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Border reopening hinges on vaccine confidence

Border reopening hinges on vaccine confidence

More than 5% of the Hong Kong population have been vaccinated since February.

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Small business confidence crashes to record low: survey

Only 21% of respondents expect their business to grow this year.

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High unemployment may persist if local infections resurge

The OCBC Treasure Research sees jobless rate to stand between 7%-8% in the first half of the year.

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Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study

This comes as Hong Kong faces ‘new normal’ and uncertainty in 2021.

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Hong Kong poised to recover

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

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Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't

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

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Hongkong Land recovers with China project completions: report

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

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Cathay Pacific passenger traffic dropped in February

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

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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.

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Number of women in senior leadership roles increasing: report

But Asia Pacific trails behind other regions.

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Cross-border travel unlikely in next six months: HKTB

The pandemic situation remains volatile despite the vaccination programme.

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Ultra wealthy population in APAC to rise 33% in 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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

But firms have to be careful in their expansion strategies.

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Cloud tech plays key role in future of HK businesses: report

It has been implemented in 65.3% of local firms.

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

The finance secretary said the current situation is still severe.

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