Hong Kong opens 74th ballot for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme
First green-methanol bunkering completed in Hong Kong, paving way for low-carbon shipping hub
Middle East conflict strands Hongkongers: 370 residents assisted, traveller recounts costly escape from Dubai
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Mandatory e-payments for all taxis from April stirs scramble among Hong Kong cabbies
From April 1, every Hong Kong taxi must accept at least two electronic payment methods. The long-awaited shift, reported on March 8, promises easier expense management for business travellers and aligns the city’s point-to-point transport with global digital-payment norms.
Hong Kong companies redraw mobility maps as Iran war rocks Middle East supply chains
Hong Kong exporters and start-ups are reallocating staff and cargo flows away from the Middle East after missile strikes closed airports and halted shipping lanes. The sudden shift underscores the strategic importance of diversified mobility and supply-chain routes for companies based in the SAR.
Middle East conflict sends Cathay Pacific fares from global cities to Hong Kong soaring
Cathay Pacific’s cheapest fares into Hong Kong jumped an average 93 % for departures on 7 March 2026 as carriers rerouted to avoid Middle-East conflict zones. Business-class seats from London cost six times the normal rate, creating budget headaches for corporate mobility teams and assignees. Analysts expect a short-term revenue boost for the airline but warn of lasting cost pressure on regional business travel.
Hong Kong moves to repatriate hundreds stranded in Middle East as flights remain scarce
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has fielded 730 requests for help from residents trapped at Gulf airports after the Iran conflict shut key hubs. The government is securing block seats with Emirates and may charter flights if commercial options dry up, prioritising vulnerable travellers. The episode highlights the duty-of-care obligations of employers with staff on assignment in volatile regions.
LIV Golf Hong Kong draws 50,000 spectators, signalling return of high-spending international visitors
Day three of LIV Golf Hong Kong on 7 March drew bumper crowds, including thousands of high-spending overseas visitors who tested the city’s new fast-track entry channels and temporary-work-visa scheme for major events. The surge boosts hotel, F&B and MICE confidence and showcases Hong Kong’s ability to host large-scale international gatherings post-pandemic.
Security firm issues ‘High-Risk’ advisory for Middle East travel on 7 March; Hong Kong corporates urged to update mobility protocols
A 7 March 2026 MS Risk bulletin raises the Middle East travel threat level to “High” after renewed drone strikes near major hubs. The advisory outlines airport restrictions and urges corporates – including Hong Kong multinationals – to postpone non-essential trips, update risk assessments and confirm evacuation procedures for staff already in the region.