Hong Kong visitor arrivals surge 15 per cent in first four months of 2026
Immigration Department repatriates 35 rejected non-refoulement claimants
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Hong Kong International Airport Completes Full-Scale Trial of New Terminal 2 Departure Complex
HKIA staged a 1,100-person operational rehearsal of Terminal 2’s departure facilities on 14 May, validating self-bag-drop, e-security and automated immigration processes ahead of the terminal’s 27 May launch. The new complex will shift 15 airlines and add capacity for eight million extra passenger trips in the first year, easing congestion for business travellers and supporting Hong Kong’s hub ambitions.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Urge Curb on Non-Local Graduate Visas as Entry-Level Jobs Shrink
Labour union leaders used fresh employment data to urge restrictions on Hong Kong’s non-local graduate (IANG) visa after vacancies for local graduates dropped sharply. The labour minister refused to tighten the scheme, arguing foreign talent remains vital. The exchange signals potential future policy volatility that multinational employers must monitor.
Mandatory Briefing for Imported Workers Set for 14 May under Hong Kong’s Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
Employers using Hong Kong’s Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme must send imported workers to a mandatory Labour Department briefing on 14 May 2026. Attendance is required within eight weeks of arrival, and missed sessions can jeopardise future visa applications, making early enrolment critical for mobility teams.