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last updated:
9 September, 2024
The construction site of the MTR Corporation’s new Tung Chung East station and tracks. Photo: Elson Li
MTR Corporation

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must ‘compress’ construction costs: transport chief

Mable Chan lays out three priorities for railway operator, including raising non-fare revenue and diversifying financing sources.

Uber

Hong Kong’s new ride-hailing regime to be open to all players

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay says sorry for ticketing, check-in services disruption

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to give out 1 month’s pay for staff bonuses

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says bonus pay is due to company’s robust performance last year.

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Cathay planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

What’s next for Hong Kong vehicle licence plates after ‘ZZ’ series end?

Under current system, registration marks are allocated to vehicles using prefixes spanning ‘AA’ to ‘ZZ’ in ascending order.

Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong minister demands report from Greater Bay Airlines over axed flights

Carrier earlier admitted to ‘negligence’ in scheduling process, having already cancelled 128 flights in next two months.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister voices concern as Greater Bay Airlines axes 200 flights

Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.

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A Greater Bay Airlines plane at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
Business of climate change

Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector

The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after smoke report forces flight to return to US

Flight CX811 returned to Boston’s airport shortly after take-off following report of smoke in cockpit and cabin, carrier says.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s historic cross-border train to be showcased at MTR exhibition

Intercity KTT train service ran for decades between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, before being replaced by high-speed rail.

The KTT intercity train will be added to the MTR’s “Station Rail Voyage” exhibition. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights

The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors

Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’.

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Business of climate change

Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong

Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog logged 179 complaints over EVs, charging services in 2024

Consumer Council shares figure for 2024 after noting rise in recent complaints focusing on charging services, such as unclear fee instructions.

The government has promoted the purchase of e-vehicles through tax concessions and subsidies. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too.

A woman walks past a promotional poster for the 2023 district council elections. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Luggage woes for HK Express passengers after system fault at Hong Kong airport

Cathay Pacific’s budget arm, HK Express, says around 300 bags had to be taken on later flights after luggage system malfunctioned.

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Cathay Pacific

How can Hong Kong travellers, airlines avoid food poisoning after Cathay cases?

Health authorities earlier launched investigation into two cases involving 36 passengers on two flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Cathay passengers from Kathmandu who suffered food poisoning are sent to North Lantau Hospital for examination. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Kenmuddy Town? Hong Kong power firm apologises for botched road markings

A viral image showed the Chinese name for ‘Kennedy Town’ written wrongly, with the first character in simplified form and the second to mean ‘mud’.

Hong Kong aviation

Opinion | How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports

Competition from the likes of Incheon and Changi means Hong Kong needs new ideas to remain relevant as a global aviation hub.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams

Instead of prioritising one-off events, tourism planners should add value to its cultural treasures by embracing new technology and new ideas.

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The body frame of a tram is seen at the Witty Street tram depot in Hong Kong’s Sai Wan district on August 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry

Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among suggestions.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | It’s only fair for operators to share costs of the HK$2 fare scheme

Readers discuss how transport networks have benefited from the subsidy, and happiness in Macau.

Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong’s HK Express crowned ‘fastest-growing airline of 2024’

Budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways managed to increase passenger numbers to 6 million last year, marking 40 per cent rise from 2023.

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Bird flu viruses

Letters | Two measures to help improve cat health in Hong Kong

Readers discuss cat owners’ concerns, how to make the transport subsidy more affordable, and ambulance services.

A cat sits in a basket outside a grocery shop in To Kwa Wan on November 22. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Paul Chan warns against making Hong Kong transport firms cover HK$2 fare scheme

Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents.

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Under the scheme, residents aged 60 or above and people with disabilities only need to pay HK$2 for certain public transport services. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

New contract for Hong Kong cruise terminal ‘could include docking days KPI’

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says contract may include KPIs and that authorities will start tender process this year.

Autonomous vehicles

Chinese autonomous-driving tech firm Pony.ai eyes robotaxi services in Hong Kong

Pony.ai is seeking to initially provide ‘robotaxi commuting services’ for Hong Kong International Airport staff.

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