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A section of scaffolding has collapsed at a building along Cheung Sha Wan Road. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Noul: Hong Kong downgrades T9 signal to T8

Storm is skirting as close as 80km to the northeast of Hong Kong, moving into inland Guangdong and weakening progressively, forecaster says.

Transport and logistics

Why is China building another high-speed rail for the Greater Bay Area?

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Hong Kong

Mating season may be behind monkeying around on Hong Kong MTR tracks: expert

Hong Kong high-speed rail

Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months

In response to rising demand, MTR Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business-class lounge at West Kowloon terminus.

Travellers at the departure hall of the West Kowloon terminus. Demand was driven by the growing number of Hongkongers travelling to Shenzhen and beyond for leisure. Photo: Elson Li
Autonomous vehicles

Hong Kong gears up for city’s first test run of fully driverless vehicles

Passenger vehicles being tested at Chek Lap Kok will no longer require person behind wheel as backup, but cars will still be monitored remotely.

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MTR Corporation

Monkey business on Hong Kong MTR tracks slows rush-hour trains

Trains ran at reduced speeds on Kwun Tong line for about an hour before animal left on its own, MTR Corp says.

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Shenzhen

Shenzhen aircraft takes flight in Hong Kong under pioneering insurance plan

Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy.

A Yivtol electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at InnoEx 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on April 14, 2026. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Upgraded border crossing will boost Hong Kong-Shenzhen connectivity

Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of Huanggang Port, poised to cut passenger clearance times, is a historic milestone in integration with the mainland.

Hong Kong economy

Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

Authorities expect 10,000-vehicle cap will meet demand but critics warn it may lead to shortages, higher fares and public dissatisfaction.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set to invite ride-hailing firms to apply for licences in August

Transport minister Mable Chan sets down timeline as lawmakers complete negative vetting for ride-hailing legislation.

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An Uber cab passes a taxi stand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Shenzhen

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

A bill to ensure smooth travel through the new Huanggang complex is expected to be passed this week. Photo: Edmond So
Cathay Pacific

Cathay to add 4 Latin American destinations via Madrid code-share with Iberia

Passengers will be able to travel to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and the Dominican Republic under arrangement.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

Operator has applied to raise fares on its two franchised routes by as much as HK$2 per journey.

A total of 249 people and 142 dogs cross Victoria Harbour in April 2023 on a trip organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) and Star Ferry. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police

Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law.

The video allegedly showing David Lui has drawn widespread attention on social media platform Threads. Photo: Handout
Baidu

Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu tests sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau.

Typhoon Bavi

Typhoon Bavi: more than 130 flights connecting Hong Kong to region axed

MTR Corporation also says 10 high-speed services connecting Hong Kong with mainland have been cancelled.

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Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong could adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak

Transport Department says tolls should remain flexible in future because queues amid some peak periods still spill onto connecting roads, interchange.

Average weekday traffic at the three crossings rose by 5 per cent to 284,700 vehicles between January and April 2026. Photo: May Tse
MTR Corporation

No public subsidies needed for Pak Shek Kok MTR station: Hong Kong minister

Bernadette Linn says land grants to MTR Corp will reflect project’s full cost and allow rail operator to generate sufficient returns.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | MTR station near Science Park will serve city’s ‘superconnector’ goals

First floated in 2021, the project is part of Hong Kong’s innovation hub ambitions, and in its revised form will not affect the government’s 10-year housing target.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years.

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The proposal, set to take effect in mid-2027, will reduce the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65. Photo: Sun Yeung
Accidents and personal safety

Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, causing jam

Wall of tunnel damaged by truck and fallen prefab housing components obstruct road, leading to lane closures.

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The driver of the goods vehicle lost control in Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

New Pak Shek Kok railway station fast-tracked ‘to support I&T development’

Government seeks to build station as soon as possible to support tech hub, think tank says, but district councillors call for financial transparency.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms

Aviation regulator orders Cathay to submit a report on tail strike involving Airbus A330 flight from Tokyo’s Narita airport.

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Cathay Pacific

Regulator outlines review after Cathay flight intercepted by Nato jets

Civil Aviation Department says preliminary information indicates flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout journey.

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A London-bound Cathay Airbus A350 was intercepted by Nato fighter jets. Photo: Airbus
MTR Corporation

Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033

Development Bureau says MTR Corp will be allowed to build private flats at new station, as opposed to previous plan for at least some public housing.

An aerial view of Pak Shek Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong taxis

How AI could help Hong Kong taxi drivers find customers on the streets

Cab payment start-up Dash and local university develop StreetSights prediction model to help taxis find high-demand areas.

Hong Kong International Airport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

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