The summer heat in Hong Kong can leave you wanting to stay indoors with a cold glass of wine or take a dip into an ice-cold pool. Fortunately, there are plenty of hk pools to choose from where you can cool off and enjoy the city’s stunning views.

The glistening vistas from the 25-meter infinity pool at Rosewood Hong Kong will take your breath away. Lap a few laps alongside Victoria Harbour and take in the picturesque sunrises and sunsets from this rooftop paradise. The best part is that you can access the pool even if you’re not a hotel guest. Non-hotel guests can buy a pool pass that lets them enter the resort-like swimming area on weekdays for four hours at HKD 600 per adult and HKD 300 per child. The pass also gives you discounts on drinks and snacks at their on-site pool bar.

Located in the heart of Sai Kung, this public swimming pool is a great choice for kids and adults alike. The large leisure pool is lined with water slides and fountains that can entertain the kids while you swim a few laps. There are even some waterslides that are suitable for older kids and teens. There is a family changing room at the pool, too.

This massive swimming complex is a must-visit for families with kids. Its three outdoor leisure pools — complete with waterfalls and rocks — are lined with fun water installations, including mushroom and tree-shaped fountains. There’s also a diving pool and two teaching pools, plus a large kiddie pool with a range of slides.

While it’s a bit too far from the action for most, this olympic-sized swimming pool at the Hong Kong Sports Centre is worth a trip if you can spare the time to get there. The huge pool is surrounded by seating areas and food vendors, while the main pool itself has a large spectator stand that can seat nearly 1,000 people.

The first of its kind in Asia, this unique building was designed by architects Derek Walker and Simon Kwan and completed in 1989 as part of the redevelopment of Kowloon Park. The soaring structure is covered by a translucent, insulated tensile membrane called Birdair’s Tensotherm which helps minimize glare. The design is a reflection of the cultural identity and historical importance of the region.

There’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing swim in one of these hk pools, especially with breathtaking cityscapes as your backdrop. So pack your swimsuit, grab an Octupus card and make a splash on your next visit to Hong Kong!

In addition to the HK$10 million prize pool for each raceday, a new Triple Trio jackpot and a HK$2.8 million jackpot will be added to the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool. The total prize pool for all eight racedays is expected to reach HK$20.8 million.

The HK$1 billion first prize will be paid out in two equal installments: the first in June and the second in September. The winning units will be accumulated and the jackpot prize will be added to the next draw if there is no winner in the previous draw. If the jackpot prize is not won, it will be transferred to a bonus fund.

Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s leading researchers, and the government is devoted to supporting them. The Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) provides a variety of funding schemes for academics. Its funding criteria includes evaluation of candidates’ academic achievements and research proposals. It also places an emphasis on assessing independence, exploration, creativity, and innovation.

This year, RGC awarded over HK$5 billion to more than 1,600 research projects, including the first Xplorer Prize, initiated by Pony Ma of Tencent, alongside renowned scientists. Xplorer Prize is designed to recognise and reward young and promising scientists who demonstrate outstanding leadership in scientific research, and encourage them to continue their research journey with renewed passion.

BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP) is a non-governmental merit-based award that aims to reward outstanding scientists and research teams in Hong Kong or research-related institutions set up by Hong Kong higher education institutions, and located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, for their significant achievements in scientific and technological innovation and transformation.

The 2025 HKU Foundation Publication Award gives due recognition to RPg students who have published journal articles of high quality in the research field related to their thesis study. Up to twenty awards, each worth HK$5,000, can be made each year. Applicants should have submitted an article in the period between January 1 and December 31, 2024. The by-line should clearly show their affiliation with HKU.

Several renowned scholars have nominated five Hongkongers for the Nobel Peace Prize this year, for their fervent dedication in protecting freedoms and campaigning for democracy. They include Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, Gwyneth Ho and Joshua Wong. Some of them were arrested during protests last year. During that time, the media were accused of presenting one-sided news and failing to report the truth of events in an objective manner. Reuters, for example, was widely condemned for publishing pictures of police violence against protesters in Mong Kok, with the caption: “A masked man is being attacked by a police officer.” The pictures were actually taken at another protest location. This incident highlighted the double standards and bias of Western media. Many people also questioned the credibility of Pulitzer Prize winners, including the 2020 award winner for Breaking News Photography.