Hong Kong welcomed 26.71 million visitors in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase year-on-year. Arrivals from mainland China rose 16% and foreign tourists 5%. Spending patterns are shifting towards culture and experiences, with per capita spending by overnight visitors projected to reach HK$5,530 in 2026.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members disappeared from radar near Karachi after reporting a navigation system malfunction. Search and rescue operations have been launched in the Arabian Sea.
BYD saw a 232% surge in vehicle registrations in Germany in May, with one in seven plug-in hybrids sold coming from the Chinese automaker. The company aims to become the world's largest carmaker by volume within five years.
The Incheon Port Authority will present 'Physical AI' exhibits, featuring advanced industrial robots like quadruped/bipedal robots for surveillance and logistics, and palletizing robots, at the 7th Incheon International Maritime Forum on June 15-16.
Hong Kong's 11 Skies project, envisioned as a luxury hub near the airport, faces challenges as its target market of affluent mainland Chinese visitors has largely disappeared due to changed economic and travel conditions.
EUA propõem tarifa de 25% sobre exportações brasileiras com base na Seção 301 da Lei de Comércio. Produtos como aço, ferro-gusa, suco de frutas e equipamentos de construção podem ser afetados, enquanto petróleo, aeronaves e café estão entre as exceções.
Hong Kong's Airport Authority announced Terminal 2 will open on May 27, streamlining check-in, immigration, and security before passengers proceed to Terminal 1 for departure. The new terminal aims to boost efficiency and passenger comfort, with further developments planned.
Italy's Transport Authority (ART) has clarified rules for highway toll reimbursements due to traffic disruptions like construction or accidents. Introduced by resolution 211 in December 2025, the 'pay per use' principle ensures tolls are proportional to service received, offering concrete protection for citizens.
A sinkhole discovered near Runway 4/22 at New York's LaGuardia Airport led to its immediate closure on Wednesday, causing flight delays and cancellations. Emergency crews are on-site for repairs, with thunderstorms also contributing to air traffic disruptions ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel period.
Hong Kong Airport Authority assumes control of 70% of 11 Skies' retail and dining space from New World Development ahead of Terminal 2's opening, significantly reducing New World's role in the HK$20 billion project.
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June combined have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent for the peak July travel period, aviation authorities have said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The figures were shared in Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan’s response to a lawmaker’s question, with the minister also revealing the Airport Authority planned to review charges to ease the financial burden on the aviation industry. The Civil...
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and June combined, and about 1 per cent during the peak July travel period, the Airport Authority has said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East war, adding it would review charges to ease the industry’s burden. Responding to a lawmaker’s questions, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the figures were compiled by the authority, which operates Hong Kong International...
Ruter, Oslo's public transport authority, conducted cybersecurity tests on Chinese-made Yutong electric buses inside a decommissioned mineshaft, discovering the vehicles could be remotely deactivated and that the Chinese supplier maintained remote access for software updates. This experiment catalyzed EU-China regulatory tensions, with the EU elevating what it calls 'systemic rivalry' with China amid fears that conflicting rules expose companies to impossible compliance situations.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 flying from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. No injuries were reported on the plane, though the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
Hong Kong International Airport expects up to 10% revenue growth this year, positioning itself as an alternative hub amid Middle East tensions, with projected passenger traffic rising to 70 million despite flight disruptions.
Hong Kong authorities announced the development of the city's largest yachting hub as part of the Skytopia project, set to open in phases throughout 2028. The yacht bay will initially accommodate 70 small and medium-sized vessels with total capacity for 500 berths, including four specialized berths for 100-metre yachts and one capable of handling vessels up to 150 metres. The project targets a global yachting market expected to reach HK$352 billion (US$45 billion) by 2032.
