Hong Kong will roll out a range of discounts, free rides, giveaways and other deals as the city celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1. From MTR rides to shopping centre coupons, the South China Morning Post unpacks what the city has to offer for the occasion. 1. Free…
閱讀中文版本 Hong Kong Airlines is the first to relocate all its check-in counters. Passengers will complete departure procedures at Terminal 2, then proceed to Terminal 1 for boarding. Passenger departure facilities at Hong Kong International Airport new Terminal 2 (T2) begin operation on 27 May 2026. Check-in counters of 15 airlines will be relocated from Terminal…
Hong Kong’s West Kowloon is poised to emerge as the second-most important office sub-market after Central with the completion of new buildings that will accommodate banks and insurance companies, according to industry officials. However, there was expected to be limited demand from newcomers or via corporate expansion, with leasing activity dominated by relocations and higher…
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation extended the time needed for its in-town check-in service to 120 minutes from 90 minutes on Sunday evening, after a signalling equipment malfunction disrupted travel on the Airport Express and Tung Chung lines The rail operator said at 7.10pm that a signalling fault near a depot at Siu Ho Wan on…
Hong Kong’s rail giant has announced it will keep fares unchanged for the coming year after an annual review, marking the second year without any increase. “The corporation will continue to offer ongoing fare concessions, covering the elderly, children, eligible students and persons with disabilities … benefiting more than 600 million passenger trips,” the MTR…
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will carry out overnight signalling upgrade works on Sunday as part of preparations for the partial opening of the Tung Chung line extension later this year. Representatives from the city’s sole rail operator also said on Wednesday that the HK$19.5 billion (US$2.5 billion) project remained unaffected by a counterfeit brick scandal…
A union representing employees of Hong Kong’s rail operator, the MTR Corporation, has expressed disappointment with the firm’s refusal to consider their calls for improved benefits, saying the pay rise of up to 3.84 per cent for most staff is “slightly below demands”. The MTR Corp announced pay increases on Friday ranging from 1.6 to…
JPMorgan Chase has committed to leasing about 250,000 sq ft of space in the new Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) office towers in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon district for 10 years, making the US investment bank the anchor tenant of the 700,000 sq ft mixed-use development, the Hong Kong-listed developer said on Friday. Artist Square…
Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will fully open on May 27, authorities have announced, with the redeveloped facility set to serve as the base for 15 airlines. The terminal, which will mostly handle regional flights, is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$18.1 billion) expansion project launched in 2016 that also included a third runway….
Up to 1,200 dogs will be allowed to ride on most major rail lines in Hong Kong on March 1 for an animal protection charity’s annual flagship fundraising event, marking a historic first for the local train network. The Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said on Monday that the…