China unveils 10 new immigration facilitation measures, expanding talent endorsements to Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific to buy back Qatar Airways’ 9.57 % stake for HK$6.96 billion
Shenzhen launches 20-minute helicopter link to Hong Kong in Greater Bay Area first
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China rolls out digital arrival card and widens 240-hour visa-free transit to Hong Kong-linked ports
Starting 20 November, China will accept a mobile arrival card at all border checkpoints and has added the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge and West Kowloon rail station to its 240-hour visa-free transit list. The twin measures will speed immigration queues and let visitors using Hong Kong as a gateway take short, visa-free business trips into Guangdong.
Hong Kong Observatory warns Typhoon Fung-wong may disrupt regional flights
The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts that Typhoon Fung-wong will strengthen significantly and could trigger flight delays and ferry cancellations in the region early next week. Corporations are advised to activate travel waivers, revisit contingency plans and monitor signal changes closely.
Cathay Pacific Buys Back Qatar Airways’ 9.57 % Stake to Consolidate Hong Kong Hub
Cathay Pacific will spend HK$6.97 billion to buy back Qatar Airways’ 9.57 % stake, boosting majority owners Swire Pacific and Air China and simplifying governance. The deal strengthens Cathay’s balance sheet and underlines official efforts to restore Hong Kong’s role as a leading aviation hub—good news for business travellers relying on premium long-haul capacity.
‘Park & Fly’ Facility at HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Draws 400 Mainland Bookings Ahead of Launch
Hong Kong airport’s new automated ‘Park & Fly’ garage at the HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port received 400 bookings on its first day. The 1,800-space facility lets mainland drivers hand over cars and reach flights in 30 minutes, enhancing cross-border connectivity and offering corporates a faster door-to-door option between the Greater Bay Area and global destinations.
National Games Cycle Race to Temporarily Close Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Disrupting Airport Access
Hong Kong will close the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge for several hours on 8 November to host a National Games cycling race. Authorities expect airport journeys to be up to 30 minutes longer and advise travellers to use alternate routes or adjust flight times—highlighting how mega-events can disrupt cross-border mobility and cargo flows.
Hong Kong Laureate Forum Opens, Showcasing City’s Strategy to Lure Global Science Talent
The Hong Kong Laureate Forum opened on 5 November, gathering Shaw Prize winners and 200 young scientists as part of a broader push to attract global R&D talent. Backed by fast-track visa schemes and new cross-border lab policies, the event highlights Hong Kong’s efforts to diversify its economy and create smoother mobility pathways for highly skilled migrants.