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Gov’t sets new rules on merchant shipping fees
Gov’t sets new rules on merchant shipping fees
Shipping companies may get a refund if they have registered more than one eligible ship.
CSD to fully implement new visitors service
The articles will be directly delivered to the correctional institutions by the supplier.
Manulife Hong Kong partners for cashless medical services
The cashless services cover day-case surgeries at all United Family Hospitals.
Government to launch Anti-rodent Charter
FEHD will provide free anti-rodent technical support.
New kiosks streamline HKID, passport applications
The kiosks are located at the Immigration Headquarters in Tseung Kwan O.
HK's exports set to grow by 4% in 2025
Electronics exports grew by 13.5% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024.
Cathay Group nears completion of two-year rebuilding project
Cathay Pacific and HK Express will reach 100% of pre-pandemic flights by 2025.
One in three Hong Kong users fall for scams despite detection confidence
63% of users reported they reused passwords across multiple sites.
Grade A office rents may drop 5-10% in 2025 amid weak demand
Retail rents for both High Street shops and Prime shopping centers may decline by 0-5% in 2025.
China Resources and Transportation Group posts $2.05b net profit in FY2024
This was primarily driven by a $2.43b gain on debt restructuring.
Hong Kong attracts 66 strategic enterprises
About 60% of these enterprises have set up new operations in the region.
Health Bureau considers merging Hong Kong Island Hospital Services
Under one cluster, hospitals treating acute and complex illnesses would be retained.
Everbright Water to buy electricity from Everbright Greentech Services
Everbright Greentech must supply electricity 181 million kilo-watts per year.
Home prices may rise up to 5% amid strong first-hand sales demand
Transactions may reach 55,000-58,000 units, driven by first-hand sales contributing 35-40%, the highest level since 2004.
TADA launches beta ride services in Hong Kong
Booking fees are HK$8 for rides under HK$100 and HK$9 for higher fares.
Hong Kong direct investment stocks rise in 2023
Inward and outward DI rose by 6.2% and 3.8%, respectively.
Royal Caribbean to double HK homeport sailings in 2025
It is expected to bring 20,000 international visitors to Hong Kong.
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