Hong Kong and Macao lower e-Channel age to 7, streamlining cross-border clearance from 19 January
Immigration Department arrests nine in city-wide crackdown on illegal workers and employer
Hong Kong International Airport clocks 61 million passenger trips in 2025, signalling robust corporate travel rebound
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Hong Kong and Shenzhen agree on ‘secure data corridor’ to streamline cross-border AI and fintech projects
Regulators will create a ‘white-list’ allowing pre-cleared companies to transmit sensitive data between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, smoothing AI and fintech projects that rely on cross-border collaboration. The move complements existing talent-and-travel schemes and reduces compliance headaches for mobility teams.
West Kowloon high-speed rail hub adds 16 mainland stops ahead of Lunar New Year rush
From 26 January, West Kowloon Station will offer through-trains to 16 more mainland cities—just in time for the Lunar New Year surge. The move widens rail options for corporate travellers and could divert traffic from short-haul flights.
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.