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MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation
The Mass Transit Railway Corporation operates Hong Kong's railway system. It is also a major property developer and landlord in the city and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Rita Li, the sales and marketing director for Octopus, and chief operations officer Sammy Kam hold up items of memorabilia at their office in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access

Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

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Hong Kong society

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate.

Members of the independent committee inspect Wang Fuk Court in the company of firefighters. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Carbon monoxide leak leaves 6 workers unconscious at MTR station in Hong Kong

Police say staff member from Mong Kok East MTR station reported discovery of six workers collapsed on floor.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension

Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.

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Hong Kong property

Qube takes six floors at Two IFC as falling rents lure financial giants

Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices.

A rainbow is seen behind the International Finance Centre (IFC) in Central, with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in the foreground, July 1, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers to change trains at Hung Hom for 2-day Tuen Ma line works in 2026

MTR Corp says disruptions on February 1 and March 8 will add about four to five minutes to journeys and will not affect train frequencies.

Hong Kong property

Yau Tong project nearly sells out amid hopes of home market recovery in 2026

The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Electoral commission head David Lok to lead committee probing Hong Kong fire

Investigation is expected to be completed within nine months, with all findings set to be made public.

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Last month’s fire killed at least 160 people. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong property finds firmer footing: Sino Land sells 149 units within hours

Aggressive pricing at One Park Place helps Sino Land sell close to its entire batch in half a day after drawing more than 4,500 cheques.

View of One Park Place by Sino Land, Yau Tong. Photo: Google
Legislative Council election 2025

Man arrested for allegedly urging Hongkongers to boycott Legco election

Police say posts attempted to incite hatred and contempt towards electoral system, government, judiciary and the force.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Legco election should prioritise substance over spectacle

Preventing voter apathy means ensuring that the issues take centre stage and candidates are able to communicate their visions.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp faces renewed backlash over station sign changes

Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.

The MTR restored the names of two public housing estates to an exit at Ho Man Tin station after facing a backlash for replacing them with the name of the new luxury estate (top). Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

SHKP unit Mega Asia wins tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The Tuen Mun A16 station package one project is expected to require around US$772 million to develop, SHKP’s Lui Ting says.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Tuen Mun development would primarily feature small to medium-sized residential units. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Li Ka-shing’s CK Asset, SHKP among six bidders for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The site, with a residential gross floor area of more than 600,000 sq ft, is expected to generate some 1,280 flats and car park spaces.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong business chiefs, community gear up for National Games torch relay

Athletes such as fencer Kaylin Hsieh and businessmen like Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng and Henderson Land chairman Martin Lee are on list.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property: Grand Mayfair III, Woodis see brisk sales as market picks up

Buyers acquired 71 of 138 units by late Sunday afternoon at the 680-unit Grand Mayfair III project led by Sino Land.

Buyers thronged to the Grand Mayfair III project during the first round of sales on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Great Eagle insiders snap up 6 residential units as Hong Kong market improves

Two units at Emperor Group’s MVP project in Mid-Levels were bought by Rising Dynamic and Rising Joyful for a total of HK$20.3 million.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation testing drones in railway tunnels to cut tedious work

Manually inspecting 1km of a tunnel takes a person 30 minutes while drones can do it in less than 10 minutes, company says.

Hong Kong property

Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng sees positive signs for Hong Kong’s property market

It is heartening to see strong sales performance for new developments across various districts, Daryl Ng says.

Daryl Ng Win Kong, chairman of Sino Land, speaks to the media after the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Grand Mayfair III sells all units amid stabilising Hong Kong property market

The developers priced the units at an average of HK$13,938 (US$1,795) per square foot, about 20 per cent cheaper than the first phase.

Potential buyers wait to buy flats in the Grand Mayfair III residential development in Yuen Long on Monday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Stronger Hong Kong residential property market whets investor appetite: analysts

The worst of times has passed, but ‘we are still cautious’ about a full recovery, JLL’s Norry Lee says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Boy, 16, arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly tampering with MTR train doors

Incident happened on train heading from Wan Chai to Causeway Bay stations, prompting MTR to evacuate passengers for inspections.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong MTR Corp CEO Jacob Kam named as next chairman of rail giant

Company veteran Kam will succeed Rex Auyeung in January for a three-year term.

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The MTR Corporation has been operating for 45 years. Photo: Edmond So
Octopus

Editorial | Octopus’ Japan deal can be a springboard for further innovation

More benefits await if the company can keep up the momentum with strategies that capitalise on its international reputation.

Pedestrians walk along the Ameyoko shopping street in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Great Eagle’s executives jointly acquire US$1.5 million flat

Rising Thrive, an entity linked to Great Eagle’s executives, bought a 773 sq ft flat in Grand Mayfair in Kam Tin South.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: the eco-innovator turning rubbish into opportunity

Shawn Cheng, co-founder of Eneef Endeavour, earns a place as a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the sustainability category.

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