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Hong Kong braces for 4.58 million passengers on Ching Ming
Hong Kong braces for 4.58 million passengers on Ching Ming
Outbound and inbound passengers using land are expected to be high on April 4 and 6.
Employers lose talent on uncompetitive pay offers: report
Employers lose talent on uncompetitive pay offers: report
Nearly half (47%) of professionals say they plan to look for new opportunities in the next six months.
Hong Kong tech hub risks delay amidst labour, tenant concerns
Hong Kong tech hub risks delay amidst labour, tenant concerns
The development will take at least 10 to 15 years to fully materialise and current market conditions could slow momentum.
Retail sales down 13% in February
Retail sales down 13% in February
Data for the first two months also fell.
Cathay and HKBAC expand JetLink transit service
Cathay and HKBAC expand JetLink transit service
This move leverages the growing “wing-to-wing” transfer service.
Consortium proposing ESR privatisation names senior adviser
Consortium proposing ESR privatisation names senior adviser
Brett Robson will lead the implementation of strategic priorities and value-creation initiatives.
HKIA sets 6% illustration rate cap on HKD policies
HKIA sets 6% illustration rate cap on HKD policies
Caps apply only to internal rate of return used in benefit illustrations at the point of sale.
Green offices lose pricing edge as supply expands
Green offices lose pricing edge as supply expands
Hong Kong is seeing its green rental premium gradually shrink as the supply of certified space catches up with demand.
Hong Kong sees record private housing completions in 2024
Hong Kong sees record private housing completions in 2024
The surge in completions was driven by concentrated supply in Kowloon City, Yuen Long, and Tuen Mun.

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Retail More non-toy retailers use blind boxes to boost sales
Travel, food and beverage, and fashion can also benefit from a little bit of excitement.
Commercial Retail Luxury brands flock to Lifestyle’s first mall tower in Kai Tak
The mall has achieved over 95% occupancy since its launch in November 2024.
HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu on why the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks, trade war shifts
She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.
Markets & Investing Gov’t R&D push may drive startup growth in Hong Kong
Universities are at the forefront of the thrust to create new businesses.
Commercial Property Repurposed college homes may address Hong Kong office slump
Grade B and C offices are likely to benefit from the conversions.
Hotels & Tourism The Park Lane Hong Kong debuts in Autograph Collection
Its merger with the world’s biggest hotel operator has led to greater guest traffic.

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