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Customs widens Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme to cover China–Peru cargo

Customs widens Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme to cover China–Peru cargo

Hong Kong Customs has added Peru to its FTA Transhipment Facilitation Scheme, letting cargo from mainland China claim tariff benefits while routed through Hong Kong. The development bolsters the city’s logistics credentials and may spur associated staff relocations in supply-chain management roles.

Jan 13, 2026
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Becomes Mandatory—What Hong Kong Passport Holders Need to Know

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Becomes Mandatory—What Hong Kong Passport Holders Need to Know

The UK has activated its mandatory ETA system for all visa-waiver nationals, including holders of HKSAR and BNO passports. Hong Kong travellers must now apply online and receive approval before departure, and employers need to ensure business visitors also hold the correct work permission.

Jan 12, 2026
Hong Kong Invites the World to Year-of-the-Horse Parade and City-Wide Lunar-New-Year Festivals

Hong Kong Invites the World to Year-of-the-Horse Parade and City-Wide Lunar-New-Year Festivals

Hong Kong’s Tourism Board has unveiled a full-scale Chinese New Year programme that could draw more than 300 000 overseas visitors next month. Expanded checkpoint hours, extra flights and on-site accreditation desks aim to keep mobility seamless, while employers can leverage the festivities to sweeten relocation packages.

Jan 12, 2026
Hong Kong Accelerates Autonomous-Vehicle Trials, Eyes Driverless Shuttles by 2026

Hong Kong Accelerates Autonomous-Vehicle Trials, Eyes Driverless Shuttles by 2026

Hong Kong has issued six AV pilot licences and plans to authorise commercial driverless shuttles by late 2026, giving the city parity with regional tech rivals and opening new commuting options for corporate workforces located near the airport and emerging business districts.

Jan 12, 2026

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