https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/181282/feed The Mass Transit Railway Corporation operates Hong Kong's railway system. It is also a major property developer and landlord in the city and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Eric Jiang,Matthew Cheng Eric Jiang,Matthew Cheng The revamped Huanggang Port checkpoint is a “critical milestone” for the connectivity of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong’s leader has said, as the city and Shenzhen count down to its launch on Monday. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said at a ceremony on Sunday that the Huanggang control point was a “landmark project” built and shared through the joint efforts of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. “Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan last month to proactively align with the national 15th five-year... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370474/huanggang-port-milestone-integrating-hong-kong-greater-bay-area-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370474/huanggang-port-milestone-integrating-hong-kong-greater-bay-area-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:08:51 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. World Sight Day falls on October 8 this year. It is a timely reminder that protecting sight should be part of how we think about ageing well, not something we consider only after vision begins to fade. Hong Kong is a fast-ageing society, but vision is still too often overlooked... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/letters/article/3369970/dont-overlook-eye-health-hong-kong-ages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/letters/article/3369970/dont-overlook-eye-health-hong-kong-ages?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:30:08 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents will have to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to use automated “joint clearance” channels at the revamped Huanggang Port crossing, with around 100,000 travellers a day expected to use the control point when operations begin. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department would deploy sufficient manpower to help passengers register at the checkpoint, assistant director Jacky Wong Ki said on Tuesday. “The whole registration process at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369947/registration-both-sides-border-needed-huanggang-joint-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369947/registration-both-sides-border-needed-huanggang-joint-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:19:07 +0000 Danny Mok,Vivian Au Danny Mok,Vivian Au Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted robbery after she allegedly brandished a knife at staff at an MTR station customer service centre and demanded Octopus cards and cash. A source familiar with the case told the South China Morning Post on Monday that the woman, a Hong Kong resident surnamed Lai, was armed with a ceramic knife and demanded all Octopus cards and HK$100 (US$13) banknotes from staff at the Diamond Hill MTR station customer service centre on Sunday evening. “When... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3369724/police-surround-wong-tai-sin-flat-after-woman-reportedly-seen-knife-area?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3369724/police-surround-wong-tai-sin-flat-after-woman-reportedly-seen-knife-area?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:56:19 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen The MTR Corporation will hand over HK$2.25 billion (US$287 million) to the Hong Kong government as a one-off settlement for the delayed completion of the high-speed rail line, while reaching a consensus to avoid a payout over hurdles affecting the Sha Tin to Central Link. While the transport firm oversaw the design, construction, testing and operation of the two projects, both are owned by the government and involved public funds. Under the arrangements announced on Friday, the MTR Corp will pay... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369614/mtr-corp-pays-out-hk225-billion-high-speed-rail-construction-delays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369614/mtr-corp-pays-out-hk225-billion-high-speed-rail-construction-delays?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:19:53 +0000 Peggy Ye Peggy Ye The sole residential site included in the Hong Kong government’s latest land sale programme has attracted interest from a host of major developers, with 10 tenders being submitted before a noon deadline on Friday. Chinachem Group, Wheelock Properties, Kerry Properties and Sun Hung Kai Properties all confirmed to the South China Morning Post that they had submitted individual bids for the site on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, while Sino Land issued a joint tender with Great Eagle... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3369572/developers-vie-land-plum-hk2-billion-residential-site-ho-man-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3369572/developers-vie-land-plum-hk2-billion-residential-site-ho-man-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:16:50 +0000 Jess Ma,Kristen Cheung Jess Ma,Kristen Cheung Hongkongers have come out in droves to take advantage of restaurant discounts and transport promotions on National Day, while visitors have said the offers are a happy surprise. Businesses rolled out bargains and freebies to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on October 1, ranging from restaurant discounts to free MTR rides. Residents were seen taking the train and visiting restaurants covered under the promotion push to capitalise on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369443/hong-kongs-national-day-perks-draw-locals-outside-pleasant-surprise-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369443/hong-kongs-national-day-perks-draw-locals-outside-pleasant-surprise-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:55:01 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma A Hong Kong technician who won a global prize for train repair at an international competition for vocational skills has pledged to apply insights from the competition to his job, as he recalled three days of intense examination to fix railway system faults. Gordon Tang Kwong-tai, 22, an employee of the MTR Corporation for four years, said his participation in the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last week was a journey of determination that broadened his horizons as he challenged peers from... