{
  "id": 9527943,
  "title": "Over 3.8k eateries to offer discounts on National Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/over-3-8k-eateries-to-offer-discounts-on-national-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:58:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871401-20260924.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 3,800 eateries in Hong Kong will offer discounts and free perks on National Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. For the first time, food courts in shopping malls and hotels will participate in the campaign. Jonathan Leung, a catering sector lawmaker, stated the number of participating restaurants has exceeded those on the July 1 holiday. The industry aims to promote Hong Kong, not generate extra profits, said Leung. Caspar Tsui, executive director of the Federation of Hong Kong Hotels Owners, noted many eateries have already introduced discounts before the holiday to encourage locals. Some offers will remain valid throughout the month.",
  "summary": "More than 3,800 eateries across the city will offer free perks and discounts of up to 30 percent off on October 1 to celebrate National Day. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. For the first time ever, food courts at shopping malls in places such as Kai Tak and Kowloon Bay, as well as hotels, will also take part in the campaign. Catering sector…",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 3,800 eateries in Hong Kong will offer discounts on National Day.",
    "Food courts in shopping malls and hotels will participate for the first time.",
    "Industry aims to promote Hong Kong, not generate extra profits."
  ],
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Over 3.8k eateries to offer discounts on National Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/over-3-8k-eateries-to-offer-discounts-on-national-day-9528880",
        "published": "2026-09-24T08:58:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}