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3 key trends shaping payment systems
3 key trends shaping payment systems
Customers now demand seamless and rapid checkout experiences.
Hong Kong’s job market shows signs of recovery
Candidates with generative AI experience are highly preferred.
Sun Life aims to expand retirement plans amidst under-preparedness
17% have no retirement plan at all.
Generali, YAS launch tech-driven insurance for travellers
The product adjusts coverage up to 20 times based on travellers' spending.
Why smart retail solutions are crucial for HK retailers in 2025
IP-related products have seen a 448.94% YoY increase in 2024.
Hong Kong SMEs pivot back to offline insurance channels
SMEs have scaled back cyber protection measures, with fewer investing in security solutions.
Phase 2 applications for light public housing to open on 24 February
It will include four new LPH projects, providing approximately 5,060 units.
‘Top talent’ lured by Hong Kong can’t find jobs
Critics say the job program is too broad and not diverse enough.
Large-scale stress test at Kai Tak Sports Park conducted smoothly
Over 50,000 civil servants and members of the public participated.
HK allows shipping fee refund under Block Registration Incentive Scheme
This policy will fuel the economy’s maritime sector.
Mei KTV opens first HK flagship store in Lan Kwai Fong
It is also planning a Hong Kong listing.
HK to conduct full-year population census in 2026
Only around 10% of the population will fill out a long-form questionnaire.
Young Hong Kong travelers lack protection awareness when traveling
One-third of them say travel insurance is unnecessary.
BEA introduces new loans for SMEs' growth and green goals
The loans range from HK$1m to HK$2m.
HK Tramways eyes higher rates
This is to sustain operational viability.
Swire Properties expects $800m loss for 2024
This is driven by larger fair value loss on investment properties and lower one-off gains.
HKIC, New Frontier Group partner to drive GBA medical innovation
One of the key focuses is fostering AI-driven healthcare technologies.
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