Hong Kong gazettes six subsidiary laws to pave way for co-located clearance at new Huanggang Port
Hong Kong Gazettes Subsidiary Legislation to Launch Huanggang ‘Co-Location’ Port on 31 July
New Huanggang Port bylaws to let NT taxis and mainland telecoms operate inside Hong Kong Port Area
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Cathay Pacific Waives Rebooking Fees as Severe Tropical Storm Noul Approaches Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has introduced flexible ticketing for passengers booked to travel on 26 July, waiving change and refund fees as Severe Tropical Storm Noul nears Hong Kong. The carrier warns of probable delays and cancellations and advises travellers to monitor flight status and update contact details. The measure gives business travellers and mobility managers greater flexibility to reschedule journeys without incurring penalties.
Cathay Pacific waives rebooking and refund fees ahead of Storm Noul
Cathay Pacific has activated its typhoon flexibility policy, letting passengers booked for 26 July travel to or from Hong Kong change dates, reroute or refund without fees. The proactive waiver aims to reduce airport congestion if Severe Tropical Storm Noul forces widespread cancellations.
HK Express issues travel alert for 25–27 July flights as Noul nears
HK Express has warned passengers flying between 25 and 27 July that Tropical Storm Noul may disrupt schedules and advises checking flight status regularly. The low-cost carrier has not yet cancelled services but is preparing contingency plans; travellers should be ready for last-minute changes and limited compensation options.
Labour Department’s Imported-Worker Briefings Hit Full Capacity as ESLS Demand Surges
Three compulsory ESLS briefings scheduled for 24 July filled up quickly, highlighting intense employer demand for imported labour. Companies that miss the quota risk compliance penalties and must register workers for later sessions. Attendance is mandatory within eight weeks of arrival and counts as paid leave.
Tropical depression brewing east-southeast of Hong Kong prompts travel contingency planning
The Hong Kong Observatory reports a tropical depression tracking toward the territory, raising the prospect of flight and ferry disruptions early next week. Corporations should review contingency plans for travellers and time-sensitive cargo moving through Hong Kong.
Daily passenger-traffic data show record summer surge across Hong Kong control points
Immigration Department statistics dated 23 July show the busiest day of 2026 so far, with 764,000 passenger movements through Hong Kong’s checkpoints. Rising volumes may lengthen clearance times and make a business case for e-Channel enrolment and dynamic routing tools.
Hong Kong Airlines adds Urumqi route, shifts Chengdu flights and launches wide-ranging summer promotions
Hong Kong Airlines will open a Hong Kong–Urumqi service on 29 August, move its Chengdu flights to Shuangliu on 30 July and is discounting fares up to 25 % until 31 July. The expansion strengthens Hong Kong’s links to China’s northwest and offers corporates more capacity and baggage-friendly options during the busy summer season.
Cash-for-residency loophole exposed as court jails ex-official’s son for visa fraud
A District Court jailed Xiao Rui for forging documents to secure Hong Kong residency under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, spotlighting weaknesses in the city’s cash-for-visa vetting. The verdict is expected to influence the design of a forthcoming investment-migration reboot and serves as a compliance wake-up call for employers.
Cathay Group reports 3.1 million passengers in June, signals bullish H2 capacity build-up
Cathay Group’s June traffic climbed to 3.1 million passengers and 145 000 t of cargo, underscoring robust rebound momentum. Capacity is set to reach 80 % of 2019 levels by year-end, which will keep fares firm; travel buyers should secure seats early for key conference periods.
Airport Island cleared for fully driverless shuttle trials
Transport officials have approved fully driverless shuttle testing on Airport Island, moving from safety-driver trials to remote monitoring. The project could slice airport transfer times and pave the way for wider corporate use of autonomous shuttles under Hong Kong’s smart-mobility framework.
Airport drug bust and illegal-worker sweep underscore tighter border enforcement
Customs seized HK$11 million worth of cocaine and meth at the airport, and the Immigration Department arrested suspected illegal workers in Tung Chung. The cases signal tougher border and employment enforcement that could lengthen arrival processing and raise compliance risks for companies.
Singapore updates travel advisory for visitors to Hong Kong ahead of typhoon season
Singapore’s MFA has issued an updated advisory for citizens visiting Hong Kong, covering 90-day visa-free rules, scam warnings and typhoon-season precautions. Corporates should brief travellers on the tightened guidance and ensure duty-of-care systems carry local emergency contacts.
Hong Kong-Mainland high-speed rail shatters ridership record, prompts new business-class lounge
Passenger trips on the Hong Kong–Mainland high-speed rail hit 16 million in six months, a 10 % year-on-year jump. MTR will open a new premium lounge at West Kowloon to chase corporate traffic, and ongoing border-automation projects aim to slash clearance times further. Businesses should expect rail to become the default mode for GBA assignments and tweak travel policies accordingly.