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369162/mtr-technician-winner-global-vocational-competition-will-apply-insights-job?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369162/mtr-technician-winner-global-vocational-competition-will-apply-insights-job?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:42:24 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong is bracing for a surge of mainland Chinese visitors to its eco-sensitive areas during the National Day “golden week” holiday, as strong interest in countryside attractions raises questions over whether the city can absorb crowds without overwhelming popular sites. A review of discussions on Chinese social media platform RedNote on Monday by the South China Morning Post found Po Pin Chau, famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns, among the most talked-about sightseeing spots,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3369108/can-hong-kong-protect-its-eco-sensitive-sites-amid-golden-week-overtourism-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3369108/can-hong-kong-protect-its-eco-sensitive-sites-amid-golden-week-overtourism-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:08 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong will celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a string of offerings for locals and visitors. The National Day “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from October 1 to 7, is expected to bring in about 1.29 million visitors from across the border. But Hongkongers will only have one public holiday during the period, on Thursday. The South China Morning Post lists the discounts and perks available during the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368962/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-celebrate-national-day-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368962/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-celebrate-national-day-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been charged with defrauding a government financing scheme for businesses out of HK$6 million during the Covid-19 pandemic, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Friday that construction businessman Poon, 56, and his 54-year-old wife, both out on bail, had been charged with conspiracy to defraud and money laundering and would appear at Kowloon Court on Monday. Poon, director of mask manufacturer Lockill... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368861/whistle-blower-jason-poon-and-wife-charged-over-hk6-million-covid-19-loan-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368861/whistle-blower-jason-poon-and-wife-charged-over-hk6-million-covid-19-loan-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:42:58 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau From moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of activities for everyone. This year the festival falls on September 25, a Friday, with the following day designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post rounds up Mid-Autumn Festival offerings. 1. What are the highlights at night? At Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has organised the city’s first International Lantern... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368553/moongazing-bus-tours-how-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368553/moongazing-bus-tours-how-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:54:04 +0000 Gigi Wong Gigi Wong Hong Kong is famous for its elevated walkways, which dot the city from Tsuen Wan to Mong Kok to Central, forming a sprawling pedestrian network built out over many decades. The newest addition to this network is the Amoy Footbridge in Kowloon Bay, which provides a roofed connection between the HK$4.1 billion East Kowloon Cultural Centre, Amoy Plaza mall, residential developments The Aperture and Amoy Gardens, and Kowloon Bay MTR station. Built by Hang Lung Properties as a community investment... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3367679/kowloon-bays-new-amoy-footbridge-set-draw-neighbourhood-closer-together?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3367679/kowloon-bays-new-amoy-footbridge-set-draw-neighbourhood-closer-together?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:28:41 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion. The MTR Corporation said discounts would apply to Octopus and JoyYou card users on its railway, light rail and bus services in the northwestern New Territories, as well as to QR code ticket holders on the heavy rail network. Cross-border journeys to and from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail line will also be covered. Passengers can combine the half-price... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367549/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-announces-half-price-fares-thank-you-day-october-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367549/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-announces-half-price-fares-thank-you-day-october-24?