Hong Kong
Philippines' Kho family sets up office in Hong Kong
Philippines' Kho family sets up office in Hong Kong
This initiative aims to attract increased international capital inflows.
HKTDC revolutionises customer experience with Chatbot
The AI-powered service delivers intelligent support around the clock.
Inchcape Hong Kong Limited nabs wins at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024
Its “AI Quick Quote” Vehicle Body Repair Quotation Services addresses complex processes resulting in extended quotation turnaround times.
Hang Seng Index poised for recovery in 2025
It is seen to rebound to 23,200 points.
7 in 10 job seekers in HK, SEA open to remote work for foreign employers
Amongst talent, 55% cite the inability to relocate with family members as the top barrier to moving abroad for work.
Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage
The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
Uncertainty looms over HK's economy amidst geopolitical tensions, anticipated Trump policies
Lower domestic interest will be positive for private consumption and investments.
Gov’t penalises company and director $60,000 for labor law violation
This was on top of the $34,000 to be paid to the employee concerned.
Hang Seng Bank nabs HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for paperless branch transformation
Its solution has streamlined customer journeys, reduced frontline servicing time, and improved overall application lead time.
Business receipts value up YoY in Q3 2024
A double-digit increase was recorded in transportation, financing, and insurance.
HK Express, AXA offer parametric delay benefit
If a flight is delayed by 90 minutes or more, passengers can claim a worldwide lounge pass.
HKMA adds new spatial dataset via Open API
It includes details on five types of self-service banking machines of 20 retail banks.
Residential prices inch up by 0.6% MoM in November
Overall residential market sentiment improved in Q4.
Hong Kong needs more underwriters in marine insurance
The city may have to ease immigration rules to attract talent.
New bill adjusts exemption criteria for private columbaria licence
It will allow ‘pre-cut-off columbaria’ to continue operation and avert ash disposal.
Console Connect nabs HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for IoT solution
The solution routes traffic via automated, secure private network to any cloud, data centre or on-premise destination of choice.
HKRITA creates new lab for sustainable development of textiles
The 20,000-sq. ft. R&D space aims to showcase innovative solutions.
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