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Private flat supply estimate drops by 2,000 units
Private flat supply estimate drops by 2,000 units
Only 105,000 units are expected in the next three to four years.
Suspected hacking reported at Kwai Tsing District Health Centre
Compromised data may include names and membership numbers.
Gov't opens application for three rehousing estate projects
It is open to eligible households affected by government development projects.
Zurich, HTHK launch SIM plans with travel insurance for GBA trips
The promo is available to SoSIM users.
Hang Seng Bank declares $1.30 first interim dividend for 2025
The payout is set for 5 June to shareholders on record as of 16 May.
Manulife Investments unveils Manulife Stable Fund in Hong Kong
It now invests primarily in USD-denominated and settled short-term deposits.
HKMA forms expert panel for Project CargoX
The panel will guide initiatives to streamline and enhance trade finance processes.
Hong Kong posts $45.4b trade deficit amidst strong import growth in March
Import value increased by 16.6% in the month.
CMHK to terminate 3G services on 30 June
3G users accounted for only 0.25% of its mobile subscription base.
HKMA, Cyberport launches second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox
This comes amidst positive feedback from the inaugural launch.
Gov’t signs tax pact with Bahrain
The new tax rules will apply on 1 April 2026
Hong Kong private home prices continue to fall in early 2025: report
Private domestic price index for all classes fell to 284.7 in February 2025, down from 337.4 in 2023.
Gov’t proposes ban on konjac in jelly mini-cups
The treats were potential choking hazards for children and the elderly.
HK, Zhejiang strengthen ties with new cooperation mechanism
The new mechanism covers 13 collaboration areas, with four agreements on I&T, housing, trade, and youth.
Gov’t proposes new tobacco control bill
10 short-term measures were introduced, with eight requiring amendments to existing laws.
Gov’t approves eight hydrogen fuel trial projects
These will help power electric vehicles.
Housing Bureau opens two tenders for light public housing
The deadline for submissions is 13 June at noon.
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