Hong Kong restaurants, bars gear up for packed 2026 countdown parties

Hong Kong will ring in the new year with packed restaurants and bustling nightlife activities in Central, but the absence of a fireworks display may affect business on the Kowloon side, industry leaders have said. Their comments on Wednesday followed the Tourism Board’s earlier announcement that the main celebration would be held on Chater Road in Central, after the annual Victoria Harbour fireworks show was cancelled following the deadly Tai Po fire. Lan Kwai Fong Association director Anthea...