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Injunction would be similar to one obtained by Airport Authority last week; rail operator admits that protests are getting out of hand. Chinese state media have launched scathing attack on MTR Corp, accusing it of facilitating escape of protesters by laying on free trains to clear stations.
Injunction would be similar to one obtained by Airport Authority last week; rail operator admits that protests are getting out of hand. Chinese state media have launched scathing attack on MTR Corp, accusing it of facilitating escape of protesters by laying on free trains to clear stations.
MTR Corporation announces it will shut stations without notice in case of violence after taking flak from state-owned media over perceived softly-softly approach.
MTR Corporation announces it will shut stations without notice in case of violence after taking flak from state-owned media over perceived softly-softly approach.
Action had been planned at Kowloon Tong, Lai King and Fortress Hill stations, but protesters mark month since attacks at Yuen Long by showing videos of incident and not delaying travellers.
Action had been planned at Kowloon Tong, Lai King and Fortress Hill stations, but protesters mark month since attacks at Yuen Long by showing videos of incident and not delaying travellers.
Passengers harassed without reason and frontline staff on receiving end of abuse from all sides, say rail union leaders.
Passengers harassed without reason and frontline staff on receiving end of abuse from all sides, say rail union leaders.
Many businesses will benefit from fees and charges being waived for one year, while others will get rent cuts for six months. Retailers say measures don’t do enough to address their plight.
Many businesses will benefit from fees and charges being waived for one year, while others will get rent cuts for six months. Retailers say measures don’t do enough to address their plight.
Incident occurs when train is stalled by power supply problems between Chai Wan and Heng Fa Chuen stations. Rail operator warns of dangers after passenger pushes open emergency door on end carriage and several passengers step down onto tracks.
Incident occurs when train is stalled by power supply problems between Chai Wan and Heng Fa Chuen stations. Rail operator warns of dangers after passenger pushes open emergency door on end carriage and several passengers step down onto tracks.
Some 180 flights were cancelled on Monday and 400 on Tuesday after protesters occupied terminals. Analysts say further protests at airport will have ‘exponential’ economic impact.
Some 180 flights were cancelled on Monday and 400 on Tuesday after protesters occupied terminals. Analysts say further protests at airport will have ‘exponential’ economic impact.
Unions say MTR bosses discussed force’s controversial actions with police management and how staff and passenger safety might be ensured. Police are under fire for deploying tear gas inside Kwai Fong station and for charging at protesters on moving escalator at Tai Koo station.
Unions say MTR bosses discussed force’s controversial actions with police management and how staff and passenger safety might be ensured. Police are under fire for deploying tear gas inside Kwai Fong station and for charging at protesters on moving escalator at Tai Koo station.
All sides must act now to end aggression blighting city, says billionaire businessman Peter Woo, who urges protesters to ‘quit while they are ahead’.
All sides must act now to end aggression blighting city, says billionaire businessman Peter Woo, who urges protesters to ‘quit while they are ahead’.
Survey shows 97 per cent of those polled would not consider leaving or going back to the Philippines despite a potential government ban.
Survey shows 97 per cent of those polled would not consider leaving or going back to the Philippines despite a potential government ban.
Cost of scandal-hit Sha Tin-Central link likely to balloon to almost HK$100 billion, and rail operator says challenges lie ahead with social unrest to continue.
Cost of scandal-hit Sha Tin-Central link likely to balloon to almost HK$100 billion, and rail operator says challenges lie ahead with social unrest to continue.
Trade leader says shops and restaurants had their takings cut in half during Monday’s strike and later clashes. He says he urged the finance chief to help business owners weather the storm.
Trade leader says shops and restaurants had their takings cut in half during Monday’s strike and later clashes. He says he urged the finance chief to help business owners weather the storm.
Estimates of losses from Monday’s protests range from HK$300 million to HK$2.6 billion. One economist was blunt: ‘breaking someone’s rice bowl is unforgivable’.
Estimates of losses from Monday’s protests range from HK$300 million to HK$2.6 billion. One economist was blunt: ‘breaking someone’s rice bowl is unforgivable’.
