills to uncover operational hurdles ahead of opening of Kai Tak Sports Park.

1 Sep 2024 - 8:20PMvideocam

The Kai Tak Sports Park will include a stadium that can host up to 50,000 people. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong property market shows recovery signs, Kai Tak flats draw strong demand

Hong Kong homebuyers on Sunday rushed to buy new flats on sale in Kai Tak, attracted by the discounted prices and the neighbourhood’s growth prospects.

21 Jul 2024 - 8:00PM

Flooding at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak MTR station after fire hosepipe reel system leaks

Online footage shows water gushing out from a fire hosepipe slot at the concourse, but train operator says services unaffected.

22 Jun 2024 - 4:24PM

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Kai Tak Sports Park

The Kai Tak Sports Park is a multisports development on the site of the old airport at Kai Tak in Hong Kong. First mooted in 2007, it will have a 50,000-seat main stadium with a retractable roof, an indoor sports centre with 10,000 seats and a public sports ground with 5,000 seats. The groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, and the HK$30 billion park is to be finished by June, 2023.

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19 September, 2024