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:30:15 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong police have arrested two tourists at the airport on suspicion of criminal damage after they allegedly broke into an MTR Corporation depot in Chai Wan and spray-painted graffiti on the exterior of two carriages. The force said on Thursday evening that it had received a report at about 2pm the previous day that two men had forced their way into the depot by cutting sections of barbed wire at the top of its walls. They allegedly spray-painted each of the carriages with a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367144/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-tourists-over-graffiti-mtr-corp-train-carriages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367144/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-tourists-over-graffiti-mtr-corp-train-carriages?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:07:02 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong police have identified a tour guide suspected of helping members of a travel group evade fares at an MTR station last month, the city’s rail operator has said, warning that anyone found in breach of the rules could face prosecution. The MTR Corporation said on Thursday that police had identified the guide involved in the incident at Tsim Sha Tsui station, and that it was working closely with the force and the Travel Industry Authority to gather evidence and information for further... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367080/mtr-corp-warns-prosecution-tour-guide-identified-fare-evasion-probe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367080/mtr-corp-warns-prosecution-tour-guide-identified-fare-evasion-probe?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:51 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu A 61-year-old man died in hospital on Thursday after collapsing on board a Hong Kong train earlier in the morning. Police said they received a report at 7.39am from passengers who found the man collapsed on a Central-bound train as it arrived at Cheung Sha Wan station. The incident temporarily disrupted MTR services along the Tsuen Wan line. The force added that firefighters and paramedics had arrived and found the man unconscious. He was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3367012/man-61-dies-hospital-after-collapsing-board-hong-kong-train?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3367012/man-61-dies-hospital-after-collapsing-board-hong-kong-train?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:10:22 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong’s rail operator has reported a suspected mass fare evasion incident to police after online footage showed more than 30 people tailgating through barriers at Tsim Sha Tsui station, with no station staff seen intervening. A viral video last week appeared to show a woman, believed to be a tour guide, tap her card at an exit gate in Tsim Sha Tsui station. As the gates opened, several men and women following her passed through in single file without tapping their own cards, causing the gate... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366799/mtr-reports-mass-fare-evasion-after-video-goes-viral-vows-more-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366799/mtr-reports-mass-fare-evasion-after-video-goes-viral-vows-more-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:49:30 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has won a bid as part of a consortium to design and build an underground metro station and develop property in Sydney’s second central business district. The company said on Tuesday that it and its two partners – both subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering firm and developer Gamuda Berhad – won the bid as the joint-venture Riverside Link Consortium, with Australian media reporting the deal to be worth about A$880 million (US$635 million). The deal is a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366743/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-wins-bid-part-group-build-new-sydney-station-properties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366743/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-wins-bid-part-group-build-new-sydney-station-properties?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:41:26 +0000 Edith Lin,Eric Jiang Edith Lin,Eric Jiang At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services were delayed in Hong Kong after a signalling fault prompted a 45-minute disruption of northbound journeys on Sunday morning. The Transport Department said at around 8.30am that the MTR Corporation had notified authorities that high-speed rail services at the West Kowloon terminus of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link would be delayed due to a “signal fault”. At around 9.15am, the department said the MTR Corp had resolved the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366514/signalling-fault-disrupts-hong-kong-high-speed-rail-service-delaying-15-trains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366514/signalling-fault-disrupts-hong-kong-high-speed-rail-service-delaying-15-trains?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:35:28 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong’s railway operator has sued the local distributor behind embattled beauty brand Opatra London for allegedly failing to pay more than HK$347,000 (US$44,248) in rent and other fees at one of its shopping malls. A court document reviewed by the South China Morning Post on Thursday showed the MTR Corporation, as the landlord of Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin, suing Sayles Retail, the local operator for the UK-based beauty chain, for the outstanding payments. Opatra London has faced intense... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3366272/mtr-corp-sues-opatra-operator-over-hk347000-unpaid-rent-and-fees-sha-tin-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3366272/mtr-corp-sues-opatra-operator-over-hk347000-unpaid-rent-and-fees-sha-tin-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0000 Chris Tsang Chris Tsang Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) subsidiary Bright Grand Enterprises on Thursday won the tender for MTR Corporation’s Tuen Mun A16 Station Phase Two Property Development. SHKP had already clinched phase one of the development last November. The second phase’s residential portion spans 249,979 square metres and is expected to yield around 5,510 homes, while its commercial component comprises 31,100 square metres and will house a large-scale shopping mall at the podium level. Combined, the two... