Mable Chan notes business sector’s enthusiasm over launch of cross-border scheme that will allow Guangdong drivers to enjoy Hong Kong’s offerings.
Government hopes reduced and simplified questions will encourage younger drivers to join the industry and boost numbers for premium fleets.
Vehicles will be allowed to enter city via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under southbound travel scheme, with daily quota of 100 applications.
Despite gloomy weather, mainland Chinese visitors travel to city to enjoy sightseeing, discounts and jubilant atmosphere of handover anniversary.
Financial secretary says authorities ‘aim to help resolve practical pain points for businesses and everyday citizens’.
Incident on June 21 left angry passengers without accommodation in middle of night and airline must now submit report to authorities.
Move follows calls from Chief Executive John Lee for rail firm to improve on ‘inadequacies’ in emergency response, contingency planning.
Suspect allegedly concealed his face, upper body using garbage bag before robbing store with knife and then stealing taxi.
Data from analytics company shows almost 5 per cent of global flights to the region were cancelled this month amid Israel-Iran conflict.
No passengers on board at time of accident, but experts urge thorough investigation as airport set to expand use of driverless vehicles.
But airline saw a record 1.13 million passengers travelling between the Philippines and Hong Kong last year, a jump of 34 per cent from 2023.
Three most common types of goods involved in such scams are concert tickets, electronics and food and drink.
Professor David Hui of Chinese University warns that new outbreaks will occur every six to nine months.
Some drivers oppose vehicle quota under government’s proposed regulations, as limit on numbers would eliminate those who drive part time.
HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao says she expects passenger growth of around 30 to 40 per cent in 2025.
Delhi-bound plane returns safely to Hong Kong after pilot suspects technical issue less than 30 minutes into flight.
Lawmaker warns HK$110,000 penalty for two property owners at luxury estate ‘not a good message’ for public.
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Ride-hailing company’s global head of public policy says city can learn from how Australia adapted to platform’s entry into market.
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Company said to owe more than 100 staff members over HK$1 million after announcing nine restaurants had closed.
The Post explores the cause behind water supply concerns at two public housing estates and how the government is responding.
The Post unpacks potential pitfalls of joining a private club, as 1880 Hong Kong enters liquidation with about HK$20 million debt.
Carrier chief Jeff Sun says it has become a ‘financially sound airline’ with strong investor backing’, more services and plans for a rebrand.
Carrier’s president also reveals plans to introduce new family-friendly products that will benefit children and the elderly.
Tourism minister Rosanna Law says that if mainland Chinese tourists opt for longer stays, they will avoid post-event border congestion.
No injuries reported due to double-glazed safety glass design, but incident comes just two days after criticism of rail giant by city leader.
Airbus has said automation and modern technology can replace role of second pilot on long-haul flights.
‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says plan part of effort to offer visitors experiences beyond traditional shopping, sightseeing.
Singapore Airlines offering profit-sharing bonus equivalent to 7.45 months’ pay, with Emirates staff also in line for eye-catching reward payout.
Attraction, located at the original site of the Kowloon Walled City, will showcase replica sets from the acclaimed martial arts film.
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