韩国首都首尔市政府已于10月宣布，将逐步实现让外国旅客刷信用卡在该市乘坐公共交通，预计整个升 级调试过程将持续至2030年。 （文章来源：新华社） 新华财经北京12月15日电 外国旅客在韩国出行，往往面临没有公交卡的不便，需要购卡或者购票才能 乘坐公交和地铁。韩国政府正在研究对策，考虑今后让外国旅客刷信用卡即可乘坐公共交通。 《韩国先驱报》14日报道，韩国国土交通部已经委托有关团队研究开放式公共交通支付系统，让外国游 客刷境外发行的信用卡即可乘坐公共交通，并可能与韩国民众一样享受换乘优惠。该研究项目定于本月 启动，明年年底收尾。由于涉及相关基础设施建设，因此相关对策预计最快也要到2027年才有望施行。 ...

Core Viewpoint - OCBC maintains a "buy" rating for ComfortDelGro Corp. but slightly lowers its fair value estimate from SGD 1.75 to SGD 1.74 due to the company's performance in the first nine months of 2025 [1][3] Financial Performance - ComfortDelGro's net profit for 9M25 increased by 15.4% year-on-year to SGD 176.4 million, while revenue grew by 13.9% to SGD 3.8 billion [1] - The reported performance includes a one-time net gain from the sale of an Australian bus company, which, when excluded, shows core net profit slightly below OCBC's expectations [1] - The main drag on performance was the profit margin pressure in the "Taxi and Private Hire" segment [1] Business Segment Analysis - In the "Taxi and Private Hire" segment, revenue surged by 53.4% due to the acquisition of the UK taxi company Addison Lee, but core operating profit margin fell significantly from 19.2% to 13.4% [1] - The decline in margin is attributed to Addison Lee's lower profitability [1] - The "Public Transport" segment showed stable performance with a revenue increase of 4.5% to SGD 2.4 billion and a core operating profit growth of 20.5%, driven by new contracts and fare increases [2] Future Outlook - ComfortDelGro's failure to secure the Tampines Bus Contract, which was awarded to Go-Ahead Group, is expected to negatively impact the company's performance in the second half of 2026 [2] - However, the fare increase effective from December 27, 2025, in Singapore's public transport system is anticipated to partially offset this loss [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Provincial Transportation Department is implementing multiple measures to enhance the quality of "on-road" tourism services, focusing on improving ferry services, upgrading the "Two Rings" highway facilities, and strengthening public transportation capacity during peak tourist seasons [2] Group 1: Enhancing Ferry Services - The department is addressing bottlenecks in the Qiongzhou Strait ferry services by implementing a reservation system, expanding hardware capacity, optimizing organization, and providing warm services [2] - Key improvements include the renovation of the 16th berth at Xiuying Port, with the 11th berth expected to be operational before the 2026 Spring Festival, and the addition of new passenger and cargo routes [5] Group 2: Upgrading "Two Rings" Highway Facilities - The Ring Island Tourism Highway has completed 50 viewing platforms, 45 parking areas, 15 charging stations, and 33 public toilets, with plans for further enhancements on the Ring Tropical Rainforest National Park Tourism Highway [3][6] - The ongoing upgrades aim to improve the visitor reception capacity along these tourist routes [3] Group 3: Strengthening Public Transportation Capacity - The department is increasing rental car availability in tourist hotspots like Sanya, Qionghai, and Wanning, and has introduced major rental platforms at airports and high-speed rail stations [4][8] - Customized bus routes are being launched to connect key attractions and hotels, with dynamic adjustments to service frequency based on tourist demand [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported an increase in fare revenue and significant growth in basic earnings for the six months ending June 30, 2025, primarily due to a fare increase implemented in January 2025 [1] Financial Performance - Fare revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2025, was HKD 3.5779 billion, an increase of HKD 138 million or 4.0% compared to HKD 3.4399 billion in the same period of 2024 [1] - Basic earnings attributable to shareholders, excluding fair value changes of investment properties, were HKD 285.1 million, up from HKD 120.3 million in the previous year [1] - Reported profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 190 million, with earnings per share of HKD 0.37, compared to HKD 120.3 million and HKD 0.24 in the same period last year [1] Dividend Announcement - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.30 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to no dividend for the same period in 2024 [1]

Core Points - The city of Dehui in Jilin Province has announced a "free senior card staggered travel" policy to address overcrowding on public transportation during peak hours starting September 1 [1][5] - The policy aims to ensure that school and commuting needs are met by limiting free travel times for seniors [1][5] Summary by Sections Announcement Details - The staggered travel policy will restrict free travel for seniors to three time slots: 5:50 AM to 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM [2] Official Confirmation - A representative from Dehui's Ruixiang Public Transport Co. confirmed that the notification is official and aims to alleviate congestion caused by seniors traveling during peak hours [5] - The free senior card is available to residents aged 65 and above, and non-local seniors must present relevant documents to obtain the card [5]

Group 1 - The municipal government emphasizes the importance of integrating Xi Jinping's important speeches with local development strategies to ensure the realization of the grand vision for Zhengzhou [1][2] - The market supervision bureau aims to enhance service quality and create a fair competitive environment for enterprises, focusing on standardization and intellectual property protection [2][3] - The statistical bureau highlights the need for accurate data collection and analysis to support high-quality economic development [3] Group 2 - The cultural tourism and sports group plans to promote the integration of traditional arts with modern trends, enhancing the city's cultural brand [4] - The food industry, represented by companies like Shinian Food, is committed to food safety and innovation in product offerings to meet consumer demands [5] - The public transportation sector aims to improve service quality and efficiency, contributing to the overall development of Zhengzhou as a national central city [6]