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Gov't to roll out expanded elderly aid scheme in 2025

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also launched a 24-hour hotline for carer support.

Home & Youth Affairs Bureau ok's youth hostel project in Kowloon City

Regal Hotels Group and Yan Oi Tong will collaborate on the project.

HK maintains strong position in rule of law index

Its score for Absence of Corruption also increased, ranking 10th worldwide.

Gov’t welcomes passage of rating bill

The new rating system is expected to generate approximately $820m in additional annual revenue.

Cathay Pacific surpasses 20 million passengers in September

Its cargo businesses reported positive volume growth.

Over 97% of Hong Kongers trust digital banks’ security measures

Digital bank account holders are willing to open more accounts with other digital banks.

Prudential Hong Kong fast-tracks billing services in 2 Chinese hospitals

Patients can apply for pre-approval of medical expenses.

Gov’t eyes establishment of third medical school

A land will be reserved in Northern Metropolis Ngau Tam Mei for the new campus.

HK to subsidise 7 Guangdong residential care homes

This increases the number of care homes under the scheme to 11.

Gov’t announces ