Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project, a 20-plus-year development, aims to balance large-scale urbanisation with human-centric design, drawing parallels to global city transformations like Shanghai's Pudong and Brooklyn.
SailGP co-founder Russell Coutts praised Hong Kong as a venue, stating it exceeded expectations. The city's decision to grant 'M' Mark status for next year's race highlights the sport's "very positive" reception and potential for business partnerships.
SailGP will launch its 2027 season with a race in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour on January 23. CEO Russell Coutts highlighted the city as a world-class destination expected to generate strong commercial interest and fan engagement.
SailGP has signed a three-year deal to bring its racing events to Hong Kong, with the 2027 season set to begin in Victoria Harbour. The sport's co-founder, Russell Coutts, sees China as a key growth market and hopes for a local team's return.
Hong Kong's first two-tonne eVTOL aircraft could conduct trial flights within six months, initially for transporting construction materials to remote sites. AECOM, collaborating with AutoFlight and Chun Wo Construction, aims to prove cargo logistics safety before exploring ecotourism options.
