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Short-haul carriers will progressively move to Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport from next year. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Explainer | Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 to reopen in stages. Here’s what you need to know

The Post unpacks what passengers can expect as expanded Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport begins to reopen from September 23.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to ban more than 2 phones on vehicle dashboards from January 2026

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Executive Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong relaxes proposed ride-hailing vehicle age limit to attract part-timers

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Crime in Hong Kong

Address of firm linked to Hong Kong MTR fake brick scandal ‘like deserted yard’

Licensed manufacturer of product says investigation into makers of fake bricks found no office building or staff at company address.

The use of counterfeit bricks was uncovered at Tung Chung East station. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong customs officer unconditionally released over fatal motorbike crash

Off-duty customs officer was arrested in January after he tried to stop a motorcyclist who lost control of vehicle and crashed.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp files police report over counterfeit brick scandal

Legitimate maker of German-owned brick brand weighs in after alleged installation of fakes at Tung Chung East station construction site.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fines 18 illegal smokers after 100 patrols at public transport hubs

Undercover tactics have also proven successful, with fixed-penalty tickets rising from 6,000 in 2022 to more than 13,000 in 2024.

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Eighteen illegal smokers have been fined during more than 100 inspections carried out in just two days. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp tile procurement deal under scrutiny

Lawmakers call on rail giant to investigate reports that subcontractor allegedly substituted tiles used for Tung Chung East station project.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp asks for report after wrong tiles allegedly installed

Subcontractor reportedly procured tiles manufactured in mainland China, instead of German-made brand specified in contract.

Spain

British Airways committed to Hong Kong, mainland China routes: customer chief

Hong Kong-London route has become one of the most searched city pairs for British Airways, says chief customer officer Calum Laming.

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Calum Laming, chief customer officer of British Airways, shows a sample of an in-flight meal at the airline’s catering centre in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Woman, 90, killed by Hong Kong school bus in car park; driver, 72, arrested

Elderly woman was hit by school bus reversing in car park at Tai Hang Tung Estate in Shek Kip Mei.

The woman was killed in a car park at Tai Hang Tung Estate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch 5-day crackdown on illegal smoking in public transport areas

Department of Health says tobacco control officers will take enforcement actions under ‘Laserflame’ operation starting on Monday.

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Hong Kong International Airport

Driverless shuttle bus hits tow tractor in second Hong Kong airport collision

Empty bus hit rear of stationary aircraft tow tractor that had partially extended into the driving lane.

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From our archives

In pictures: cruise ships in Hong Kong during the 1970s and 80s

Hong Kong has long been a popular port of call for leisure travellers.

The liners Canberra (left) and Norwegian Sagafjord berthed at Ocean Terminal, in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 1979. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong authorities search 130 premises, arrest 19 in crackdown on illegal work

Most cases linked to catering sector, while police make further arrests over syndicate using mainland Chinese drivers to run illegal ride-hailing services.

Immigration Department staff take away a suspect. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy revels in ‘dream’ visit to aviation centres

Teen whose story touched Post readers gets up-close look at planes and hangars, joining his friends for ‘special’ visit he helped to organise.

Hong Kong taxis

Taxi drivers encouraged to embrace e-payments with Hong Kong start-up Dash system

Drivers offered zero-commission integrated system as pressure builds to adopt digital payments as part of new government regulations.

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Crime in Hong Kong

3 Hongkongers, 2 mainland Chinese arrested over ride-hailing fraud syndicate ties

Police target second syndicate in a week, as investigation shows platform loopholes exploited and fake ID documents used to register drivers.

Police have said they are cracking down on syndicates running illegal ride-hailing operations. Photo: Handout
Autonomous vehicles

Baidu’s Apollo Go clocks up 20,000km of ‘safe driving’ in Hong Kong trials

Apollo’s Hong Kong trials would provide an ‘important reference’ for promoting its technology to other right-hand-drive markets.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong worker dies after being pinned against wall at MTR Corp depot

Sources say 56-metre-long railway engineering vehicle slipped backwards and pressed 20-year-old worker against wall.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong authorities express concerns over Cathay Pacific cancellations

22 flights cancelled over two days, including 13 on Friday, accounting for about half of the total cancellations at the airport on that day.

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Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Nora Tam
Autonomous vehicles

Hong Kong revs up development of autonomous vehicles with new, expanded trials

New trial to be conducted at Cyberport while initiative at West Kowloon arts hub will be expanded to include passengers.

Baidu Apollo International has been running tests in northern Lantau and Tung Chung. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 1, seek 3 others over ride-hailing fraud syndicate ties

Man, 53, suspected of providing personal information used to open accounts for unqualified drivers, while three others wanted over case.

Hong Kong

Recurrent profits for Hong Kong’s MTR Corp drop 15.7% in ‘eventful’ first half

Rail giant records HK$3.39 billion in profit in first half of year, while CEO Jacob Kam attributes lower figure to increased operating costs.

Hong Kong

Ride-hailing account used by driver working ‘without Hong Kong ID card’ blocked

Universe Call says man admitted ‘misappropriating’ account of another person.

A ride hailing service provider on Wednesday permanently suspended a driver account after a man illegally used the account to serve a passenger and broke the theft ordinance, a day after the police probed the case. Universe Call revealed that the man had misappropriated another person’s account, which it subsequently blocked for good. Photo: handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police probe case of ride-hailing driver working ‘without ID card’

Passenger films interaction with Mandarin-speaking driver who admits to not holding a Hong Kong ID card.

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A screenshot from the passenger’s video. Immigration authorities have said they are worried about the trend of illegal employment. Photo: Threads/Terrylky1127
Hong Kong

Calls to cut proposed toll on Hong Kong’s yet-to-open Central Kowloon Bypass

Government proposes toll of HK$8 for Yau Ma Tei tunnel section of the bypass, which is expected to open by end of year.

Hong Kong society

Video | Why are there more fights on Hong Kong flights?

Cramped airline seats, narrow space and lack of legroom among factors affecting stressed-out passengers

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