Hong Kong Labour Union Urges Extra HK$100 Levy on Each Imported Worker
Amber Rainstorm Triggers Flight Delays and Commuter Disruptions Across Hong Kong
Amber Rainstorm Triggers Flash Flooding and Travel Alerts Across Hong Kong
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Labour Department Schedules Mandatory Briefings for Newly Arrived Care-Home Workers
Hong Kong’s Labour Department has set 7 July, 20 July and 4 August as the next compulsory briefing dates for care-home workers recruited under the Special Scheme. Attendance within eight weeks of arrival is mandatory, and non-compliant employers risk a one-year suspension from hiring. Mobility teams must align onboarding schedules to meet the requirement.
Severe thunderstorms trigger High-Speed Rail cancellations and airport delays across Hong Kong
A city-wide Thunderstorm Warning on 6 July forced the cancellation of High-Speed Rail trains G927/G928 and caused knock-on delays at Hong Kong International Airport. Business travellers faced longer block times and cargo holds, illustrating how rapidly developing summer storms can snarl both rail and air links between Hong Kong and mainland China.
HKIA’s revamped Terminal 2 begins processing departing passengers
Hong Kong International Airport’s rebuilt Terminal 2 started handling outbound passengers on 27 May and was formally inaugurated on 6 July. The facility re-establishes a full landside-to-airside processing path, adds 50 biometric e-gates, and improves multimodal access—good news for corporates moving staff through the region’s primary hub.
Cathay Pacific issues flexible rebooking policy as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches region
Cathay Pacific published a 6 July weather advisory for Super Typhoon Bavi, waiving ticket-change fees for travel between 7-10 July and warning that Taiwan-bound flights—and potentially Hong Kong slots—could be affected. Corporate travellers are encouraged to rebook early and monitor SMS alerts.
New HKD remittance option launched for elderly allowance recipients living in mainland China
Effective 6 July, Hong Kong retirees living in Guangdong or Fujian under the Portable CSSA and related elderly-allowance schemes can have their benefits paid in HKD directly into mainland bank accounts without fees. The move removes forex costs and is likely to accelerate cross-border retirement migration.