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New World scion launches investment venture
New World scion launches investment venture
The new venture sets its sights on emerging markets and on the digital space.
Hong Kong’s credit card transaction value decline in Q2
Hong Kong’s credit card transaction value decline in Q2
This is despite the volume of transactions rising during the quarter.
Gov’t announces new tobacco control measures
Gov’t announces new tobacco control measures
This ranges from increasing penalties and more stringent enforcement actions.
Hong Kong leaders see AI plan boosting jobs, investment, permits
Hong Kong leaders see AI plan boosting jobs, investment, permits
Western Digital said intensifying AI workloads are reshaping storage priorities as data volumes increase.
Hong Kong poised to become world's second-largest art hub
Hong Kong poised to become world's second-largest art hub
The city’s art auction market share grew by 6% over the last decade.
'The Watsons Family' IP launched to boost customer engagement
'The Watsons Family' IP launched to boost customer engagement
The initiative introduces 16 characters based on a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality type.
HK, Abu Dhabi sign MoU to enhance capital market connectivity
HK, Abu Dhabi sign MoU to enhance capital market connectivity
The two will explore joint initiatives in market promotion, amongst others.
Gov’t approves four building plans in July
Gov’t approves four building plans in July
The department also received 2,773 reports about unauthorised building works.
Monetary Authority decreases base rate to 4.5%
Monetary Authority decreases base rate to 4.5%
This follows a 25-basis point downward shift in the target range for the US federal funds rate.
Zijin Gold International seeks $2.49B Hong Kong IPO
Zijin Gold International seeks $2.49B Hong Kong IPO
The company said proceeds will be used for the upgrades of existing mines.
Experts see student housing boost from ‘Hostel in the City’
Experts see student housing boost from ‘Hostel in the City’
JLL said the policy is a step in the right direction, but warned it may not be attractive enough in the near term.
Firms welcome CIES enhancements, split on property market impact
Firms welcome CIES enhancements, split on property market impact
JLL argued that lowering the residential threshold would not significantly encourage non-local buyers.

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Healthcare QHMS opens flagship clinic in Hong Kong’s Central
Every element—from lighting to textures—was considered for its anxiety-reducing effect.
HR & Education Hong Kong firms step up talent fight as skill shortage bites
Companies are offering flexible work and  training to attract workers.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong registration plan may lure global insurers
Its redomiciliation scheme could attract as many as 300 firms in two years.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong float reforms may boost Mainland dual listings
The rules are not meant to manage share prices but to strengthen market integrity.
Healthcare Hong Kong programme for doctors may boost innovation
It could also stretch already limited resources in the short run.
Commercial Property Property sector gains as buyers seize discounted offices
Transaction value soared 65% year on year to $9.1b in the first half.
Insurance Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law
Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.

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