Hong Kong International Airport clocks 61 million passenger trips in 2025, signalling robust corporate travel rebound
Hong Kong and Shenzhen agree on ‘secure data corridor’ to streamline cross-border AI and fintech projects
West Kowloon high-speed rail hub adds 16 mainland stops ahead of Lunar New Year rush
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2026 Henley Passport Index: Hong Kong holds 18th place with 174 visa-free destinations
Hong Kong keeps 18th spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to 174 destinations, but its relative ranking is sliding. Passport power remains a key metric for corporates budgeting visa costs and choosing assignment hubs.
Planned Chinese ‘super-embassy’ in London ignites security concerns for BN(O) Hongkongers
A giant Chinese embassy complex proposed for East London has sparked fears among BN(O) visa holders about surveillance and neighbourhood disruption. Although visa rights are unchanged, Hong Kong corporates with London assignees are urged to refresh risk protocols.
Record-low birth rate deepens Hong Kong’s long-term talent challenge
Hong Kong recorded only 31,714 births in 2025—a 14 per cent drop that signals a shrinking future talent pool. Employers may face tighter local labour markets and rising compensation costs, making international recruitment programmes even more critical.
West Kowloon station to add 16 mainland high-speed rail stops ahead of Lunar New Year
Sixteen new mainland cities will join Hong Kong’s high-speed rail timetable on 26 January, lifting the direct network to 110 stops. The timing targets Lunar New Year peak traffic and is expected to shift corporate travellers from air to rail on sub-eight-hour routes, trimming costs and emissions. Extra e-Channel lanes and staff will be deployed to manage the surge.
2026 Henley Passport Index: Hong Kong holds 18th place with 174 visa-free destinations
Henley’s 2026 Passport Index keeps Hong Kong at 18th place with visa-free access to 174 markets, but the city has lost ground to faster-moving peers. The plateau limits cost-savings opportunities for business travellers and underscores the need for proactive bilateral negotiations and adoption of digital clearance tools.
Proposed Chinese “super-embassy” in London sparks security worries for BN(O) visa holders
China’s plan for a vast new embassy in London has triggered security concerns among the 190,000 Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders living in the UK. Although MI5 sees no immediate threat, community groups fear surveillance and potential displacement, prompting mobility teams to revisit housing and security advice for assignees.
Fatal medical emergency on Amsterdam–Hong Kong flight spotlights corporate travel health protocols
A passenger’s death aboard Cathay flight CX270 has highlighted the importance of robust in-air medical protocols and proactive health screening for senior business travellers. Corporations should revisit fitness-to-fly requirements and ensure emergency-contact data are integrated into travel-risk platforms.