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Hong Kong Immigration Department Busts 102-Person Illegal Worker Ring

Hong Kong Immigration Department Busts 102-Person Illegal Worker Ring

Hong Kong has arrested 102 people and seized dozens of forged ID cards in its largest crackdown on an illegal-work syndicate. The network recruited mainland residents online, supplied fake IDs and dormitories, and skimmed wages—earning more than HK $20 million. The case signals tougher enforcement as labour shortages tempt some employers to cut corners.

Feb 6, 2026
Cathay Pacific Lifts Profit-Sharing Payout to Over 6 Weeks’ Salary as Traffic Surges

Cathay Pacific Lifts Profit-Sharing Payout to Over 6 Weeks’ Salary as Traffic Surges

Cathay Pacific will pay staff more than 6.2 weeks of salary in profit-sharing for 2025, citing strong earnings and record customer satisfaction. The payout, combined with earlier bonuses, boosts total rewards above 10 weeks’ pay and underscores the airline’s confident outlook as it rebuilds Hong Kong’s global air network.

Feb 6, 2026

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