Hong Kong was back in full swing on Monday despite some heavy rain, with the airport clearing about 1,000 storm-delayed flights and businesses assessing the economic damage after Typhoon Wipha triggered the first No 10 signal in two years over the weekend. The Hong Kong Observatory warned that showers and squally thunderstorms would continue to…
Hong Kong authorities have proposed reclaiming 190 hectares of land in waters off the western New Territories for the development of four core modern industries in a bid to create future growth in a sluggish market. The Development Bureau said on Friday that the government was open to any financing model for the reclamation work…
While yachting is often perceived as an activity for the privileged few, Lawrence Chow entered the world of sailing by spending about HK$16,000 (US$2,063) to buy a boat with two friends about 10 years ago. “It is a small boat but very affordable, splitting between three people, and we can enjoy the water,” said Chow,…
Hundreds of passengers on two Delta flights from Mexico were forced to spend the night inside planes on the tarmac of the Montgomery, Alabama, airport after being diverted due to severe weather while no customs staff were available to let them inside the airport. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist shares how what was supposed to be…
Read our full guide to the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it’s valid and how to apply. ADVERTISEMENT The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers. Starting 2 April 2025, all European visitors will need ETA approval – or, for some non-EU nationals, a…
Featuring a mix of electric six-seater, wheelchair-accessible, and hybrid vehicles, a fleet of around 200 premium taxis with a dedicated hailing app took to the streets Monday evening, although passengers need to pre-order an hour in advance during the trial period. The app for the new premium taxi platform and fleet “JOIE” officially became available…
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of setting fires at two clothing stores inside the city’s airport. Police said on Tuesday night that they had received a report at 6.52pm from a security guard who discovered several pieces of burnt clothing in a store at the airport’s first terminal. Staff at the…
An aerial image of Hong Kong international airport (Weikong Chang/Dreamstime) Workers demonstrated and blocked cars at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) last week citing lack of payment on a project run by Gammon Construction, a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty and Jardine Matheson. At around 9.45am on 7 March, dozens of protesters blocked a road near…
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A 41-year-old man has been jailed for six months for carrying 41,400 undeclared cigarettes with an estimated market value of HK$186,000 (US$23,940) into Hong Kong. A spokesman for the Customs and Excise Department said on Sunday the passenger was intercepted by its officers at the airport on Friday. A search of his baggage uncovered about…