Emirates SkyCargo also aims to add 15 aircraft over the next five years to current fleet. Photo: Shutterstock

Emirates’ cargo unit banks on Hong Kong e-commerce boom to boost freight flights

Cargo carrier expects to spend US$2.7 billion over the next five years to add 15 aircraft to its fleet.

16 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Move faster on elevated Kai Tak transit system, Hong Kong authorities urged

Government proposing to build 3.5km elevated smart mass transit system in Kai Tak, with five stations, document submitted to district council says.

Government proposing to build 3.5km elevated smart mass transit system in Kai Tak, with five stations, document submitted to district council says.

14 Mar 2024 - 10:36AM

Hong Kong’s minibuses are struggling. Will they soon be replaced?

Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the city.

Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the city.

14 Mar 2024 - 1:02PM

Lanes closed after crash in Cheung Tsing Tunnel bursts water pipes

Police say Kowloon-bound lanes of the tunnel were closed after a medium goods vehicle crashed at a section of tunnel.

Police say Kowloon-bound lanes of the tunnel were closed after a medium goods vehicle crashed at a section of tunnel.

9 Mar 2024 - 9:28PM

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp posts profits of HK$7.78 billion, down 20.8% from 2022

Revenue climbs, but net profit from property development falls 80.1 per cent compared with year before.

Revenue climbs, but net profit from property development falls 80.1 per cent compared with year before.

7 Mar 2024 - 10:11PM

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British Airways is also looking to invest in machine learning, automation and artificial intelligence to augment its operations. Photo: AFP

British Airways vows to re-establish presence in Hong Kong and other Asian markets

British Airways to also reinstate direct flights to two key Asian destinations, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, as it presses ahead with its largest transformation plan yet.

5 Mar 2024 - 7:15PM

Huge Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge car park will drive more visitors to city

Transport and logistics secretary Lam Sai-hung says car park, with 1,000 spaces and plans for 6,000, will attract people from nearby cities to city and airport

Transport and logistics secretary Lam Sai-hung says car park, with 1,000 spaces and plans for 6,000, will attract people from nearby cities to city and airport

4 Mar 2024 - 8:54PM

Man killed after truck slams into 2 stationary vehicles on highway in Hong Kong

Man dies in crash outside Pictorial Garden housing estate on Tate’s Cairn Highway in Sha Tin just after 10.30am.

Man dies in crash outside Pictorial Garden housing estate on Tate’s Cairn Highway in Sha Tin just after 10.30am.

4 Mar 2024 - 5:06PM

Hong Kong ‘can raise fare in transport subsidy or launch proportional discount’

Law Chi-kwong expanded the HK$2 scheme two years ago by lowering age limit to 60 during his tenure as secretary for labour and welfare.

Law Chi-kwong expanded the HK$2 scheme two years ago by lowering age limit to 60 during his tenure as secretary for labour and welfare.

4 Mar 2024 - 4:12PM

Hong Kong revs up autonomous vehicle push, allows more flexible trials on roads

Transport chief Lam Sai-hung notes that new regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles has come into effect.

Transport chief Lam Sai-hung notes that new regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles has come into effect.

2 Mar 2024 - 11:52PM

Hong Kong’s smart mobility push sparks investment in green modes of transport

Recent smart mobility efforts in Hong Kong include the development of sky shuttles, as well as the deployment of hydrogen-powered double-decker buses and driverless trucks.

Recent smart mobility efforts in Hong Kong include the development of sky shuttles, as well as the deployment of hydrogen-powered double-decker buses and driverless trucks.

4 Mar 2024 - 2:46PM

Train services along 3 Hong Kong MTR lines return to normal after delays

Repair work to fix signalling issues is complete, railway operator says.

Repair work to fix signalling issues is complete, railway operator says.

29 Feb 2024 - 2:09PM

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific hires 40 cadet pilots from mainland China

Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association says new hires not enough to get Cathay Pacific back to pre-pandemic service levels.

Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association says new hires not enough to get Cathay Pacific back to pre-pandemic service levels.

27 Feb 2024 - 10:45AM

Hong Kong hydrogen-powered double-decker bus hits streets for first time

Operator Citybus says hydrogen-fuelled vehicle is first of at least five to go into service this year.

Operator Citybus says hydrogen-fuelled vehicle is first of at least five to go into service this year.

25 Feb 2024 - 7:13PM

Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus to hit streets on Sunday

Citybus says eco-friendly bus will run on ‘Waterloo Road Line’ – Route 20 travelling through Kowloon City, Yau Tsim Mong and Sham Shui Po

Citybus says eco-friendly bus will run on ‘Waterloo Road Line’ – Route 20 travelling through Kowloon City, Yau Tsim Mong and Sham Shui Po

23 Feb 2024 - 9:47PM

Some high-speed rail services between Hong Kong and mainland China cut over weather

Cancellations on Thursday and Friday affect G305 and G306 routes to Tianjin West, as well as G6505 and G6506 trains between Hong Kong and Guangzhou South.

Cancellations on Thursday and Friday affect G305 and G306 routes to Tianjin West, as well as G6505 and G6506 trains between Hong Kong and Guangzhou South.

22 Feb 2024 - 8:26PM

Chinese robot EV charger start-up eyes Hong Kong as global springboard

GGSN, which is partly owned by New World Group, is in talks to set up research, product development and marketing facilities in Hong Kong, where it hopes to demonstrate its autonomous charging devices in the car parks of offices and malls.

GGSN, which is partly owned by New World Group, is in talks to set up research, product development and marketing facilities in Hong Kong, where it hopes to demonstrate its autonomous charging devices in the car parks of offices and malls.

21 Feb 2024 - 2:08PM

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to begin installing platform screen gates at Fanling station

Nine stations along East Rail line will have platform screen doors by end of the year, rail operator says.

Nine stations along East Rail line will have platform screen doors by end of the year, rail operator says.

20 Feb 2024 - 11:37PM

Headwinds for Hong Kong airport as bay area rivals eye bigger slice of pie

Some experts have warned that Hong Kong could lose out in the battle for business as Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports eye aggressive expansion.

Some experts have warned that Hong Kong could lose out in the battle for business as Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports eye aggressive expansion.

18 Feb 2024 - 6:47PM

Warning for Hong Kong cyclists after accidents leave man dead, woman injured

Man, 27, died after reportedly losing control while cycling downhill along Lam Kam Road, while a woman, 55, fell when riding downhill near a reservoir at Mui Tsz Lam.

Man, 27, died after reportedly losing control while cycling downhill along Lam Kam Road, while a woman, 55, fell when riding downhill near a reservoir at Mui Tsz Lam.

18 Feb 2024 - 12:12AM