Hong Kong
Hong Kong stays alert amidst Mid-East syndrome scare
Global deaths stood at 45.
Hong Kong to intensify anti-mosquito measures
More cases expected by August.
Tuen Mun Road Bus-Bus Interchange to open on 27 July
9 short-haul routes will stop at interchange.
Hong Kong hits banks for providing loans to mortgage firms
Says this will undermine property curbs.
Chinese internet giant Alibaba lists in Hong Kong
It might get listed in October.
Welfare recipients to get one-off extra payment
It'll be available on 26 July.
Fish stall closes amidst cholera bacteria scare
Cleaning and disinfection measures are on-going.
Warning out against unauthorised insurer
Beware of Yuen Yeung International Insurance.
Hong Kong to shell out $1b in subsidy programmes
560,000 people set to benefit.
Revenue amendment to boost use of “sukuk” bonds
Change went into effect on July 19.
Shenzhen outstrips Hong Kong in shipping container volumes
Shenzhen volume grows 2.5% in H1.
Home upkeep cheaper in Hong Kong
This despite HK having world’s most expensive property prices.
Macau gaming's gross gaming revenue jumped 15%
Thanks to its robust mass market segment.
All’s not well with Hong Kong’s women
They’re the most pessimistic in three countries.
Dearth of CFO talent stalks Hong Kong
This despite rising demand for accounting and finance professionals.
Inflation hits four-month high in June
Due to sharp rise in fresh vegetable prices, among others.
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