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An artist's impression of the new station in Parramatta, part of the Sydney Metro West project that also includes retail and residential properties. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp wins bid as part of group to build new Sydney station

Rail giant and subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering firm Gamuda Berhad win bid as joint venture, in deal reportedly worth A$880 million.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, Google scale up AI tests to reduce aviation’s climate impact

Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing to apply to test driverless vehicles in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong society

Signalling fault disrupts Hong Kong high-speed rail service, delaying 15 trains

Rail services have since resumed after 45-minute disruption to northbound trips on Sunday morning, Transport Department says.

Passengers enter gantries for Hong Kong’s high-speed rail services. Photo: Eric Jiang
Passengers enter gantries for Hong Kong’s high-speed rail services. Photo: Eric Jiang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong mega bridge traffic boom hits ferry, helicopter services: lawmaker

Mark Chong says Sky Shuttle’s suspension and drop in ferry services linked to bridge’s growing use, with vehicle flow reaching 5.2 million in 2025.

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Hong Kong society

Middle East war drives 35% rise in Hongkongers’ overseas help requests

‘The rise mainly came from the military conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Of the rest, half involved lost identity documents,’ immigration chief says.

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Overhead display left dangling at airport’s Terminal 2, investigation under way

Airport Authority says a maintenance team promptly attended to the malfunctioning screen and cordoned off the area.

A maintenance team has attended to the malfunctioning screen at Terminal 2. Photo: Nora Tam
A maintenance team has attended to the malfunctioning screen at Terminal 2. Photo: Nora Tam
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November

Hong Kong flag carrier says extension due to situation in Mideast, with services to both cities cancelled up to and including November 30.

Accidents and personal safety

9 children, 5 others injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

Thirteen people sent to hospital, including driver of one of the buses, after accident at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten in Ngau Chi Wan.

Hong Kong society

Power failure halts trams running between Hong Kong’s Wan Chai and Admiralty

Disruption comes after westbound line between North Point terminus and Tin Lok Lane halted for several hours on Monday.

Eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were suspended because of an electricity fault. Photo: handout
Hong Kong transport

Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan expresses confidence in operators, saying they are capable of meeting requirements laid out for licences.

In Hong Kong, apart from Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing currently serve the market. Photo: Dickson Lee
In Hong Kong, apart from Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing currently serve the market. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu station

Station sections to be built beside the operating Tuen Ma line and skidded into position to shorten construction time, but network disruptions are expected.

Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing firms seeking new licence must have handled 100,000 orders a day

Uber and Didi among platforms submitting applications, with both saying criteria are reasonable and that they will roll out measures to help drivers.

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Hong Kong transport

More ride-hailing firms target Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out, Mable Chan says

Transport chief says more than 7,500 people have applied for new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test.

Hong Kong's first licensed ride-hailing services are not expected to launch until later this year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong and Shenzhen test crossings at revamped Huanggang Port ahead of opening

Latest drill checked for any hiccups in how private cars will cross into Shenzhen and use of ‘joint clearance’ e-channels.

Civil servants take part in the test at the Huanggang Port crosing on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Civil servants take part in the test at the Huanggang Port crosing on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Haeco, China Aircraft Leasing Group agree to build maintenance hub in Hong Kong

Two firms will set up aircraft engine maintenance centre, with initial focus on quick-turn services, hospital repairs and engine asset management.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong drivers to renew vehicle licences in 1 day by year-end under AI system

AI-driven Easy Licence system to auto-approve more than 90 per cent of online renewals, slashing processing time from 10 days to one.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January

Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296.

Cathay Pacific will launch three weekly direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in Kazakhstan in January. Photo: Getty Images
Cathay Pacific will launch three weekly direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in Kazakhstan in January. Photo: Getty Images
Accidents and personal safety

5 injured after taxi, 3 cars collide on Hong Kong highway

Four-vehicle pile-up at 8.40am prompts temporary closure of Kowloon-bound Tsing Kwai Highway until 10.39am.

Hong Kong transport

What can Hong Kong travellers expect from the revamped Huanggang border crossing?

From transport routes and parking restrictions to immigration procedures, the SCMP looks at what users need to know ahead of the crossing opening.

Accidents and personal safety

Truck driver flees after vehicle crashes and bursts into flames on Lantau highway

16-tonne truck skidded and crashed into barriers amid amber rainstorm alert, with debris from collision injuring two people in nearby taxi, police say.

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The crash happened on the North Lantau Highway near Tung Chung Eastern Interchange. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Wrong radio frequency by Cathay crew led to Nato jet interception: report

London-bound CX257 was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets over Romania in early July after losing contact with civilian air traffic control.

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Cathay says it has implemented the relevant improvement measures in mid-July. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay says it has implemented the relevant improvement measures in mid-July. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Transit giant CRRC redoubles Hong Kong push as sales pitch to overseas cities

Beijing’s largest rolling stock manufacturer is eyeing a local Kai Tak project – and its autonomous rail transit vehicle – as a launch pad for global expansion.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong holds first large-scale drill at revamped Huanggang border crossing

About 1,000 civil servants joined exercise testing passenger flows and transport, with further tests planned before the new crossing opens.

Hong Kong transport

Uber partners with Hong Kong firm to launch its first premium service outside US

Ride-hailing giant teams up with Kwoon Chung Bus to introduce Uber Elite, with lawmakers saying move won’t impact coming regulatory push.

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Timothy Wong of Kwoon Chung Bus (left) and Estyn Chung of Uber Hong Kong announced the team-up on Monday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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