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Firms grapple with workforce demands and talent gaps: report
Firms grapple with workforce demands and talent gaps: report
C-suites and HR professionals struggle with hiring the right talent.
Bill expanding Therapy access to be Gazetted on 21 March
Its first reading at the Legislative Council is on 26 March.
Gov’t to refine eHealth system with new bill
It will provide a legal framework for a comprehensive personal electronic health record.
Gov't won't repurpose King’s Park Site after QEH relocation in 2026
The government will review the site’s future healthcare use in the second Hospital Development Plan.
Prudential net profit rises 41.1% to $2.4b in FY 2024
EPS stood at $0.897.
Manulife partners with Prosper Health for cancer medication access
Eligible customers will have access to Manulife’s Personalised Medical Case Managers.
Hong Kong to publish ship recycling bill
The proposed measure will be introduced into the LegCo on 26 March.
Towngas income up 2% in 2024
Thanks to its city-gas and renewable energy units.
Unemployment rate rises to 3.2%
Labour force and total employment declined.
No budget cut for healthcare: Chief Executive
Reviewing charges for public health services will not involve cutting back on expenditure.
CE Lee mourns passing of Henderson Land founder Lee Shau-kee
Lee Shau-kee died at age 97 on 17 March.
65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage
Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.
New immigration scheme seeks to boost HK economy
Policy bureaus and departments will invite ASEAN nationals who can boost Hong Kong's economy.
Gov’t approves $51m funding for six conservation projects
Currently, 56 projects involving a subsidy of over $325m have been approved.
Gov’t to enhance buildings energy efficiency management
It aims to regulate the energy efficiency standards of building services installations.
CLP Power to set up fee-paying EV charging services
Details will be announced through notices at relevant parking lots.
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