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Hongkong Land sees challenges in HK office, resilient retail: report
Hongkong Land sees challenges in HK office, resilient retail: report
HK office reversion is expected to remain negative into 2024 whilst retail sees ongoing demand.
New malls to boost MTR Corp’s revenue in 2024
Transpo operations are also expected to make stronger earnings contributions this year.
AXA HK opens women-centred health facility
In partnership with Chiron Medical Group, the centre offers a wide range of services for women’s health.
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums dip in 2023
Its long-term business witnessed a contraction, whilst its general segment registered growth.
Gov’t extends patient subsidies for another year
Subsidised consultations are capped at $2,175.
Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
The government aims to accelerate the passing of the bill.
Gov’t extends Rex Auyeung's term as MRTC chair
He will be chair until 31 December 2025.
Hang Seng Bank joins HKMA's Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Project
The project will expand the use of tokenised money in Hong Kong.
Interest in GBA retirement high, yet insurance needs underscored
An AIA Hong Kong survey showed nearly 40% of the respondents want to retire in GBA cities.
UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts
Ip believes that finance and creativity go hand-in-hand in building a holistic pool of talents in UOB.
Relaxed property curbs to attract foreign homebuyers, says expert
The city’s wealthy population rose by 2.5% last year.
HKT joins Asian telcos for a first-of-its-kind cross-border rewards programme
The telco alliance will roll out the programme in 2H24.
Gov’t announces tax concession plans
The tax concessions will benefit over 2m taxpayers and 3m properties.
Hong Kong’s Mox Bank offers digital money transfer services in 10 currencies
Exchange fee is as low as 0.35%.
New eco-haven AIRSIDE boasts urban farm, smart bike parking system and more
The commercial property supplies its tenants with harvested produce from its urban farm.
Cargo output for 2023 decreased in most segments, C&SD
Vessel arrivals saw significant increases in 2023.
Mox Bank, CMB Wing Lung Bank warns of fake websites
Both banks have reported the incidences to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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