Hong Kong
Prepare to go cashless or pay the price
Prepare to go cashless or pay the price
One in three consumers will abandon a purchase if they cannot pay for it digitally.
Which commercial real estate segment was the hardest hit by the fifth wave?
The fifth wave has significantly slowed down the property market in Q122.
7 in 10 Hongkongers find upskilling choices difficult
Only 12% feel that they don't need to upskill to keep their jobs.
Property sales decline 4.3% in March
The Land Registry recorded 3,828 property sales and purchase agreements in March.
Retail sales drop 14.6% YoY in February 2022
The tightened measures against COVID-19 weakened consumption sentiment.
Benefits of mortgage relaxation to be felt H2 2022: JLL
The government announced it will raise property values eligible for 90% and 80% LTV-ratio loans.
Patek Philippe presents Rare Handcrafts 2022 collection
The exhibition is open to the public from April 6 to 23, 2022.
Businesses OK lifting of flight ban on 9 countries, says gov’t
Businesses also welcomed the government’s shortened hotel quarantine period.
Is the retail property market on its way to redemption?
In January, retail sales value jumped 4.1%YoY to $33.9b.
Hong Kong reduces flight ban sanction to 7 days
The flight ban was shortened from 14 to seven days.
HKPC develops service robots to address manpower shortage
The council developed intelligent robots for different settings and tasks.
Outbound real estate investment grows 60% to $52.42b
Hong Kong was second in Asian outbound real estate investment rebounds in 2021.
41% of employees mull internet upgrade in next 12 months
Teleworkers said they need more than a basic level of connectivity.
HK, China aviation 'fly into another year of loss': Jefferies
International travel recovery will be delayed up to 2023.
HK flight ban under review
Suspended flights to nine countries could be lifted from 1 April.
Gov't to end flight ban on 9 countries on 1 April
Hong Kong will also shorten the hotel quarantine period for arrivals.
Government to launch next phase of Employment Support Scheme
The next round will be focused on helping SMEs.
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