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Rail passengers return to the mainland via Lo Wu control point after midnight on New Year’s Day this year. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve

Lo Wu checkpoint to stay open until 2am next day while Shenzhen Bay will operate overnight to manage post-countdown crowds.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Health & Fitness

Hong Kong tops global daily step rankings again, with average of more than 10,000

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs

New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension.

The Ovation of the Seas ship docks at the cruise terminal in October. Photo: Dickson 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

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

Transport chief Mabel Chan urges caution after a truck collides with a car, amid a spate of traffic incidents since the Yau Ma Tei section opened.

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Mable Chan

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

‘It is an absolute joy to drive straight from Zhuhai to Hong Kong with just one pump of the accelerator,’ says driver among southbound scheme’s first batch.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Xinhua
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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Road safety in Hong Kong

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.

Mainland China

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.

The new 4.7km transport corridor includes a 3.9km, three-lane two-way tunnel linking the Kai Tak Development Area and Kowloon Bay with Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Eugene Lee
MTR Corporation

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
Hong Kong

Explainer | How Hongkongers can make the best use of new section of Central Kowloon Bypass

The Post looks at the shorter routes that drivers and commuters can take when the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opens on Sunday.

Hong Kong

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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Hong Kong

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
MTR Corporation

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.

Modifications to the Tuen Ma line will take place on February 1 and March 8 next year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation

By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.

Hong Kong

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.

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Uber

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 high-speed rail

Opinion | Why Hong Kong needs an inter-airport rail link with Shenzhen

The city risks becoming marginalised if it does not improve its connectivity with the Greater Bay Area and mainland high-speed rail networks.

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Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong

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
Aviation

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.

Greater Bay Airlines and Cathay Pacific aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong International Airport

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.

Aviation

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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Accidents and personal safety

7 injured after minibus collides with car, crashes into bus stop in Hong Kong

Injured comprise minibus driver and six female passengers, according to force.

Seven people have been injured after a minibus collided with a car in Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan and then crashed into a bus stop. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Probe cites engine surge in Emirates cargo plane crash that killed 2 in Hong Kong

Experts who analysed preliminary report by Air Accident Investigation Authority say it is unusual for a plane to accelerate after touching down.

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The preliminary report revealed that one of the aircraft’s four engines had accelerated after landing. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tram accident that killed girl, 3, was ‘inevitable’, court hears

Based on calculation of speed, braking distance, other factors, investigator says driver only had 0.9 seconds to stop vehicle upon realising danger.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong driving schools slammed over opaque fees, insufficient training hours

Consumer watchdog says courses at 11 driving schools fell short of 30-hour training requirement, forcing students to buy extra lessons.

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