Middle East conflict sends Cathay Pacific fares from global cities to Hong Kong soaring
Hong Kong moves to repatriate hundreds stranded in Middle East as flights remain scarce
LIV Golf Hong Kong draws 50,000 spectators, signalling return of high-spending international visitors
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Security firm issues ‘High-Risk’ advisory for Middle East travel on 7 March; Hong Kong corporates urged to update mobility protocols
A 7 March 2026 MS Risk bulletin raises the Middle East travel threat level to “High” after renewed drone strikes near major hubs. The advisory outlines airport restrictions and urges corporates – including Hong Kong multinationals – to postpone non-essential trips, update risk assessments and confirm evacuation procedures for staff already in the region.
Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget doubles down on talent attraction and cross-border expansion
A detailed post-budget analysis highlights how Hong Kong’s 2026-27 financial plan expands visa schemes, introduces new talent-recruitment bodies and layers on tax incentives to make cross-border staff deployment easier. The package signals long-term policy stability for employers moving people or capital through the SAR.
Immigration Department arrests 10 in territory-wide illegal-worker sweep
Hong Kong officers arrested nine alleged illegal workers and one employer after multi-agency raids, reinforcing tough new penalties for hiring staff without valid visas. Companies deploying expatriates or contingent labour in Hong Kong are urged to tighten right-to-work checks.
Freelancing in Hong Kong 2026: new tax breaks, MPF rules and visa pathways explained
A comprehensive 6 March guide outlines how budget incentives, updated MPF obligations and multiple visa schemes make Hong Kong a tax-efficient, regulation-light base for freelancers—information useful to firms engaging contractors instead of relocating staff.
Etihad restores Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong link as limited schedule resumes
Etihad will run a pared-back roster of flights—including Abu Dhabi–Hong Kong—between 6 and 19 March, giving businesses a partial restoration of Gulf connectivity but with caveats around sudden cancellation and rebooking rules.