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Hong Kong poised to recover

But it will take time, the HSBC Global Research says.

Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't

This comes as the jobless rate in Hong Kong rises to a new high.

Hongkong Land recovers with China project completions: report

Unrecognised sales in China increased by 39% as of end-2020.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic dropped in February

Average number of passengers per day in March expected to hit below 600.

Cathay Pacific suffers $21.6b loss amidst pandemic

Recovery remains uncertain as the aviation sector sees return of global passenger traffic to normal level in 2024.

Cross-border travel unlikely in next six months: HKTB

The pandemic situation remains volatile despite the vaccination programme.

Ultra wealthy population in APAC to rise 33% in 2025

This is higher than the global average of 27% rise in ultra wealthy population.

What the Big 4 say on Hong Kong's 2021/22 budget

Here’s how EY, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG weighed in on the increased stamp duty and more.

Real estate sector flags worsening private housing supply

The government expects an annual average of 18,000 private residential units in the next five years, down from 19,600 last year.

Higher demand for M&As ahead as accountants focus on survival

But firms have to be careful in their expansion strategies.

More business closures, layoffs imminent after Lunar New Year: Chan

The finance secretary said the current situation is still severe.

Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace

Salary hikes will be few and far, but it’s not all doom and gloom as companies transition to the new normal.

Amidst a crisis, Mox Bank sees boundless opportunities

The neobank has outlined a bold plan to kickstart a new generation of virtual-savvy customers.

Auditing services hoist accounting firms as mergers tail off

Compliance work remains their strongest suit, but the way they do it drastically changed.