Hong Kong pledges faster land-border clearance as volumes surge
BN(O) ‘lifeboat’ faces choppy waters as UK mulls tougher settlement rules
Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme brings 37,000 foreign workers to Hong Kong hospitality sector
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LegCo presses ahead with legal framework for licensed ride-hailing; crackdown on illegal operators continues
Government says tougher laws against unlicensed ride-hailing will ‘dovetail’ with the coming licensing scheme, giving corporates clearer compliance guidance and safer options for app-based ground transport.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge passes 93 million passengers in seven years
Passenger throughput at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has reached 93 million, highlighting the structure’s importance in cross-border commuting and logistics within the Greater Bay Area.
Immigration Department rehearses emergency clearance for 2025 National Games visitors
A tabletop drill has tested Hong Kong’s ability to process thousands of athletes and officials for the 2026 National Games, enhancing co-ordination with mainland authorities and bolstering confidence in smooth border operations.
APEC meeting: Hong Kong pitches AI strategy and talent visa as regional drawcard
At APEC, Hong Kong’s finance chief promoted the city’s AI ecosystem and reiterated that streamlined talent visas remain a policy priority, reinforcing Hong Kong’s appeal as a regional mobility hub for tech professionals.
UK signals broader citizenship pathway for BN(O) holders; Beijing weighs counter-measures
The UK floated a wider citizenship pathway for BN(O) passport holders, prompting warnings of Chinese retaliation. The duel raises both opportunities and risks for Hongkongers considering relocation.
Customs seizes 10 kg of cannabis carried by incoming passenger from Bangkok
A 10-kilogram cannabis bust at Hong Kong International Airport underlines the city’s zero-tolerance stance on drugs and the heightened scrutiny of passengers arriving from legal-cannabis jurisdictions.
Operation ‘Hot Shoes’ nets HK$10 m in fake sneakers at border
Customs seized 18,000 counterfeit shoes worth HK$10 million during ‘Hot Shoes’, highlighting the city’s tough stance on IP crime and reinforcing supply-chain compliance obligations for logistics firms.