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9 September, 2024
Cathay passengers from Kathmandu who suffered food poisoning are sent to North Lantau Hospital for examination. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Hong Kong society

Kenmuddy Town? Hong Kong power firm apologises for botched road markings

Hong Kong aviation

Opinion | How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams

Instead of prioritising one-off events, tourism planners should add value to its cultural treasures by embracing new technology and new ideas.

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The body frame of a tram is seen at the Witty Street tram depot in Hong Kong’s Sai Wan district on August 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry

Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among suggestions.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | It’s only fair for operators to share costs of the HK$2 fare scheme

Readers discuss how transport networks have benefited from the subsidy, and happiness in Macau.

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Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong’s HK Express crowned ‘fastest-growing airline of 2024’

Budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways managed to increase passenger numbers to 6 million last year, marking 40 per cent rise from 2023.

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Cathay Pacific Airways acquired HK Express in 2019, with the budget airline now a wholly owned subsidiary of the city’s flag carrier. Photo: Handout .
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

Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents.

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Hong Kong tourism

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

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says contract may include KPIs and that authorities will start tender process this year.

The Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas arrives in Hong Kong in 2021. Photo: Martin Chan
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.

The government is considering lowering tolls for private cars using Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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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An aircraft lands at an airport in Germany as a flock of birds flies past. Photo: dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images

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.

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