Hong Kong boosts transport services at new Huanggang Port ahead of Chung Yeung Festival rush
Hong Kong issues cross-boundary travel advisory as Chung Yeung crowds build
Immigration Department arrests 15 in week-long crackdown on illegal workers
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Two firms hit with two-year ban from Hong Kong’s worker-import scheme
Shengshi Investment Management and Ho Fu Kee Noodles have been blacklisted from Hong Kong’s Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme until 2028 after failing to give priority to local job seekers and—in one case—submitting false recruitment data. The decision underscores strict compliance expectations for firms seeking to import labour.
Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme makes debut with first five Guangdong yachts
Five Guangdong yachts entered Hong Kong under the first voyage of the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme, signalling a new era of cross-boundary maritime tourism in the Greater Bay Area. Simplified customs and immigration procedures aim to cut clearance times and drive high-end visitor spending.
Immigration Department arrests 15 in city-wide crackdown on illegal workers
Hong Kong immigration officers, aided by other agencies, arrested 15 people in raids from 9-15 October targeting illegal employment. Offenders face hefty fines and prison terms; employers now risk up to HK$500,000 and 10 years’ jail. Companies are advised to tighten right-to-work checks as the city gears up for major international events.
Huanggang Port rolls out holiday traffic plan to handle Chung Yeung Festival surge
Ahead of the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend, Hong Kong has activated a special transport plan at the new 24-hour Huanggang Port, boosting bus, rail and bridge-shuttle capacity to manage an anticipated holiday rush. Businesses with cross-boundary staff or cargo should expect heavier traffic on 19 October but benefit from enhanced service frequencies and real-time crowd management.