More than 1.7 million Hongkongers made outbound trips from February 13 to 16, up from 1.47 million between January 25 and 28 last year.
Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.
Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves.
What to expect and how to make the most of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Tuesday.
Longer holiday, Valentine’s Day overlap drive 21.6 per cent increase in outbound trips from 2025.
CLP says suspected equipment fault disrupted supply at Ha Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate on Sunday evening, ahead of Lunar New Year’s Eve.
Previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in 1953, according to forecaster.
A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.
Loss-making authority edges closer to bond offering to help sustain operations amid continuing deficits.
Seafood chain says bookings for reunion dinners have risen 10 per cent but overall year-on-year earnings for Lunar New Year period could ‘just about balance out’.
Education chief says declining birth rate part of global trend and school policies, including fees, are not the reason couples are having fewer babies.
Ahead of Lunar New Year, RedNote ads for mainland home cleaners remain available despite crackdown on illegal labour in city, SCMP finds.
Suspect, aged 26, allegedly found with trolley of cages holding multiple birds each as she tried to pass through Lo Wu border crossing.
Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system.
Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price.
Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.
Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025.
Screening covers tests for 30 inherited metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immune deficiency.
Crozier increases storage space by 50 per cent while local firm Eythos also growing amid government push to turn city into art trading hub.
Officers mounted undercover operation targeting firms advertising services online ahead of Lunar New Year.
Two men escape in vehicle after alleged robbery at shop near 272 Des Voeux Road Central in Sheung Wan.
But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages.
‘We are delighted with the very positive response from investors,’ MTR finance director says.
Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.
Expert David Hui reminds public to get vaccinated ahead of Lunar New Year.
Health authorities earlier named 2 Hong Kong-based companies linked to alleged smuggling of blood samples for gender testing.
The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says.
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Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacking awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.
Logistics chief Mable Chan says city well positioned for growth given established legal regime and status as financial hub.