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/property/article/3366126/rare-large-scale-mtr-topside-tender-draws-heavyweight-hong-kong-developers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/property/article/3366126/rare-large-scale-mtr-topside-tender-draws-heavyweight-hong-kong-developers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:19 +0000 Kate Chan Kate Chan Hong Kong’s rail operator will use a skidding method – the first worldwide for a heavy-rail project – to build Hung Shui Kiu station, helping to overcome time constraints and ensure completion by 2030. The MTR Corporation said on Friday that the station structures, each weighing about 10,000 tonnes, would be assembled from prefabricated components at worksites on either side of an operational viaduct. They would then be skidded into their designated positions alongside the operating Tuen Ma... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365627/mtr-corp-deploy-world-first-use-skidding-method-hung-shui-kiu-station?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365627/mtr-corp-deploy-world-first-use-skidding-method-hung-shui-kiu-station?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:21:18 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau A senior manager at Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation was allegedly conned out of HK$74 million (US$9.4 million) in a two-year-long scam by a fraudster posing as an employee of HSBC UK who lured the victim into investing in green bonds. Police said on Friday that a 59-year-old man had reported that he had been scammed. The case has been classified as obtaining property by deception, and no arrests have been made. “The victim said he received a phone call from a scammer claiming to be an... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364809/mtr-corp-senior-manager-conned-out-hk74m-fraudster-posing-hsbc-uk-staff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364809/mtr-corp-senior-manager-conned-out-hk74m-fraudster-posing-hsbc-uk-staff?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:40:07 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) firms are well placed to capitalise on a surge of expansion opportunities in Malaysia, but unlocking this potential will require cultural sensitivity and adapting to local market dynamics, industry insiders have said. The remarks follow the recent opening of Hong Kong’s new Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur to bolster bilateral ties, coinciding with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which aims to advance the country’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364301/how-hong-kong-infrastructure-ai-firms-are-tapping-malaysias-growth-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364301/how-hong-kong-infrastructure-ai-firms-are-tapping-malaysias-growth-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:30:07 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Five people have been injured after a taxi and three private cars collided on Tsing Kwai Highway in Hong Kong. Police said the four vehicles crashed on the Kowloon-bound carriageway near Lai King MTR station at 8.40am on Monday, leaving four men and one woman with minor injuries. The Fire Services Department said all five injured people were taken to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung for treatment. The Transport Department said the fast lane of the Kowloon-bound Tsing Kwai Highway was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364247/5-injured-after-taxi-3-cars-collide-hong-kong-highway?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364247/5-injured-after-taxi-3-cars-collide-hong-kong-highway?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:05:07 +0000 Frank Chen Frank Chen Nearly 30 years after the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport, state-owned giant China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) hopes to provide the nearby waterfront area – a narrow stretch of land that juts into Victoria Harbour – with a route to better transit connectivity. Executives from the world-leading railway vehicle manufacturer said the company aims to use the former airport site as a test bed for an autonomous vehicle system, and a potential runway for overseas... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363937/transit-giant-crrc-sets-down-marker-hong-kong-sales-pitch-overseas-cities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363937/transit-giant-crrc-sets-down-marker-hong-kong-sales-pitch-overseas-cities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s rail operator more than doubled its net profit to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset a flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. “Although the corporation delivered solid results in the first half of the year, we will continue to undertake forward-looking financial planning in view of the substantial investment needs for new railway projects, operating costs,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363908/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-profit-more-doubles-hk1587-billion-property-gains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363908/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-profit-more-doubles-hk1587-billion-property-gains?