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Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Hong Kong property

Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as home market outlook brightens

Hong Kong transport

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong parents warned of injury and choking risks from catapult and tangram toys

Customs also urges retailers to pull products from shelves after seizing 700 sets during operation.

A catapult toy could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned. Photo: Handout
A catapult toy could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong to test first flying cars carrying heavy cargo within 6 months

Passenger flights could be next if electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft trials moving building materials to New Territories succeed.

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Hong Kong economy

IMF lauds resilient Hong Kong economy, but warns of risks linked to Mideast war

International body also urges city to pursue medium-term financial reforms, such as introducing goods and services tax, to boost revenue.

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Hong Kong property

6 bids for Hong Kong land sale signal renewed confidence despite market caution

Tung Chung site draws bids from major developers SHKP, Kerry and Sino Land, reflecting cautious optimism for the residential property market.

A general view of Tung Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
A general view of Tung Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’

Leading think tank urges city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2.5% to 3.5%

Government also raises headline inflation forecast for year to 2.6 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent projected in February’s budget.

Hong Kong economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Top-rated air cons in Hong Kong vary by 33% in cooling efficiency, watchdog finds

Models tested included seven reverse-cycle air conditioners, while rest were cooling-only units.

The Consumer Council on Thursday released test results for 13 models of 1.5-horsepower inverter split-type air conditioners. Photo: Karma Lo
The Consumer Council on Thursday released test results for 13 models of 1.5-horsepower inverter split-type air conditioners. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Central office rents set to reverse multi-year slump in second half

Stronger demand has reduced grade-A vacancy rates in Central to a four-year low of 9.6 per cent.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

Cathay Pacific

Guy Bradley takes helm as Cathay chairman, Patrick Healy retires after 3 decades

Bradley formally assumes roles of executive director and board chairman following company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months

Source says delay of merger with Carlyle & Co follows meeting of HKGTA members.

The merger of operations at the HKGTA’s Town Club in Central earlier sparked a backlash among members. Photo: Handout
The merger of operations at the HKGTA’s Town Club in Central earlier sparked a backlash among members. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals

Office and retail recovery gains traction in first quarter, as Hong Kong transactions jump 367 per cent and mainland China tops the market.

Hong Kong economy

Would you invest in a play? Hong Kong sets the stage for tokenised funding

‘We also anticipate that future investment tokens and tokenised experiences will be settled using stablecoins,’ fintech group firm says.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 currently electric, according to industry leader.

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Wai Lik New Energy reveals the electric minibus at the Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Wai Lik New Energy reveals the electric minibus at the Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents – but loses global crown

City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills.

Hong Kong economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

Hong Kong economy

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

A customer at ParknShop’s store in Tai Hang. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong records 17% jump in investment led by purchases, construction

Finance chief Paul Chan says growth reflects improving property market, but concedes uneven recovery across different sectors.

Construction in the Kwu Tung area, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
Construction in the Kwu Tung area, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | 100 Hong Kong-linked ships ‘stranded in Strait of Hormuz’ amid Middle East war

Industry leader says figure suggests 2,300 seafarers trapped in strait, with sector’s biggest priority being keeping them supplied.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members reject Central takeover by Carlyle & Co

Some members of exclusive sports club object to Town Club operations transfer, complaining about unfair access and incompatible patron profiles.

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Carlyle & Co, a private members’ club, will take over the operations of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Town Club in Central on June 8. Photo: Handout
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