Hong Kong
Adrian Cheng resigns from New World Development board
He is leaving to focus on public service and personal commitments.
Prudential adds pet protection to travel insurance suite
The enhanced plan offers up to $1,300 (HK$10,000) for overseas pet medical costs.
Official taxi fleet licences to be issued
Five taxi fleet drivers can access 80 sites after receiving licences in July.
Traffic casualty benefits updated
Injury and Interim Maintenance Grants have been merged.
Ignoring seniors could cost retailers big
The new generation of older adults in Hong Kong consume more.
HA enhances medication dispensing
A maximum of eight weeks’ supply for selected drugs.Selected medications prescribed for "as needed" use will be dispensed with a maximum of eight weeks’ supply, said the Hospital Authority (HA) on 27 June.
HK Airlines to launch flights to Xi’an, China
The new route will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
Gov’t appoints 34 new members to CE’s council of advisers
Their term runs until 30 June 2027.
AEON Credit Service’s profit up 31.3% to US$13.9m in Q1
Earnings per share is 26.11 HK cents.
YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis
It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.
Work injury compensation calculator launched
Users get free suggestions on various types of compensation in simple steps.
Hong Kong Airlines updates frequent flyer programme
Members will earn points based on the cost of their ticket rather than the distance flown.
Fitch sees Hong Kong office vacancy rising to 19% by 2025
The vacancy rate for grade-A offices in the city is projected to climb from 17% in 2024.
SML Group reports ESG progress towards net-zero emission by 2050
With over 92% waste no longer landfilled and 57.7% pioneer products features sustainable.
Morgan Stanley added to financial services providers list
105 financial institutions listed keep improving global OTC derivatives markets.
Air Hong Kong shifts to all-A330 freighter fleet
The airline now operates an all-A330F fleet comprising 14 aircraft in total.
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