Pekan Pop-Up Market Rises With 540+ Vendors, International Visitors

Hong Kong is gearing up for a vibrant summer in 2025, marked by a substantial tourism recovery with an expected 44.5 million visitors and numerous cultural events such as the Hong Kong Summer Viva, a large flower-themed exhibition, and the HK Cat Expo. Among the musical highlights is the return of K-pop icon G-Dragon, who is performing three concerts at AsiaWorld-Expo as part of his Übermensch world tour, his first solo tour in eight years, showcasing songs from his recent album. Additionally, Mira Place’s Gimme LiVe Festival will celebrate its 13th year with multiple local artists performing over four August weekends, fostering local music talent with special appearances by award-winning producer Terry Chiu. These events reflect Hong Kong's dynamic cultural scene and the city's efforts to invigorate its entertainment and tourism sectors. Meanwhile, in Ipoh, Malaysia, the Pekan Pop-Up Market has evolved into a significant cultural moment for local youth, blending fashion, creativity, and self-expression in a lively market setting that now hosts around 70 vendors and draws crowds eager to engage with the city's vibrant cultural atmosphere.