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Visa-free China travel guide highlights Hong Kong as seamless rail-air gateway
Trip.com’s new visa-free travel handbook underscores how Hong Kong’s airport and high-speed-rail terminus enable hassle-free, multi-city business itineraries in mainland China. Clear guidance on document requirements and time-limit calculations will help corporate mobility managers design compliant cross-border trips.
Hong Kong opens 2027 registration for Air Transhipment Cargo Exemption Scheme
On 14 September Hong Kong invited registrations for next year’s Air Transhipment Cargo Exemption Scheme, which removes licensing requirements for strategic goods passing through HKIA. The move strengthens the city’s status as a fast-turnaround logistics hub and has knock-on advantages for corporate travellers escorting high-value cargo.
Customs seizes HK$2.26 million in cannabis at Hong Kong International Airport, steps up risk-based passenger screening
On 14 September 2026, Hong Kong Customs seized 11.2 kg of cannabis worth HK$2.26 million from a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur and vowed to intensify risk-based screening at the airport. The case highlights an emerging Southeast Asia–Hong Kong trafficking route and signals potential delays for travellers on high-risk flights.
Labour Department ends acceptance of contract corrigendum under Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
From 14 September the Labour Department will no longer accept corrigenda to ESLS employment contracts, mandating a full contract re-issue whenever terms change. The procedural shift lengthens visa lead times and requires HR teams to update onboarding checklists to stay compliant.
Multicultural job fair to offer 2,200 vacancies and on-site Immigration career booths
At a briefing on 14 September 2026, the Labour Department announced a multicultural job fair featuring 2,200 vacancies and dedicated Immigration Department booths to advise ethnic-minority job-seekers on visa options and entry requirements. The event reflects Hong Kong’s push to widen its talent pipeline and support workforce diversity.
Airport Express adds late-night services ahead of Golden Week rush
A new Airport Express timetable—publicly available on 14 September—adds post-midnight trains between Central and the airport, improving late-night connectivity ahead of the Golden Week travel peak. Global-mobility teams can leverage the change to cut ground-transport costs and streamline arrivals.
Hong Kong ends use of contract addendum for imported workers under Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
Effective 14 September 2026, Immigration will no longer accept the separate "Corrigendum to Standard Employment Contract" used under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. All variations must now be incorporated into a fresh Standard Employment Contract, tightening oversight of imported-labour conditions and requiring employers to build in extra lead time for approvals.
Customs intercept HK$9 million cocaine haul at HKIA, highlights tightened baggage screening
A major drug seizure at Hong Kong International Airport on 14 September highlights the city’s new AI-driven baggage-screening regime. While boosting border security, the stricter checks could add time to luggage collection for travellers carrying bulky commercial samples, necessitating planning adjustments.
Hong Kong International Airport launches 3-month Culture & Arts Festival across both terminals
Hong Kong International Airport has launched a three-month Culture & Arts Festival running across both Terminals 1 and 2 from August 4. The event introduces immersive art installations, digital exhibitions and weekend performances designed to enhance the passenger experience and showcase the fully-opened Terminal 2. Mobility managers should expect minor way-finding changes and higher weekend footfall but can leverage new art tours and business-class facilities for corporate travellers.