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MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation
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.
The redeveloped Huanggang Port, seen from Shenzhen’s Futian district. Photo: Kit Lai
The observation deck, known as the “Eye of Huanggang”, inside the new port building. Photo: Kit Lai
Chief Executive John Lee (sixth from left) and other officials at the opening ceremony of Huanggang Port in Shenzhen’s Futian district on Sunday. Photo: Kit Lai
Chief Executive John Lee and other officials on an escalator in Huanggang Port on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Huanggang Port a milestone for connecting Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area: John Lee

Countdown to launch of facility begins as city leader says crossing is part of Hong Kong’s efforts to align with national development strategy.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Don’t overlook eye health as Hong Kong ages

Hong Kong society

Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman with knife arrested after demanding cash, Octopus cards at MTR station

Police later trace suspect to Tsz Ching Estate and arrest her after finding her inside flat speaking incoherently, source says.

Officers traced the suspect to Ching Fai House in Tsz Ching Estate and arrested her in a fourth-floor flat. Photo: Handout
Officers from the Counter Terrorism Response Unit were sent to Plaza Hollywood in Diamond Hill on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays

Rail firm and Hong Kong government also reach consensus on avoiding payout over delays to completion of Sha Tin to Central Link.

Hong Kong property

Developers vie to land plum HK$2 billion residential site in Ho Man Tin

The government received 10 tenders for the site on Fat Kwong Street ahead of a deadline on Friday.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals, surprise tourists

Diners at Tai Hing Restaurant praise discount drive, with one saying: ‘The bill went from HK$89 to HK$62. It’s a bargain’.

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Customers queue up outside a Tai Hing branch in Tseung Kwan O to capitalise on its National Day discount. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

MTR worker, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to job

Technician Gordon Tang’s silver medal is among 15 prizes won by Hong Kong team across different fields at WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Hong Kong economy

Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to mark National Day in Hong Kong

City rolls out array of deals from half-price movie tickets to discounts for attractions, as it welcomes 1.29 million mainland visitors.

People gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to watch the National Day fireworks show last year. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraud

Construction businessman and spouse Chu Shui-fong accused of submitting fake sales and salary records to defraud HSBC under government scheme.

Businessman Jason Poon leaves Kowloon City police station in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Here’s a round-up of things to do and see for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday this year.

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Amoy Footbridge

Bridging effect: how Kowloon Bay’s modest new link can deepen neighbourhood ties

The new elevated walkway builds on a long history in the area, starting with Amoy Gardens, the residential estate at the centre of the 2003 Sars outbreak.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24

Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys.

The MTR Corporation will hold a one-day half-fare promotion on October 24, funded through its service performance rebate mechanism. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 tourists over graffiti on MTR Corp train carriages

Australian and American suspects arrested at the airport after allegedly breaking into Chai Wan depot and spray-painting carriages.

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The suspects allegedly broke into an MTR Corporation depot in Chai Wan and spray-painted graffiti on the exterior of two carriages. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

MTR Corp warns of prosecution as tour guide identified in fare evasion probe

Rail operator working closely with police and Travel Industry Authority to gather evidence for further follow-up and possible prosecution.

Accidents and personal safety

Man, 61, dies in hospital after collapsing on board Hong Kong train

MTR Corp says morning train services along Tsuen Wan line were disrupted to allow passenger to receive urgent medical aid.

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Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols

Groups of people evade fares by following paying passengers through turnstiles, with no station staff intervening.

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A viral video appeared to show several men and women tailgating at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Photo: Threads/samilivehk
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.

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.

Hong Kong courts

MTR Corp sues Opatra operator over HK$347,000 unpaid rent and fees at mall

Court document shows rail operator, as landlord of Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin, suing Sayles Retail for the outstanding payments.

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All four Opatra outlets in the city, including the flagship store in Causeway Bay, are closed. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong property

SHKP clinches rare MTR station-top megaproject in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun

Developer has now won two projects in the area, which combined are expected to deliver nearly 6,800 flats.

The MTR's Tuen Mun South Extension, which is under construction. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Crime in Hong Kong

MTR Corp senior manager conned out of HK$74m by fraudster posing as HSBC UK staff

Hong Kong police investigating case in which man, 59, was allegedly duped into sham green bond investment scheme over two years.

Hong Kong economy

How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Executives say they are actively pursuing business opportunities in Malaysia and that adapting to local market dynamics is key.

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hong Kong firms are eyeing a slice of the country’s infrastructure and AI sector. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

A taxi and three private cars crashed on Tsing Kwai Highway on Monday. Photo: Handout
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

MTR Corp’s profit more than doubles to HK$15.8 billion on property gains

Hong Kong rail operator will earmark ‘much of the profit’ for asset replacement and maintenance, as well as development of new projects.

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