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:57:12 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s rail operator confirmed on Sunday that a passenger’s hand was caught in a train door after he tried to retrieve something that had fallen onto the tracks, warning travellers not to attempt to pick up dropped items themselves. In a response to inquiries from the South China Morning Post about a video circulating on social media, the MTR Corporation said the incident occurred at 10pm on Friday, on a train that had just left Tiu Keng Leng for Po Lam. In the footage, the passenger is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363456/mtr-passengers-hand-caught-door-while-trying-retrieve-item-tracks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363456/mtr-passengers-hand-caught-door-while-trying-retrieve-item-tracks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:39:03 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Passengers travelling between Hung Hom and Tuen Mun faced delays of 25 to 30 minutes on Thursday afternoon after a signalling fault at Kam Sheung Road station, Hong Kong’s rail operator has said. The MTR Corporation said at around 2.23pm that the glitch had been repaired and train services on the Tuen Ma line were “gradually returning to normal”. At around 1pm, the firm said it was repairing the faulty equipment near the tracks and urged passengers to allow extra time for their journeys. Trains... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363140/mtr-passengers-face-30-minute-delays-after-hong-kong-signal-fault?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363140/mtr-passengers-face-30-minute-delays-after-hong-kong-signal-fault?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:35:17 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu The return of an exhibition featuring popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa to Hong Kong drew crowds and big spenders on a rainy Sunday afternoon, even though the organiser cancelled a much-anticipated roundabout for safety reasons. While some fans expressed disappointment over the halted rides at the K11 Musea promenade on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, others welcomed the alternative arrangement, which allowed them to take photos with several characters on the stationary roundabout. Some spent... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362708/rains-fail-deter-chiikawa-fans-and-big-spenders-after-roundabout-cancellation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362708/rains-fail-deter-chiikawa-fans-and-big-spenders-after-roundabout-cancellation?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:15:51 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will construct a new medical building and its 10th constituent college near the city’s technology hub in Pak Shek Kok to boost its research capabilities, aligning with government plans to improve transport connectivity in the area. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK president, said on Sunday that high housing costs remained a key weakness for the city’s scientific research sector. To address this, he said the university planned to provide more hostel facilities... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362696/cuhk-earmarks-pak-shek-kok-site-new-medical-building-and-10th-college?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362696/cuhk-earmarks-pak-shek-kok-site-new-medical-building-and-10th-college?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Several major stress tests involving more than 10,000 people – including Hong Kong civil servants – will be carried out at the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing, as part of over 100 exercises slated for the coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, the city’s security chief has revealed. But Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Saturday stopped short of committing to an official opening date. Sources previously said the land crossing could come into operation as early... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362632/new-huanggang-checkpoint-undergo-major-stress-tests-10000-participants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362632/new-huanggang-checkpoint-undergo-major-stress-tests-10000-participants?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:42:39 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Aeons before Hong Kong and Shenzhen became bustling metropolises separated by a border and checkpoints, the stretches of land where they would eventually arise were simply part of the same volcanic area in southeastern China. Fast forward to today, and that shared ancient history has become the architectural inspiration for the revamped Huanggang Port. Nestled amid skyscrapers, the 60-by-200-metre checkpoint sits at the limits of Shenzhen’s Futian district and resembles a giant cornerstone. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3362584/huanggangs-stone-facade-inspired-rock-solid-shenzhen-hong-kong-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3362584/huanggangs-stone-facade-inspired-rock-solid-shenzhen-hong-kong-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:37:50 +0000 Mandy Zuo Mandy Zuo Facing a sprawling railway network and mounting fiscal pressures, Shanghai’s economic planner is considering a fare increase for its subway system after 21 years, making it the latest mainland city to target price adjustments amid widespread operational losses in urban railway transit. The city’s development and reform commission said on Wednesday that it would hold a public hearing on September 7 to review adjustments to its subway fare system, though no official proposal has been released... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3362391/chinas-metro-costs-rise-shanghai-considers-first-fare-increase-2005?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3362391/chinas-metro-costs-rise-shanghai-considers-first-fare-increase-2005?