Hong Kong

HSBC’s net profit down 2% to $17.7b in H1; dividend is $0.10

Gains from the sale of its Canada and France businesses were offset by impairments.

Stella’s net profit soars 65.7% in H1 2024

The interim dividend stands at HK65 cents (US$5) per ordinary share.

Comba Telecom dwindles in H1 2024 with $157m loss

Revenue also decreased by 27.4% to $2.3b.

Alibaba Group upgrades to primary listing on HKEX

The group will become dual primary listed on the HKEX and NYSE.

Contracting jobs in high demand in Hong Kong

Interim hires, who don’t need fringe benefits, are favoured amidst corporate belt-tightening.

Health benefits more valued than flex time in Hong Kong

69% of HR leaders say health benefits are crucial for employee loyalty.

HK’s Hospital Authority recruits nurses from Kuala Lumpur

Non-local nurses can work in HK without taking a licensure exam.

URA $12b bonds oversubscribed two times

The proceeds will fund its capital on urban renewal projects.

HK Express launches new route to Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

The new flight route will commence on 6 December. 

Henderson Land profit falls 47% YoY to $3.17b in H1 2024

The company attributed the decline to fair value loss incurred during the period.

TVB narrows net loss by 65% in H1 2024

The company reduced its net loss by $264m.