Hong Kong expands ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme; daily quota doubled and five more mainland cities added
HKIA launches “Park & Visit” service to let Greater Bay Area drivers park at bridge port and tour Hong Kong
Government orders widespread transport shutdowns and bridge closures as Typhoon Noul nears
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Hong Kong gazettes six subsidiary laws to pave way for co-located clearance at new Huanggang Port
Six bylaws were gazetted on 24 July to regulate the Hong Kong Port Area inside the rebuilt Huanggang checkpoint in Shenzhen. Coming into force on 31 July, they authorise immigration detention facilities, expand cash-declaration rules, allow NT taxis and mainland mobile networks in the zone and grant blanket access permits for cross-boundary travellers. The legislative package clears the last hurdle before Hong Kong’s first 24-hour, co-located clearance point opens, promising faster, one-stop immigration for business and cargo traffic.
Hong Kong Gazettes Subsidiary Legislation to Launch Huanggang ‘Co-Location’ Port on 31 July
Hong Kong has gazetted six pieces of subsidiary legislation to give legal effect to the Hong Kong Port Area inside the new Huanggang land-boundary crossing, due to open on 31 July. The regulations create immigration detention quarters, extend customs and taxi rules, and exempt Mainland telecom operators, paving the way for round-the-clock co-located clearance. The move will dramatically cut travel time for cross-border business and logistics traffic.
New Huanggang Port bylaws to let NT taxis and mainland telecoms operate inside Hong Kong Port Area
HK01 highlights two traveller-centric elements of the newly gazetted Huanggang Port bylaws: New Territories taxis will be allowed to pick up and drop off inside the port, and mainland mobile operators are exempted from Hong Kong licensing so they can provide 5G coverage within the clearance building. Both measures aim to streamline first- and last-mile transport and support mobile-based e-gate systems when the port opens on 31 July.
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.