Organisers intend to prevent passengers from reaching work in crucial business districts such as Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok.
Organisers intend to prevent passengers from reaching work in crucial business districts such as Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok.
Anger over handling at Yuen Long station attacks remains, but unions urge members not to strike and MTR Corp vows to review safety procedures.
Anger over handling at Yuen Long station attacks remains, but unions urge members not to strike and MTR Corp vows to review safety procedures.
Female professionals still make up only 8 per cent of Hong Kong’s engineers but diversity drives in some big firms are increasing this number.
Female professionals still make up only 8 per cent of Hong Kong’s engineers but diversity drives in some big firms are increasing this number.
Calls for reform of the MPF have been mounting, with severe criticism of its administrative complexity, rigidness, unfair ‘offsetting’ mechanism and failure to provide adequate retirement protection for Hongkongers.
Calls for reform of the MPF have been mounting, with severe criticism of its administrative complexity, rigidness, unfair ‘offsetting’ mechanism and failure to provide adequate retirement protection for Hongkongers.
Passengers who book a ride through the HKTaxi app can now pay with an Octopus card or O! ePay, the company’s payment app.
Passengers who book a ride through the HKTaxi app can now pay with an Octopus card or O! ePay, the company’s payment app.
Markus Shaw of Walk DVRC says private car owners should not use area’s streets for free, making them intolerable for pedestrians.
Markus Shaw of Walk DVRC says private car owners should not use area’s streets for free, making them intolerable for pedestrians.
Police sources say the force did not take any clearance action while the annual July 1 march was still going on to avoid affecting the majority who protested peacefully.
Police sources say the force did not take any clearance action while the annual July 1 march was still going on to avoid affecting the majority who protested peacefully.
Company says new drivers could take home HK$18,867 or HK$24,500 monthly, factoring in year-end bonus, but KMB Employees Union accuses operator of negotiating only with workers’ groups it has close ties to.
Company says new drivers could take home HK$18,867 or HK$24,500 monthly, factoring in year-end bonus, but KMB Employees Union accuses operator of negotiating only with workers’ groups it has close ties to.
Former rail sector executive Michael Tien says MTR Corp should have report into structural issues ready next month.
Former rail sector executive Michael Tien says MTR Corp should have report into structural issues ready next month.
Outgoing chairman looks back on years of service and expresses confidence colleagues will rise to the challenge of increased expectations from the public.
Outgoing chairman looks back on years of service and expresses confidence colleagues will rise to the challenge of increased expectations from the public.
The 22-year-old was released after month in prison and called on Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down.
The 22-year-old was released after month in prison and called on Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down.
City up four places in rankings but still behind Ashgabat as costliest place for expats to live in Asia-Pacific region, while Singapore jumps eight places to 12th
City up four places in rankings but still behind Ashgabat as costliest place for expats to live in Asia-Pacific region, while Singapore jumps eight places to 12th
Workers or others in the area looking to get out later should note all the main roads towards Central and Wan Chai have been temporarily closed to traffic.
Workers or others in the area looking to get out later should note all the main roads towards Central and Wan Chai have been temporarily closed to traffic.
These include alighting reminders, point-to-point traffic information, an upgrade of the trip planner, information about connecting buses or minibuses, and real-time arrival schedules for MTR buses.
These include alighting reminders, point-to-point traffic information, an upgrade of the trip planner, information about connecting buses or minibuses, and real-time arrival schedules for MTR buses.
Operator to restart signalling tests with limited launch of the long-awaited section expected in September.
Operator to restart signalling tests with limited launch of the long-awaited section expected in September.
HKTaxi puts itself forward to operate 200 luxury cabs under a divisive scheme proposed by the government to improve standards.
HKTaxi puts itself forward to operate 200 luxury cabs under a divisive scheme proposed by the government to improve standards.
Company says since its launch in 1997, net revenue has been ‘far below’ the minimum estimated amount stipulated in legislation. Move will not require government approval as increase is within levels indicated under law.
Company says since its launch in 1997, net revenue has been ‘far below’ the minimum estimated amount stipulated in legislation. Move will not require government approval as increase is within levels indicated under law.