Hengqin Port rolls out ‘Smart Immigration Clearance’, promising friction-free travel for Hong Kong–Macao commuters
Ex-Hong Kong police officer and UK border agent jailed for ‘shadow policing’ dissidents
Hong Kong Processes 1.19 Million Golden Week Arrivals with Minimal Disruption
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Uzbek Prime Minister’s Hong Kong Visit Opens New Talent and Trade Corridor
Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov’s 6 May visit put Hong Kong and Uzbekistan on course for closer trade, talent and education links. Hong Kong pitched its visa-attraction schemes and Belt and Road scholarships, while Tashkent signalled faster permits for Hong Kong professionals working on joint projects. Multinationals can expect smoother mobility and new assignment opportunities along this emerging corridor.
Visitor Spending Patterns During Golden Week Point to Mixed Gains for Mobility-Dependent Sectors
Local media report that, despite a ten-per-cent rise in mainland arrivals during Golden Week, spending was concentrated in core tourist areas and uneven across sectors. Hotels filled mainly at the budget level and retail gains were patchy, signalling cost pressures and planning considerations for firms moving staff or hosting events in Hong Kong.