Hong Kong International Airport brings Terminal 2 online, boosting capacity and introducing fully-automated border clearance
Government rejects calls to relax part-time study visa rules, keeps full-time requirement for non-local students
Plan for 10,000 ride-hailing licences triggers industry clash over Hong Kong’s on-demand mobility future
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Hong Kong International Airport’s brand-new Terminal 2 begins operations, promising faster departures and smoother immigration
HKIA will open its rebuilt Terminal 2 departures hall on 27 May 2026, relocating 15 airlines’ check-in counters from Terminal 1. The facility adds facial-recognition security gates and 35 new e-Channels, potentially cutting departure processing times by a quarter. The expansion eases capacity constraints ahead of the three-runway-system launch and strengthens Hong Kong’s appeal to business travellers and mobility managers.
Global airport-security chiefs meet in Hong Kong to align on new ICAO rules and biometrics
The Airports Council International World Security Standing Committee released its Hong Kong meeting outcomes on 26 May. Key points include preparing for a new ICAO limit of two power banks per passenger, accelerating biometric e-Channel adoption and creating global micro-training for security staff. The decisions will influence screening procedures worldwide, affecting how companies equip and brief travelling employees.
Surge in Macau visitor flows underscores importance of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge for cross-boundary commuters
Macau’s Buddha’s Birthday long weekend drew 403,000 visitors, with nearly one-quarter using the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. Year-to-date border-crossing volumes have already exceeded 100 million, signalling robust demand for the 24-hour land link. The trend affects Hong Kong corporates by cementing the bridge as the fastest route for Greater Bay Area business travel and prompting transport providers to add capacity.