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South China Morning Post
21-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Thousands throng Hong Kong airport to catch flights delayed by Typhoon Wipha
Thousands of passengers have filled Hong Kong's airport as they seek to board flights delayed by Typhoon Wipha, with the road leading to the terminal being severely congested. At around 6.45am on Monday, nearly two hours after the Observatory lifted all tropical cyclone warning signals, there was a serious jam on Airport Road on the stretch from Chek Lap Kok Fire Station to Terminal 1. It prompted some cabbies to divert to Regal Airport Hotel to drop their passengers off there instead. The Transport Department also warned of heavy traffic near the Hong Kong International Airport, calling on motorists to use the drop-off area at car park 1. It reminded members of the public to allow sufficient time for their journey, or consider taking the Airport Express and buses instead. Hong Kong International Airport is dealing with a backlog of 500 cancelled flights affecting about 100,000 passengers following the departure of Typhoon Wipha. The Airport Authority earlier said that about 400 rescheduled flights would either depart or arrive in Hong Kong later on Sunday and that it would take two or three days for airlines to gradually resume all the cancelled flights. Inside the terminal, long queues formed at airline check-in counters as anxious travellers, many arriving hours before the scheduled time of their flights. The airport also broadcast announcements, urging passengers who had completed their check-in procedures to move on to security screening, as there was a large accumulation of travellers in the departure area.
South China Morning Post
17-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Sale of 11 Skies could relieve New World of more liabilities, UBS says
A potential sale of 11 Skies, a mall located near Hong Kong's international airport in Chek Lap Kok, could help New World Development (NWD) lighten its debt burden as the developer steps up efforts to divest noncore assets to overcome its worst financial crisis, according to UBS. 'Any successful disposal of 11 Skies could be a positive catalyst for NWD,' analysts at the Swiss bank said in a report on Thursday. The project 'is embedded with contingent liabilities' of HK$1.8 billion (US$229.3 million) in guaranteed annual rental payable to the Airport Authority from 2028, it added. The beleaguered developer has held early-stage talks with the Airport Authority to discuss its plans for the asset, Bloomberg reported, citing people it did not identify. 11 Skies offers 3.8 million sq ft of gross floor area for mixed-use purposes, to be ready in phases from mid-2026. The project sits between Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The HK$20 billion complex forms part of SkyCity, which will have more than 800 shops, 120 dining options, an indoor entertainment hub and three high-grade office towers. The Skycity project near Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Keith Chan NWD had HK$146.5 billion of bank loans, other loans and fixed rate bonds and notes payable on December 31, according to its accounts published in March. Its consolidated net debt stood at HK$124.6 billion, with net gearing rising to 57.5 per cent from 55 per cent a year earlier.
South China Morning Post
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Answers needed on driverless bus crash in Hong Kong
Who would have thought that more than 60 driverless vehicles, including buses, had been running around Hong Kong International Airport night and day since last year. This is revealed in details that emerged after two unmanned buses collided in a restricted area at Chek Lap Kok. No one was hurt because there were neither drivers nor passengers. But it was potentially serious because the buses shuttle staff around the airport, and unmanned vehicles are taking part in trials on our public roads. The public needs to acknowledge the risk of such incidents. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu set the right tone with a pledge to find the cause of the collision and a reassurance to residents that authorities will closely supervise companies testing driverless technologies. That is good to hear. Autonomous vehicles are a global trend. To remain competitive, Hong Kong has to keep up with developments without compromising safety. The ultimate goal must be to eliminate driver errors or faults. Lee noted driverless transport was a trend worldwide and autonomous vehicles had been used in the restricted area of the airport for nearly seven years. Hong Kong has been accelerating the development of autonomous driving, with the Transport Department last week extending trial runs to Tung Chung and allowing three private driverless vehicles to operate during each road test. This followed the implementation of a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles in March 2024. Since then, authorities have stepped up trials from one vehicle to 10 simultaneously, while raising the speed limit to 50km/h. The buses that crashed were developed by Uisee, a mainland autonomous driving company with its global headquarters in Hong Kong and not reported to have been linked to previous accidents. It has leveraged its airport experience to seek similar contracts overseas, including at Singapore Changi Airport. Uisee launched driverless transport at Hong Kong airport in 2019, first with baggage and cargo tractors, then patrol vehicles. Driverless shuttles for airport staff were introduced in 2023. A Transport and Logistics Bureau investigation must shed light on what happened because it involves serious safety issues in a new dimension of public transport.
South China Morning Post
04-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Buzziest new openings in Hong Kong, from Japanese-Korean fusion to craft beer
The Bridge Cathay Pacific's revamped lounge The Bridge, located at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Cathay Pacific Following an extensive renovation, the Cathay Pacific business lounge is welcoming customers back to Terminal 1 with its all new 'human-centric' design. Advertisement The lounge, which closed in 2021, now features elegant cherry wood, sleek black granite and travertine accents that create a less clinical, more residential ambience. Before hopping on their flight, travellers can unwind while enjoying wonton noodles at the Noodle Bar or savour regional Chinese small plates at The Nook. Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok Goose Island Taproom Chicago brewery Goose Island has launched its first taproom in Hong Kong. Photo: Goose Island Taproom Chicago brewery Goose Island has launched a new taproom in Hong Kong's Lyndhurst Terrace, featuring more than a dozen of its craft innovations. The tap line-up includes the Goose IPA, a six-time champion at the Great American Beer Festival, and Thirsty Goose, which won gold at the 2024 World Beer Awards in the Lager/Hoppy Pilsner category. With rotating tap line-ups each month, beer enthusiasts can expect a fresh experience with every visit. Shop 1, G/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central Yorucho Interior shot of Yorucho. Photo: Yorucho
