Hong Kong International Airport unveils fully-automated Terminal 2, lifting hub capacity to 100 million passengers a year
Hong Kong and Guangdong advance cross-boundary digital services, promise real-time border traffic data
Judiciary to create Hong Kong International Commercial Court, boosting confidence for cross-border assignments
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Hong Kong International Airport Opens HK$12.9 Billion Terminal 2, Promising Faster Immigration and 120 Million-Passenger Capacity
Hong Kong International Airport switched on its vastly expanded Terminal 2 departures hall on 27 May 2026, adding 50 million-passenger capacity, 35 biometric e-Channel gates and dozens of self-service kiosks. The move is expected to cut departure processing times by a quarter and underpins Hong Kong’s goal of handling 120 million passengers a year, giving business travellers faster, more predictable clearance.
Hong Kong Clarifies Student-Visa Rules: No Relaxation for Part-Time Short-Term Courses
In a 27 May Legislative Council reply, Hong Kong’s Education Bureau confirmed that student visas will remain available only for full-time accredited programmes, rejecting calls to cover part-time short-term courses. The clarification affects corporates and education providers that target Mainland and overseas professionals for executive modules, reinforcing the need for full-time enrolment to secure a study visa.
Government Backs Expansion of Dual-Degree Programmes to Deepen Talent Pipeline
Hong Kong’s Education Bureau told legislators that local universities already operate about 60 cross-border dual-degree programmes a year and will be encouraged to add more, especially with Southeast Asian partners. Graduates can stay for 24 months under existing post-study visa rules, bolstering the city’s talent pipeline for employers with Greater Bay Area footprints.
Hong Kong Tourism Board and Informa Markets Ink Three-Year Deal to Lure High-End MICE Visitors
The Hong Kong Tourism Board signed a three-year MoU with Informa Markets to stage a portfolio of luxury exhibitions under the new ‘Festival of Connoisseurs’ banner, aiming to attract high-value MICE travellers. The deal reinforces Hong Kong’s push to revive premium business tourism and promises tailored immigration facilitation for VIP delegates.