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Cathay and Zurich collaborate for insurance and rewards programme
Cathay and Zurich collaborate for insurance and rewards programme
This will allow Cathay members to access insurance whilst earning air miles.
Consortium proposing ESR privatisation names senior adviser
Brett Robson will lead the implementation of strategic priorities and value-creation initiatives.
HKIA sets 6% illustration rate cap on HKD policies
Caps apply only to internal rate of return used in benefit illustrations at the point of sale.
Green offices lose pricing edge as supply expands
Hong Kong is seeing its green rental premium gradually shrink as the supply of certified space catches up with demand.
Hong Kong sees record private housing completions in 2024
The surge in completions was driven by concentrated supply in Kowloon City, Yuen Long, and Tuen Mun.
Gov’t announces board changes to HKTDC
The government reappointed Ronna Chao Wei-ting as a member.
CK Hutchison mulls spin-off of telecom business
There is no guarantee that any transaction will take place.
CK Hutchison will not ink deal selling port operations near Panama Canal
Authorities will conduct an antitrust review of the port deal.
Gov’t introduces new housing bill
The bill will be taken up by the Legislative Council for first and second readings on 2 April.
Gov’t names new SFC appointees
The new appointees will serve a term of two years.
Millennials most likely to 'quiet quit' due to dissatisfaction
Two in five Millennials (40%) believe employers are responsible for offering promotions.
Average wage rate increases by 3.5% in Q4 2024
Manufacturing saw the highest increase.
HA completes construction of support services centre
It aims to enhance patient support services in public hospitals.
Hong Kong ranks fourth amongst Eid travel searches of Southeast Asians
Hong Kong’s climb into the top five reflects growing interest amongst Muslim travellers.
Comba Telecom suffers $564m net loss in FY2024
The decrease was attributed to the decline in revenue and gross profit.
Southa's new whitepaper seeks to reduce Hong Kong buildings’ carbon footprint
Buildings are responsible for 60% of the city’s carbon emissions.
Lands Department launches 3D map of Hong Kong Island
The map covers around 122,000 buildings and about 3,300 infrastructure facilities.
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