Hong Kong airport is scrambling to deal with a backlog of 500 cancelled flights for about 100,000 passengers, with some people waiting there since Saturday amid the upheaval caused by Typhoon Wipha. Chris Au Young, the Airport Authority’s general manager of terminal and passenger experience, said on Sunday afternoon that about 400 rescheduled flights would…
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Wipha toppled trees and caused major flight disruptions Sunday in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west off the southern coast of the country. Airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and the casino hub of Macao canceled or postponed flights for most of the…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong started getting back to normal on Sunday night after being battered by Typhoon Wipha which triggered the highest-level No 10…
Hong Kong should avoid negative labels for certified subdivided flats as they provide accommodation to people from all walks of life, the housing minister has said, while stressing that a planned shake-up of standards will not drive up rents. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin also said temporary…
This year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea is probably the best opportunity for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to meet in person this year, multiple sources have said. They said Trump might visit China before going to the Apec summit between October 30 and November 1, or he could meet his Chinese counterpart…
Sunday, July 20, 2025 This was supposed to be a nondescript weekend for thousands upon thousands of travelers and city dwellers across Hong Kong and southern China, but now it’s looking more like the fury of Typhoon Wipha, only without the flooding. Hong Kong raised its storm warning to its highest level and closed its…
While the hurricane-force winds and torrential rains of Typhoon Wipha battered Hong Kong on Sunday, some continued to work, and many restaurants remained open, supported by limited rail services. Among the restaurants that operated as usual was Chung Kee congee shop in Whampoa, as the operator said it did not expect the typhoon would escalate…
Home » Travel News Pick » Thai Airways Suspends Flights to Hong Kong and Guangzhou Amid Typhoon Wipha Threat: Here Is The New Update On Flight Cancellations Sunday, July 20, 2025 Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has announced the temporary suspension of all scheduled flights connecting Bangkok with Hong Kong and Guangzhou for July…
Hong Kong will build more subsidised homes in its new I&T hub near the border with mainland China to cater to the increasing needs of middle-class families and align with the city’s strategy to attract top talent, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin also outlined her plans to make public…
Home » Latest Travel News of Asia » Hong Kong and Macau Hit by Typhoon Wipha: The Complete Guide for Tourists Dealing with Flight Disruptions, Flooding, and Safety Concerns Amid the Storm Sunday, July 20, 2025 Typhoon Wipha In July 20, 2025, Typhoon Wipha approached Hong Kong and Macau, triggering severe traveling and tourism disruption,…