13 h. ago South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank

According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.

Events

31 h. ago Hong Kong’s Swire Pacific profit slides on property slump, Cathay stabilises

Earnings at Cathay Pacific stabilised while the group switched its focus in the beverage business to Thailand and Laos from the US market.

Politics

54 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay not following Singapore Airlines’ ban on using power banks

Fire on board an Air Busan plane earlier this year has sparked reassessment of rules for carry-on luggage among carriers.

Politics

54 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep allowing power banks, as Singapore Airlines tightens rules

Fire on board an Air Busan plane earlier this year has sparked reassessment of rules for carry-on luggage among carriers.

Politics

61 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific posts 1% rise in net profit to HK$9.88 billion

Company will propose its second interim dividend payment at 49 HK cents a share, taking full year payout to 69 HK cents in 2024.

Economics

61 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific posts 1% rise in net profit to HK$9.9 billion

Company will propose second interim dividend payment of 49 HK cents a share, taking full-year payout to 69 cents.

Economics

7 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Urumqi on April 28

Flights to Xinjiang’s capital will expand carrier’s mainland Chinese destinations to 20.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Urumqi from April 28

Flights to Xinjiang’s capital will expand carrier’s mainland Chinese destinations to 20.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Group to recruit up to 4,000 employees amid expansion drive

‘The group is seeking to expand its network to reach the goal of hitting 100 destinations this year,’ carrier’s director says.

Politics