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Residents mail parcels at the General Post Office in Central in May 2025. Photo: Elson Li
Hongkong Post

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

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Hong Kong taxis

More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payments

US, Israel war on Iran

35 Hong Kong to Mideast flights disrupted, with more expected after attack on Iran

Passengers already packing Hong Kong airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar from day before.

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Passengers affected by disruptions to Cathay Pacific flights to Riyadh and Dubai queue to make inquiries at the airline’s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | The high price of Hong Kong’s slow switch to electric buses and taxis

Slow electrification undermines the city’s green ambitions and squanders a chance to secure its role as a Greater Bay Area innovation hub.

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Hong Kong taxis

Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment

‘The average monthly number of candidates has now risen to around 1,800,’ transport chief Mable Chan says.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses.

EVs account for 16 per cent of the total number of vehicles in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Road safety in Hong Kong

Letters | A fourth cross-harbour tunnel could link Kennedy Town to Tsing Yi

Readers discuss a new harbour crossing, road safety, election campaign spending, and tariff refunds.

Transport and logistics

Editorial | New standards will drive safer railway development in Hong Kong

The latest rule book is expected to improve speed and efficiency in the execution of railway projects, reducing construction times and costs.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

Line upgrade marks a key step in the corporation’s HK$65 billion plan to modernise the city’s urban rail network by 2029.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15. Photo: Elson Li
Autonomous vehicles

Hong Kong autonomous vehicle tests move up a gear with longer routes

Routes on the North Lantau trial will cover up to 43.2km, with more vehicles allowed to operate at the same time.

The route extensions cover Tung Chung and Sunny Bay on Lantau Island. Photo: Nora Tam
Mable Chan

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to boost efficiency and cut costs

New standards will enable use of a broader selection of advanced construction technologies, materials, equipment and systems for railway projects.

Airport Authority Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy.

Hong Kong tourism

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

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About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

A Hong Kong-bound coach hit railings on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.

Accidents and personal safety

Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link.

Mable Chan

Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.

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Last month, authorities repealed a law requiring bus passengers to buckle up. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.

Heavier traffic is expected on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Xinhua
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.

Hong Kong tourism

Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip

Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Critical review needed to keep Hong Kong’s rail operations on track

While the MTR still has a fine reputation, the latest service disruption signals that various protocols need to be evaluated.

Crowds of passengers exit North Point station due to the suspension of the MTR’s Island line on February 11. Photo: Handout
MTR Corporation

MTR Corp under pressure to explain if human error behind Island line shutdown

‘Unless they encountered an unprecedented mechanical failure, the chances of human error are nowhere near low,’ ex-lawmaker Gary Zhang says.

Train services between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay stations were suspended shortly after the Island line began operating at 6.07am on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport

Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.

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Hong Kong

MTR Corp says sorry after chaotic 1½-hour disruption on Hong Kong Island line

‘The incident is very rare. We attach great importance to it and will conduct an in-depth investigation,’ rail operator says.

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