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:06 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong is gearing up for a September launch of its revamped Huanggang Port border crossing under a new “joint inspection” model, with drills set to begin next month, the South China Morning Post has learned. Sources said Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung and other officials were set to inspect the checkpoint on Friday, when Hong Kong will begin exercising jurisdiction over its designated area of the crossing. “Unlike other previous checkpoint openings where the responsible... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362303/drills-start-hong-kong-targets-september-launch-revamped-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362303/drills-start-hong-kong-targets-september-launch-revamped-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:21:37 +0000 Kristen Cheung,Vivian Au,Emily Hung Kristen Cheung,Vivian Au,Emily Hung Hong Kong cancelled all storm warnings at 7.10pm on Sunday as Typhoon Noul moved away from the city, with airport operations resuming after roughly 360 flights were grounded. The weather will remain unsettled on Monday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. “Under the influence of an active southwesterly airstream to the south of Noul, there will be showers and squally thunderstorms over Hong Kong tonight and at first tomorrow. Showers will be heavy at times,” the forecaster said on Sunday... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3361858/typhoon-noul-t8-signal-remain-force-until-least-noon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3361858/typhoon-noul-t8-signal-remain-force-until-least-noon?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:48:26 +0000 Connor Mycroft,Olga Wong,Lam Ka-sing Connor Mycroft,Olga Wong,Lam Ka-sing The Hong Kong Observatory has lowered the storm signal to No 8, six hours after issuing the No 9 warning, with Typhoon Noul skirting as close as 80km (50 miles) to the northeast of the city. More than 410 flights and 150 high-speed train services were cancelled while the Home Affairs Department said that it had opened 29 shelters in anticipation of the approaching typhoon, Hong Kong’s first major storm of the year. “Noul is moving northwestward steadily, skirting about 80km to the northeast of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:25:13 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong could see more monkey encounters during the animals’ mating season, an expert has said, after one was spotted on MTR tracks for a second day in a row. The MTR Corporation, the city’s rail operator, said staff found a monkey loitering near Tsuen Wan station at around 9am on Friday and informed police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Services on the Tsuen Wan line continued, although train frequencies were slightly adjusted. Trains between Tai Wo Hau and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361670/monkeying-around-disrupts-hong-kong-mtr-services-second-day-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361670/monkeying-around-disrupts-hong-kong-mtr-services-second-day-row?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:50:26 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s cross-border high-speed rail link carried more than 16 million passengers in the first six months of the year – the highest since its debut in 2018 – prompting the introduction of new facilities to meet demand. The MTR Corporation, which operates the 26km (16-mile) Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, said on Thursday that patronage rose by more than 10 per cent year on year to over 16 million in the first six months, with average daily trips exceeding 92,000. The company... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361632/hong-kong-high-speed-rail-link-sets-record-passenger-trips-top-16m-6-months?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361632/hong-kong-high-speed-rail-link-sets-record-passenger-trips-top-16m-6-months?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:54:29 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen A monkey disrupted peak-hour train services in Hong Kong for nearly an hour on Thursday morning after straying onto the tracks near a busy MTR station. The MTR Corporation, the city’s rail operator, said an animal had made its way onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station, prompting trains on the Kwun Tong line to run at reduced speeds. While train frequency was unaffected, overall journey times increased by five to eight minutes. Passengers were advised to allow extra time for travel. Police... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361521/monkey-business-hong-kong-mtr-tracks-slows-rush-hour-trains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361521/monkey-business-hong-kong-mtr-tracks-slows-rush-hour-trains?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:37:05 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Ease of travel has long been a key factor behind Hong Kong’s success, but travelling to nearby mainland China has sometimes been less convenient than connecting with international destinations. The city is set to take a welcome step towards smooth access. Authorities gazetted fresh legislation last Tuesday to regulate an upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It introduces a novel “joint inspection” clearance model to cut clearance times from 30 minutes to five. Expeditiously... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3360922/upgraded-border-crossing-will-boost-hong-kong-shenzhen-connectivity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3360922/upgraded-border-crossing-will-boost-hong-kong-shenzhen-connectivity?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma An independent committee examining the causes of Hong Kong’s deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will delay submitting its final report to late October, a month later than expected, as more time is needed to review documents, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source confirmed to the SCMP on Saturday that the judge-led panel’s final report was likely to be submitted to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in late October, rather than September as the committee’s nine-month investigation deadline... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361060/tai-po-fire-inquiry-panel-delay-submitting-final-report-late-october-source?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361060/tai-po-fire-inquiry-panel-delay-submitting-final-report-late-october-source?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing between the city and Shenzhen, marking another major step towards introducing a joint clearance model that is expected to cut clearance times from 30 minutes to five. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill was gazetted on Tuesday, with a Security Bureau spokesman saying the official opening date of the upgraded port had yet to be finalised with mainland Chinese authorities. “The official opening date is to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360554/hong-kong-gazettes-bill-enable-joint-immigration-checks-shenzhen-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360554/hong-kong-gazettes-bill-enable-joint-immigration-checks-shenzhen-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:33:03 +0000 Brian Wong Brian Wong A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after his arrest last year. A deputy district judge handed down the sentence at West Kowloon Court on Monday after Constable Ko Chun-chung, 40, admitted the thrill of breaking the law drove him to commit the offence against the woman on January 15, 2025. Ko, a married father of two with 15 years of service, had been under... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3360408/hong-kong-police-officer-gets-nearly-2-years-upskirt-filming-gun-grab?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3360408/hong-kong-police-officer-gets-nearly-2-years-upskirt-filming-gun-grab?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hongkonger Lam Chun and his family hopped onto a high-speed train for the first time last month for a five-day holiday in Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, finding the experience more suitable for travelling with elderly relatives. The 54-year-old medical sector professional said he had accomplished a mission of travelling with his 90-year-old father and 85-year-old mother, along with a domestic helper, on a sightseeing trip. He chose Zhangjiajie because the train journey took about six hours,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:42:46 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft More than 130 flights between Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China and Japan have been cancelled, while 10 high-speed rail services have been suspended as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China’s east coast. Hong Kong International Airport’s webpage showed that 64 inbound flights and 71 outbound flights were cancelled on Saturday, with more than half scheduled to travel between the city and Taipei. Services between Hong Kong and Kaohsiung, Shanghai and Hangzhou were cancelled, while a handful of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360218/typhoon-bavi-more-130-flights-connecting-hong-kong-region-axed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360218/typhoon-bavi-more-130-flights-connecting-hong-kong-region-axed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:16:30 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau No government subsidies will be needed to build the long-awaited Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line, Hong Kong’s minister has said, after authorities agreed to grant the MTR Corporation development rights at two sites. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Saturday that the “rail-plus-property” model would fully cover construction costs, even though a detailed estimate had yet to be finalised. “We are still awaiting the MTR Corp’s detailed design and cost estimates,”... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360207/no-public-subsidies-needed-pak-shek-kok-mtr-station-hong-kong-minister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360207/no-public-subsidies-needed-pak-shek-kok-mtr-station-hong-kong-minister?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:16:46 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial It has been nearly five years since the plan for a key MTR station at Pak Shek Kok on the East Rail line was unveiled in former chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor’s 2021 policy address. That the project is still on the drawing board does not seem in line with the city’s reputation for getting important things done efficiently. But a revised proposal just announced is a milestone in Hong Kong’s development. To put an end to the long delay, the government has taken the new approach of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3360149/mtr-station-near-science-park-will-serve-citys-superconnector-goals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3360149/mtr-station-near-science-park-will-serve-citys-superconnector-goals?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Peggy Ye Peggy Ye Hong Kong’s government will release just one residential site for sale in the July to September quarter, maintaining a cautious approach even as the housing market rebounds, while officials argue that supply from other channels will keep the city on track to meet its housing targets. A 5,170-square-metre (55,649 sq ft) site on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, will be offered through tender in the second quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, according to Development Secretary Bernadette... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/article/3360157/hong-kong-keeps-tight-grip-housing-land-supply-despite-property-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/article/3360157/hong-kong-keeps-tight-grip-housing-land-supply-despite-property-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:53 +0000