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Timothy Wong of Kwoon Chung Bus (left) and Estyn Chung of Uber Hong Kong announced the team-up on Monday. Photo: Sun Yeung
United States

Uber partners with Hong Kong firm to launch its first premium service outside US

Ride-hailing giant teams up with Kwoon Chung Bus to introduce Uber Elite, with lawmakers saying move won’t impact coming regulatory push.

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Hong Kong

MTR passenger’s hand caught in door while trying to retrieve item from tracks

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Aviation

Manila-bound flight returns to Hong Kong after suspected cargo door issue

Aviation

Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan

Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost.

At least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled because of Typhoon Dolphin. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Falling concrete disrupts Terminal 2 train at Hong Kong airport

Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’.

MTR Corporation

MTR passengers face up to 30-minute delays after Hong Kong signal fault

MTR Corporation says it has deployed additional staff to assist passengers, urging them to allow extra time for their journeys.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong fatal traffic accidents rise 44% in first half of 2026, with 63 dead

Many cases involved elderly victims and older drivers, police say, while calling for tighter health requirements for motorists.

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A fatal minibus accident in Ma Tau Wai in June. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year

Numbers driven by stronger demand, but Hong Kong flag carrier warns of headwinds caused by escalating Middle East conflict.

Transport and logistics

Editorial | New Huanggang Port must deliver on its promise of seamless borders

Speed and landmark design aside, the joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong checkpoint must ultimately serve the higher goal of Greater Bay Area integration.

Accidents and personal safety

Lucky escape for boy, 7, after wheel comes off KMB double-decker in Hong Kong

KMB double-decker on route 86 lost rear left wheel which struck and dented metal railing, which hit the boy who was waiting for a bus.

The rear wheel came off the KMB double-decker bus as it was travelling on a busy road in Kowloon. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test

Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year.

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

CUHK earmarks Pak Shek Kok site for new medical building and 10th college

CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector.

Hong Kong taxis

Editorial | Road to improving Hong Kong’s taxi services far from smooth

Without a stronger pipeline of drivers, even the best-designed premium fleet cannot deliver the service standard the public expects.

Hong Kong economy

New Huanggang checkpoint to undergo major stress tests with 10,000 participants

Drills part of over 100 exercises to be conducted in coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, security chief Chris Tang says.

The interior of the new Huanggang Port at Shenzhen’s Futian district. Photo: Karma Lo
Autonomous vehicles

Editorial | Hong Kong can act as a springboard for Chinese driverless technology

City and nation can benefit from the merging of mainland technological prowess with Hong Kong’s role as a global innovation hub.

An Apollo Go vehicle at Chek Lap Kok on July 23. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

Hong Kong economy

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

Architects behind revamped checkpoint, which is set to use new ‘joint inspection’ model, share their inspirations behind design.

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Hong Kong

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

The revamped Huanggang Port checkpoint is expected to open soon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Transport authorities order probe after crash paralyses traffic on airport link

Operator of Tsing Ma Control Area told to submit report after truck collision leads to hours of gridlock during evening rush hour.

Accidents and personal safety

6 hurt as truck and minibus collide on Hong Kong’s Castle Peak Road

Six people taken to Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long with neck injuries.

Hong Kong taxis

Extend fuel subsidy or costs will go up, Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers warn

Two-month liquefied petroleum gas subsidy scheme to expire on Friday, with operators warning monthly costs to rise by up to 33 per cent.

Industry leaders have warned of a rise in operational costs. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts.

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Hong Kong society

Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossing

Security chief Chris Tang set to inspect Huanggang Port checkpoint featuring ‘co-location’ arrangement with Shenzhen on Friday.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course

Embracing cycling as a means of transport would not just improve Hongkongers’ health but also reduce road congestion and contribute to sustainability goals.

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Hong Kong taxis

Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage

More than 2,000 fleet taxis currently in service but number still falls short of government’s target of 3,500.

Premium taxis in an outdoor car park in Tsing Yi. More than 2,000 fleet taxis and about 2,400 drivers are currently in service. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Passengers still stranded at Hong Kong airport on Monday after Typhoon Noul

Airport Authority says operations have returned to normal and it expects to handle 900 flights over the whole day.

Thousands were stranded at Hong Kong airport over the weekend due to the typhoon. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Probe launched after worker falls to death while repairing plane in Hong Kong

Man falls from six-metre-high platform at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company worksite after mistakenly stepping into gap, police say.

Star Ferry

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Star Ferry must embrace a sustainable business model

Fare adjustments should be made if necessary, but more must be done to diversify revenue to preserve the city’s historic transport link.

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