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K-Pop band BTS has slated three dates in Hong Kong on their upcoming world tour.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
K-Pop band BTS has slated three dates in Hong Kong on their upcoming world tour.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
Prudential plc has announced Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate to succeed Shriti Vadera as Chair of the Board.
Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Prudential plc has announced Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate to succeed Shriti Vadera as Chair of the Board.
Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
buff.ly/wEKaKHC
Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
buff.ly/wEKaKHC
Cathay Pacific will reduce the fuel surcharge levy on most flights starting February 1st, with an average reduction of 25%.
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
January 14, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Cathay Pacific will reduce the fuel surcharge levy on most flights starting February 1st, with an average reduction of 25%.
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
Chow Hang Tung's appeal against having to wear trousers in summer (while male inmates may wear shorts) has been denied by High Court Judge Russell Coleman.
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Chow Hang Tung's appeal against having to wear trousers in summer (while male inmates may wear shorts) has been denied by High Court Judge Russell Coleman.
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
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Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
Emperor Cinemas announced via Facebook on Monday January 12th that the Ma On Shan cinema will cease operations from Monday January 12th.
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Emperor Cinemas announced via Facebook on Monday January 12th that the Ma On Shan cinema will cease operations from Monday January 12th.
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
January 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
Shares in Hang Seng Bank will cease trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange at the close of trade on January 14th, after more than 75% of shareholders agreed to the HSBC buyout and privatisation of the bank.
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Shares in Hang Seng Bank will cease trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange at the close of trade on January 14th, after more than 75% of shareholders agreed to the HSBC buyout and privatisation of the bank.
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
Hong Kong-Taipei continues to be ranked 1st in busiest cross-border airline routes in 2025.
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Hong Kong-Taipei continues to be ranked 1st in busiest cross-border airline routes in 2025.
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
DAB's Starry Lee has been elected president of the 8th Legislative Council of Hong Kong, defeating Ronnick Chan 47 votes to 42.
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
DAB's Starry Lee has been elected president of the 8th Legislative Council of Hong Kong, defeating Ronnick Chan 47 votes to 42.
First Frost Warning of 2026 issued by HKO at 4.30pm.
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 AM
First Frost Warning of 2026 issued by HKO at 4.30pm.
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
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Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
January 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Hong Kong will host Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on March 25th.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Hong Kong will host Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on March 25th.
That's a weirdly specific number of persons in sleepwear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 AM
That's a weirdly specific number of persons in sleepwear.
Two time Tour de France points winner Sir Mark Cavendish is the latest celebrity/influencer to sell Hong Kong to the world.
Via Discover Hong Kong IG.
Via Discover Hong Kong IG.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Two time Tour de France points winner Sir Mark Cavendish is the latest celebrity/influencer to sell Hong Kong to the world.
Via Discover Hong Kong IG.
Via Discover Hong Kong IG.
It's a new year, and the Tripperhead Gazette is back for 2026!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM
It's a new year, and the Tripperhead Gazette is back for 2026!
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New retro livery to celebrate Cathay Pacific's 80th anniversary on B-LRG A350-941.
Via Xiaohongshu: www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/6955...
Via Xiaohongshu: www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/6955...
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
New retro livery to celebrate Cathay Pacific's 80th anniversary on B-LRG A350-941.
Via Xiaohongshu: www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/6955...
Via Xiaohongshu: www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/6955...
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Temperatures this weekend set to drop to single figures, with all of the New Territories forecast to have overnight minimums on Saturday night under 10°C.
Ta Kwu Ling leading the pack as always with a forecast of 5°C.
Temperatures this weekend set to drop to single figures, with all of the New Territories forecast to have overnight minimums on Saturday night under 10°C.
Ta Kwu Ling leading the pack as always with a forecast of 5°C.
December 29, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Temperatures this weekend set to drop to single figures, with all of the New Territories forecast to have overnight minimums on Saturday night under 10°C.
Ta Kwu Ling leading the pack as always with a forecast of 5°C.
Temperatures this weekend set to drop to single figures, with all of the New Territories forecast to have overnight minimums on Saturday night under 10°C.
Ta Kwu Ling leading the pack as always with a forecast of 5°C.
The Regina Ip Burberry boycott has officially ended.
December 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The Regina Ip Burberry boycott has officially ended.
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New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central:
From 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve to 12:10am on New Year’s Day, the event will feature Air Supply, on top of live appearances by Jay Fung and Cloud Wan.
New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central:
From 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve to 12:10am on New Year’s Day, the event will feature Air Supply, on top of live appearances by Jay Fung and Cloud Wan.
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central:
From 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve to 12:10am on New Year’s Day, the event will feature Air Supply, on top of live appearances by Jay Fung and Cloud Wan.
New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central:
From 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve to 12:10am on New Year’s Day, the event will feature Air Supply, on top of live appearances by Jay Fung and Cloud Wan.
Hong Kong police have now arrested 15 people in connection to the ¥1 billion Japanese yen robbery in Sheung Wan on Thursday, December 18th.
Background on the robbery via HKFP: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/19/m...
Background on the robbery via HKFP: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/19/m...
December 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Hong Kong police have now arrested 15 people in connection to the ¥1 billion Japanese yen robbery in Sheung Wan on Thursday, December 18th.
Background on the robbery via HKFP: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/19/m...
Background on the robbery via HKFP: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/19/m...
The Chief Executive in Council has given approval for the Government to invite the MTR to proceed with the detailed planning and design of the South Island Line (West) project.
The SILW will be on dedicated elevated viaducts and tunnels rather than heavy rail underground.
The SILW will be on dedicated elevated viaducts and tunnels rather than heavy rail underground.
December 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The Chief Executive in Council has given approval for the Government to invite the MTR to proceed with the detailed planning and design of the South Island Line (West) project.
The SILW will be on dedicated elevated viaducts and tunnels rather than heavy rail underground.
The SILW will be on dedicated elevated viaducts and tunnels rather than heavy rail underground.
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow announced on Saturday that the death toll from the Tai Po fire has risen to 161.
DNA testing confirmed a previously reported death was a married couple. Commissioner Chow said DNA testing was continuing, and couldn't rule out the death toll increasing.
DNA testing confirmed a previously reported death was a married couple. Commissioner Chow said DNA testing was continuing, and couldn't rule out the death toll increasing.
December 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow announced on Saturday that the death toll from the Tai Po fire has risen to 161.
DNA testing confirmed a previously reported death was a married couple. Commissioner Chow said DNA testing was continuing, and couldn't rule out the death toll increasing.
DNA testing confirmed a previously reported death was a married couple. Commissioner Chow said DNA testing was continuing, and couldn't rule out the death toll increasing.
Christmas Day forecast:
Dry and sunny with temperatures in the low 20s.
A replenishment of the monsoon will see temperatures drop from Christmas day onwards, with overnight temps falling to 11°C in the northern New Territories.
Dry and sunny with temperatures in the low 20s.
A replenishment of the monsoon will see temperatures drop from Christmas day onwards, with overnight temps falling to 11°C in the northern New Territories.
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Christmas Day forecast:
Dry and sunny with temperatures in the low 20s.
A replenishment of the monsoon will see temperatures drop from Christmas day onwards, with overnight temps falling to 11°C in the northern New Territories.
Dry and sunny with temperatures in the low 20s.
A replenishment of the monsoon will see temperatures drop from Christmas day onwards, with overnight temps falling to 11°C in the northern New Territories.