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The auctioneer gestures as the “H” plate goes up for sale at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘H’ races to riches: car plate fetches HK$20 million at Hong Kong auction

Other high bids at Sunday’s Chinese New Year auction include plates ‘30’ at HK$4.55 million, ‘101’ at HK$1.01 million and ‘2288’ at HK$470,000.

Hong Kong transport

Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

Hong Kong transport

More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payments

Hong Kong transport

35 Hong Kong to Mideast flights disrupted, with more expected after attack on Iran

Passengers already packing Hong Kong airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar from day before.

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Passengers affected by disruptions to Cathay Pacific flights to Riyadh and Dubai queue to make inquiries at the airline’s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Passengers affected by disruptions to Cathay Pacific flights to Riyadh and Dubai queue to make inquiries at the airline’s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment

‘The average monthly number of candidates has now risen to around 1,800,’ transport chief Mable Chan says.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

Line upgrade marks a key step in the corporation’s HK$65 billion plan to modernise the city’s urban rail network by 2029.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong autonomous vehicle tests move up a gear with longer routes

Routes on the North Lantau trial will cover up to 43.2km, with more vehicles allowed to operate at the same time.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to boost efficiency and cut costs

New standards will enable use of a broader selection of advanced construction technologies, materials, equipment and systems for railway projects.

Hong Kong transport

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

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About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang
The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition

New temporary walkway to open on Thursday, developer Henderson Land says.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

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Hong Kong economy

Traffic gridlock in Hong Kong as crowds throng last day of Lunar New Year fair

Roads surrounding flower market at Victoria Park and connecting tram and bus routes grind to a halt amid crowds seeking last-minute bargains.

Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay is packed on Monday evening. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link.

The collision took place on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: May Tse
The collision took place on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.

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Hong Kong transport

Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip

Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening.

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Hundreds of passengers queue at Ocean Terminal waiting to board the ship. Photo: Facebook/Longman Lo
Hundreds of passengers queue at Ocean Terminal waiting to board the ship. Photo: Facebook/Longman Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, passenger arrested after BMW hits 3 vehicles in Hong Kong

Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp under pressure to explain if human error behind Island line shutdown

‘Unless they encountered an unprecedented mechanical failure, the chances of human error are nowhere near low,’ ex-lawmaker Gary Zhang says.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp says sorry after chaotic 1½-hour disruption on Hong Kong Island line

‘The incident is very rare. We attach great importance to it and will conduct an in-depth investigation,’ rail operator says.

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Objects, including maintenance vehicle components and signalling equipment, were found on the tracks between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay stations. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room.

Police said the location of the fire was close to boarding gate No 212. Photo: Handout
Police said the location of the fire was close to boarding gate No 212. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities considering options for fourth harbour crossing

Lawmakers say another cross-harbour tunnel is necessary to alleviate persistent congestion in three existing ones and aid future development.

Hong Kong transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

Hong Kong transport

New working group to push autonomous vehicle technology in Hong Kong

Transport Department’s strategy blueprint includes implementation of real-time adaptive traffic signals and smart motorway management system.

The Hong Kong government will form a working group focused on getting driverless vehicles onto the city’s roads. Photo: China News Service
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