{
  "id": 11613948,
  "title": "Mable Chan urges quick upgrade on 11 Skies project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mable-chan-urges-quick-upgrade-on-11-skies-project-11613948",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872544-20261003.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Transport Secretary Mable Chan applauded the completion of the 11 Skies project and urged the Airport Authority to swiftly upgrade it into a premier tourism hub. Following the Airport Authority's contract termination with New World Development for the sublease of 11 Skies on April 1, Chan emphasized the need for a clear timeline and strategy to redevelop the site. She stressed that the projects must be transformed into high-end, experiential offerings tailored to transit passengers, aligning with the airport city's overall development plan. Chan advocated for the creation of a specialized subsidiary equipped with a dedicated team to respond to market demands, particularly for transit passengers. This would facilitate the conversion of existing office and retail spaces into luxurious tourism destinations featuring immersive activities, promoting a cohesive approach to bolster the airport city's broader objectives. Chan also highlighted the importance of synchronizing the redevelopment with Terminal 2's opening by year-end 2027 and Phase Two of AsiaWorld-Expo in 2028, ensuring compatibility with driverless vehicles. Additionally, she mentioned the government's preparations for the southbound yacht scheme, which commenced this month. The Marine Department has established a real-time yacht monitoring system and designated five anchorage zones, collaborating with the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration to enhance support for yachts traveling between Hong Kong and Guangdong.",
  "summary": "Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan has welcomed the 11 Skies project handover and expressed hope that the Airport Authority can transform the mega complex into a high-end tourism destination. Her comments came after the Airport Authority reached an agreement with New World Development to terminate the sublease of the 11 Skies development project on April 1 next year. Speaking on a…",
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        "title": "Mable Chan urges quick upgrade on 11 Skies project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mable-chan-urges-quick-upgrade-on-11-skies-project",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:18:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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