In Pictures: Hong Kong’s ‘panda economy’ at work as authorities hope bears can boost spending

[HKFP] - 01/31/2025

Hong Kong’s giant panda population grew by 200 per cent last year, and authorities hope that the bears’ presence can help boost domestic consumption following a continued decline in retail and restaurant spending. After Beijing announced that it would gift a pair of giant pandas to the city last (…)



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Hong Kong restaurants expect 10% Lunar New Year boost to business
Multiple-entry visa scheme has resulted in more mainland visitors, offsetting effects of Hongkongers heading out of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 30/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 30/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 30/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 30/01/2025
In Pictures: Hong Kong’s ‘panda economy’ at work as authorities hope bears can boost spending
Hong Kong’s giant panda population grew by 200 per cent last year, and authorities hope that the bears’ presence can (…)
[HKFP] - 31/01/2025
South China Sea: Philippines arrests five more Chinese for ‘spying’
Philippine security officials said Thursday they took into custody five more Chinese spies, following the arrest of (…)
[HKFP] - 31/01/2025
Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong
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[South China Morning Post] - 30/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 30/01/2025
Harbourfront fills up ahead of firework display
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[RTHK] - 30/01/2025
Lunar New Year fireworks light up Victoria Harbour
Tourists and locals were treated to a spectacular Lunar New Year fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on (…)
[RTHK] - 30/01/2025