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West Kowloon arts hub deficit widens to HK$998 million

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The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in Hong Kong reported a widened deficit of HK$998 million for the 2025-26 financial year. This increase is attributed to higher operating costs associated with the upcoming opening of the WestK Performing Arts Centre in autumn 2027. Despite the deficit, the authority anticipates increased revenue from a residential project tender and growth in ticket sales and sponsorships. AI

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West Kowloon arts hub deficit widens to HK$998 million

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Denise Tsang,Wynna Wong ·

    West Kowloon arts hub deficit widens to HK$998 million as operating costs rise

    The authority managing Hong Kong’s arts hub in West Kowloon recorded a wider deficit in the 2025-26 financial year but expects to generate more income next year by putting a residential development project out to tender. The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s deficit ball…

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