Panda craze has once again gripped Hong Kong as residents compete to name the territory’s first locally-born giant panda cubs who just turned six months old

Hong Kong launches a naming contest for its first locally-born panda cubs, boosting tourism interest. The twins debut at Ocean Park amid financial concerns, while officials highlight conservation and economic benefits of the panda craze.

From harbor-front sculptures to posters and even a pyrotechnic drone show, Hong Kong is in a panda frenzy. The city’s six pandas are front and center in the government’s latest effort to boost its lackluster tourism industry and revive an economy that’s struggling to regain momentum.

Contest launched day before ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ set to make their public debut at Ocean Park.

A Hong Kong zoo launched a naming competition for the territory's first locally-born giant panda cubs Saturday.