Cathay Group Posts HK$10.8 B Profit and Plans 10 % Capacity Boost, New Seattle Route
Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme to Stage Large Job Fair in Mong Kok on 13 March
Cathay Pacific extends suspension of Hong Kong–Dubai and Hong Kong–Riyadh flights to 31 March
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Hong Kong Airlines to hike fuel surcharges by up to 35 % as oil prices soar
Starting 12 March, Hong Kong Airlines will add up to 35 % to its fuel surcharge, citing surging oil prices linked to Middle-East turmoil. The move will sharply raise ticket costs on South-Asia and long-haul routes and is likely to trigger similar increases by rival carriers, pressuring corporate travel budgets.
Immigration raid nets 11 foreign domestic helpers in illegal-work crackdown
A three-day Immigration Department sweep ended on 10 March with 20 arrests, including 11 Indonesian and Filipino domestic helpers accused of illegal outside work. The operation underscores Hong Kong’s strict limits on helper employment and warns companies against hiring casual staff without proper visas.
Mandatory e-payment in Hong Kong taxis from April set to smooth rides for visitors
About 90 % of Hong Kong taxi drivers have installed electronic payment systems ahead of a 1 April deadline that makes e-payment mandatory. The change promises cashless convenience for residents and business travellers, fewer fare disputes, and easier expense reporting for companies.
Chinese embassy warns of scammers posing as Hong Kong ICAC staff, targeting expatriates in UK
The Chinese embassy in the UK has cautioned Chinese nationals, including Hong Kong residents, about phone scammers masquerading as ICAC officers. The warning prompts companies to reinforce fraud-prevention guidance for employees and students abroad.