This story was first published on September 13, 2005. Dazzling start to Disney carnival By Dennis Eng and Ambrose Leung Hailed as an “everlasting carnival” and a multibillion-dollar “strategic investment”, Hong Kong Disneyland was finally inaugurated on Monday (September 12, 2005) with few of the problems and complaints that plagued it during a month of
After two years of construction, Hong Kong Disneyland opened its gates to the public on September 12, 2005, bringing a touch of magic to Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island. Although it is the smallest worldwide, as the first and only Disney park in Greater China until Shanghai Disneyland opened in 2016, the prime location and
Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment in its tourism journey. The city has made commendable efforts in reigniting interest – through government subsidies, mega-events and promotional campaigns. Even so, the question remains: how do we ensure this rebound becomes a renaissance? The answer lies not in discounts, but in delivering lifelong memories. As a
#OnlyWayForward HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The sixth edition of ReThink HK is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 11 to 12 September 2025. The event will feature 150+ sessions across nine themed theatres and stages, alongside a Sustainable Solutions Expo showcasing approximately 300 exhibiting companies. With
maison&objet returns for its second edition to hong kong Maison&Objet, the world’s leading event for international design, interior decoration, and lifestyle, returns to Hong Kong with an expanded edition under a new identity: Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025. Taking place from December 3 to 6, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Hong Kong Davis Cup captain Yu Hiu-tung said his side were not under “any pressure at all” and hoped to ride a wave of support against Uzbekistan when their World Group II tie gets under way at Victoria Park on Saturday. His Uzbek counterpart, Denis Istomin, on his part said his team were ready to
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) faces possible eviction from its Repulse Bay campus after its US-based founder sued it for alleged financial mismanagement and said it is serving only an “elite” section of Hong Kong. Hong Kong International School’s Repulse Bay Campus. File photo: Education Bureau. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), which founded HKIS in
Alibaba Group Holding plans to raise US$3.2 billion by selling zero-coupon convertible senior notes, part of moves to fund its cloud and international e-commerce operations, according to a stock exchange filing on Thursday. The zero-coupon convertible senior notes – which mature on September 15, 2032 – would be sold via a private offering to non-US
