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last updated:
9 September, 2024
A cat sits in a basket outside a grocery shop in To Kwa Wan on November 22. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

Hong Kong economy

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

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Hong Kong tourism

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

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.

Outside Guangzhou, Pony.ai offers robotaxi services in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Photo: Handout
Aviation

Air Busan flight from Hong Kong aborts landing after gear malfunction scare

Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.

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Hong Kong aviation

Cathay apologises over 54-hour delay to flight going from Toronto to Hong Kong

Flight was diverted to Iceland so passenger could receive urgent medical help, and returned to Toronto due to crew flying hour limits.

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Accidents and personal safety

4 Hong Kong cyclists arrested for ‘reckless riding’ over minibus-driver clash

Three men and a woman, aged 28 to 45, released on bail and must report back to police later this month.

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The quarrel in Tai Po came to light after footage of it was posted online. Photo: Facebook/Kitty Chau
Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls

Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan.

Hong Kong taxis

Hong Kong’s first premium taxi fleet set to launch in March

Tai Wo Management confirms its roll-out plan while pointing to ‘numerous challenges’ it has overcome in five months since winning licence, along with four others.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp ‘reinventing’ business model amid property market woes

Rail giant seeking ‘new sources of income and ways to lower costs’ to fulfil HK$165 billion financial commitment, Post learns.

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A source has said the company is revising its proven “rail-plus-property” business model by finding new sources of revenue to boost its financial health. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic soars to pre-pandemic levels over Christmas

Secretary for Transport Mable Chan says the number of flight movements on a single day peaked at about 1,150 during Christmas period.

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The city’s transport minister has pledged to increase flight frequency. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | China’s C919 aims to spread wings further after ‘historic’ Hong Kong service

Launch of first commercial route outside mainland China part of efforts to fly home-made passenger aircraft into global markets.

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Aviation

Fanfare as first C919 commercial flight leaves Hong Kong for Shanghai

‘The C919 is a source of pride. As a flight enthusiast, I feel very honoured to be part of this significant milestone,’ a passenger says.

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Hong Kong economy

Cost of living in Hong Kong: what you’ll have to pay more for in 2025

From electricity and transport to fast food and rent, prices are set to rise from January.

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CLP Power will increase fees by 0.98 per cent per unit of electricity. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China decoupling

Letters | To understand China, America must first reckon with itself

Readers discuss the US-China relationship, Hong Kong’s low-attitude economy ambition, and a way to cover the cost of the transport subsidy.

People watch the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump at Tillie’s Lounge on June 27 in Cincinnati. Photo: AP

China’s home-grown C919 plane touches down in Hong Kong on ‘historic’ flight

Flight MU721 of China Eastern Airlines landed at the Hong Kong airport at 10.45am on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong tourism

Kai Tak terminal tender gives new operator time to prepare: Hong Kong minister

Tourism secretary Rosanna Law says opening tenders in 2027 will be too late for a contract that expires in 2028.

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MTR Corporation

Exclusive | How Hong Kong’s MTR controllers keep 5 million daily commuters on track

Rail giant opens up its control room to media and talks about the daily life of controllers – and a taboo dim sum dish no one dares to eat.

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MTR controllers oversee daily train service in a room described as the “brain” for most of the company’s rail network. Photo: Elson Li
Aviation accidents

Bird strikes in Hong Kong unlikely to cause plane crashes, experts say

A bird strike has emerged as a possible cause for Jeju Air plane crash-landing in Korea and killing 179 people.

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Hong Kong car owners no longer need to display new vehicle licence annually

Authorities have launched a new permit with no expiry date for cars that have not undergone changes since registration.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong driver arrested after car mounts pavement, killing 1, injuring 2

Man, 68, declared dead in hospital, while the other two sustained head and leg injuries.

A man died and two others were injured after a car mounted a pavement in Jordan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong gears up for expected influx of arrivals ahead of new year

City records 520,000 arrivals at 13 checkpoints ahead of expected rush on New Year’s Eve.

Among the busiest entry points into Hong Kong on Sunday was the West Kowloon high-speed rail station. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Man who allegedly pressed emergency door release on Hong Kong bus arrested

Online footage shows a man on road pressing emergency door release of bus and verbally abusing the driver.

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MTR Corporation

Boost for Hong Kong-Shenzhen connections as new railway line starts operating

Initial section of the first phase of Shenzhen Metro line 13 stretches from checkpoint station at the border to city’s Hi-Tech Central.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleets could be in line for quality service logo

Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation among local restaurants.

Hong Kong’s taxi trade has a bad reputation, with new premium fleet licences launched with the aim of improving standards. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hongkongers can now book self-service kiosks for international driving permits

Two kiosks, which have a daily quota of 32 people each, will serve public from January 13 onwards as part of a pilot operation.

A self-service kiosk at the Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong ‘highly concerned’ over pace of rail link works for I&T centre

Concerns raised that entire Northern Link will only be completed nine years after Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park opens.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Let Christmas in Hong Kong be a season for inclusivity

Readers discuss how to make ethnic minorities feel more included, the fiscal impact of fare rises, a new tool for solving the MH370 mystery, and the lack of arts venues.

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