US FAA ground stop strands Hong Kong-US traffic; 16 flights delayed or cancelled
APEC security: Hong Kong bans helicopters, light aircraft and drones 17–20 Nov
‘Go Hong Kong’ mobile app lets frequent visitors pre-register for e-Channel clearance
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Half-marathon to close Zhuhai/Macau-bound lanes on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 14-15 Nov
A half-marathon on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will close key link-road lanes from 16:00 14 Nov to 16:30 15 Nov, with all Macau/Zhuhai-bound lanes shut for 15 hours overnight. The closure will slow passenger coaches and goods vehicles, so employers are urged to adjust travel and logistics plans.
HK Express warns Microsoft email outage may delay passenger notifications
HK Express says a global Microsoft email outage is delaying the delivery of boarding passes and schedule updates, although flights are running normally. Travellers should use the airline’s app or website for the latest information and beware of phishing during the outage.
Hong Kong unveils AI-powered ‘Seamless e-Channel’ and 20-second car clearance at land border
Hong Kong will extend its AI-based Seamless e-Channel to more travellers and debut a 20-second on-board car clearance system next month, part of a broader upgrade of land border checkpoints with Shenzhen. The moves promise faster passenger and cargo flows, easing pain points for thousands of daily cross-boundary commuters and corporate logistics teams.
UK relaxes BN(O) visa rules for Hongkongers with protest-related convictions
Britain will now assume that 2019 protest-related convictions should not automatically bar BN(O) visa applicants from Hong Kong, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs on 12 November. Case-workers must escalate such files for ministerial review, potentially reopening the route for dozens of would-be migrants and expanding the talent pool for UK employers.
APEC Business Travel Card holders now get 90-day visa-free stay in Hong Kong
From 1 November 2026, Hong Kong has lengthened the visa-free stay for APEC Business Travel Card holders from 60 to 90 days, easing compliance for firms that rotate staff region-wide. The move strengthens the city’s pitch as a headquarters and project base while cutting visa costs for employers.
Hong Kong repatriates 21 Vietnamese over rejected asylum claims
Hong Kong deported 21 Vietnamese nationals whose asylum claims were rejected, applying its faster removal rules. The operation underscores the city’s hardening stance on overstayers, with implications for employers who inadvertently hire undocumented workers.
Hong Kong court relaxes travel ban for defendant linked to migrant talent scheme
A magistrate has eased a travel ban on a defendant accused of forging a degree for a Hong Kong talent visa, permitting cross-boundary trips while maintaining strict reporting and financial conditions. The decision illustrates how courts weigh employment and family considerations against immigration-related offences.
Technical faults force two Cathay Pacific jets bound for Hong Kong to turn back or divert
Cathay Pacific flights from London and Tokyo aborted their journeys to Hong Kong because of technical alerts, causing schedule disruptions for business travellers. The episodes spotlight the need for contingency planning as the airline ramps up post-pandemic capacity.