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1 week ago | scmp.com | Cannix Yau

Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed it has no plans to introduce single-pilot operations in the cockpit but admitted it had engaged with aircraft manufacturers regarding enhanced automation, which could lead to reduced crew operations in the future. The airline made its position clear to the Post after the Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA), the airline’s pilot union, urged the city’s regulators, airlines and the public to reject single-pilot operations.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Cannix Yau

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1 week ago | scmp.com | Cannix Yau

Hong Kong’s tax chief has dismissed concerns that at least 20 reporters and their family members are being selectively audited, saying assessment procedures are applied uniformly and do not target specific industries or individuals based on their background. Earlier this week, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) raised concerns about the number of reporters and their family members being subject to what they called unreasonable tax reviews for allegedly under-reporting their income.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Cannix Yau

Hong Kong is in talks with pharmaceutical firms to allow tourists to explore their manufacturing facilities as part of its “industrial brand” tourism drive to attract visitors with in-depth travel experiences. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing revealed the plan on Saturday as authorities sought to attract more visitors through a series of “hotspot projects” to offer travel experiences that go beyond the usual shopping and sightseeing.

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Cannix Yau

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways may find itself in a weaker position in the race for global talent, an analyst has said, after two of the airline’s major rivals dished out heftier bonuses for at least two straight years. Singapore Airlines (SIA) offered employees a profit-sharing bonus equivalent to 7.45 months’ pay after reporting a record net profit of S$2.78 billion (US$2.15 billion) for 2024-25, surpassing analysts’ expectations.