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A boy and a dog look at each other as visitors walk to the Premium Pet Supplies Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, on June 6. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly.

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61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year

Hong Kong tourism

Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism

Hong Kong high-speed rail

Editorial | Expanded Hong Kong-mainland rail links can be engine of growth

The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service.

Passengers wait to depart at the ticketing concourse in Hong Kong West Kowloon Station on January 11. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

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Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast

Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.

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People queue overnight for test-free driving licence applications outside the Transport Department’s licensing office at United Centre, Admiralty, on January 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair

The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professional queuers.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hourly services at first automated Hong Kong public car park partially resume

Car park in Tseung Kwan O opened on December 29, but hourly parking services were suspended two days later.

The facility is the government’s first public car park to be equipped with an automatic parking system. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong courts

Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services

Zeng Yulin, 39, earned more than HK$73,000 in two months by providing paid rides in his Tesla Model S sedan.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Hong Kong

Drivers show up at Hong Kong licensing offices despite end of walk-in service

Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck.

People line up at the Transport Department’s licensing office in Admiralty. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong high-speed rail

Editorial | High-speed rail link helps keep Hong Kong on track for economic recovery

While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow.

Passengers arrive at the West Kowloon high-speed railway station on New Year’s Day. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong police

Off-duty Hong Kong police sergeant suspended for alleged drink-driving

Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarters.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong moves ticketing for driving licence applications online to beat touts

Policy change aims to distribute tickets in a fair and orderly manner, Transport Department says.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event

Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.

A dog travels on the Light Rail line as part of a scheme introduced last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong high-speed rail

Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line

MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Hong Kong

Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.

When launched in July, the new fleets started with about 1,000 premium taxis. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Video | Mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Videos and pictures are being circulated of drivers from mainland China allegedly using inappropriate driving manners and vehicle modifications in Hong Kong.

Mainland Chinese drivers are allowed to drive in the city under a new southbound drivers scheme that took effect on December 23, 2025.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1

New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity

As drivers adapt to the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, the focus should quickly shift to how the artery will be an economic asset.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

A view of Canal Road Flyover. Photo: Google Maps
Accidents and personal safety

Woman, 27, killed after being hit by KMB bus at road crossing in Hong Kong

Pedestrian knocked down and trapped underneath bus while crossing road in To Kwa Wan.

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The woman was knocked down by a double-decker bus and trapped underneath it. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Video | Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram

Return fares now cost HK$116 (US$15) for adults and HK$75 for children and the elderly.

Transport and logistics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs

The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.

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