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Scheme applicants must obtain Hong Kong driving licences and complete local licensing formalities. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business

Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass records first crash 3 days after opening

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to add more compatible chargers for Chinese EVs as mainland cars arrive

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass

Transport Department says it has informed police of vehicles making U-turns at tunnel entrance and heading in opposite direction.

Hong Kong transport

New section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass to slash travel time by 80%

Transport chief Mable Chan hails new Yau Ma Tei section of bypass, expected to cut cross-Kowloon travel times from 30 minutes to five.

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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension

Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.

The existing HKU station will be part of the line. Photo: Edmond So
The existing HKU station will be part of the line. Photo: Edmond So
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific investigates wrong taxiway use at Manila airport

Carrier says it is cooperating with local authorities in probe into incident, which led to delays for two incoming planes.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to become Asia’s leading aircraft recycling hub, John Lee vows

City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’.

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Hong Kong transport

Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme

Authorities say number of applications in line with expectations, stressing scheme not expected to worsen traffic conditions.

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The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme allows approved private cars from Guangdong to enter the city directly via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong transport

Elior Group begins training workers for Hong Kong aircraft disassembly industry

Company leaders optimistic firm can secure land for operations by third quarter of 2026, but call for tax breaks to boost nascent industry.

Instructor Martin Law (right), who was trained at Elior’s base in France, works with a trainee on an aircraft electrical supply system. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Instructor Martin Law (right), who was trained at Elior’s base in France, works with a trainee on an aircraft electrical supply system. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers to change trains at Hung Hom for 2-day Tuen Ma line works in 2026

MTR Corp says disruptions on February 1 and March 8 will add about four to five minutes to journeys and will not affect train frequencies.

Hong Kong transport

New section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass undergoing final checks

Road under city’s most densely populated urban area will cut peak-hour journey time from Kowloon Bay to Yau Ma Tei down to five minutes.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi says firm ‘won’t necessarily object’ to levy on ride-hailing trips to support taxi trade, but it depends on details of regulation.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at the ride-hailing firm’s office in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Transport chief Mable Chan says deals reached with mostly Latin American nations, while Airport Authority CEO calls for more investment to manage risks.

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Hong Kong International Airport. The Airport Authority’s CEO has pointed to continuous investment as a way to mitigate risks in an uncertain business environment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong International Airport. The Airport Authority’s CEO has pointed to continuous investment as a way to mitigate risks in an uncertain business environment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Accidents and personal safety

12 hurt in collision involving KMB bus, rubbish truck and taxi in Hong Kong

Bus and taxi heading along Kwai Shing Circuit with rubbish truck going in opposite direction when it reportedly lost control.

Accidents and personal safety

Man hurt after truck carrying pig carcasses crashes into Hong Kong store

Transport Department closed Gage Street lane to traffic at 8.44am on Tuesday following incident, before reopening it at 11.54am.

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New Hong Kong bypass to open on December 21, cut Kai Tak commute to 5 minutes

‘The Yau Ma Tei section … designed to bypass congested transport corridors and reduce peak hour journey time,’ John Lee says.

The Yau Ma Tei section of the 4.7km Central Kowloon Bypass is set to open on December 21. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Yau Ma Tei section of the 4.7km Central Kowloon Bypass is set to open on December 21. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Trailblazing female captain of Hong Kong’s Cathay juggles flights and motherhood

Candy Wu is first among carrier’s small but growing team of female pilots, who, like their male counterparts, must constantly update their skills.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

Airline is focusing on diversification to become more resilient in face of geopolitical risks, Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says.

Hong Kong transport

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong

Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers have applied to drive into Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Overheated power bank catches fire on Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore

Airline says cabin crew extinguished the flame quickly, with none injured on flight TR939 on Saturday evening.

The fire was quickly extinguished by cabin crew and no one was injured, according to a Scoot spokesman. Photo: Getty Images
The fire was quickly extinguished by cabin crew and no one was injured, according to a Scoot spokesman. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines leads way with refunds amid Japan travel alerts

Airlines in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have announced flexible arrangements for Japan-bound flights as tensions simmer in region.

Hong Kong transport

Self-funded pilot programme takes off as HK Express hires 11 graduates

Airline takes on 11 of 15 graduates from the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to help fuel rapid expansion plans.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong travel firm sees interest in Japan tours drop 20% amid regional tensions

Travel agency CEO says some customers asking to withdraw from Japan, following travel warning by China’s foreign affairs ministry.

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China’s foreign ministry issued a warning late on Friday night, urging its people to avoid travelling to Japan as the safety of Chinese citizens there had “continued to deteriorate”. Photo: Getty Images
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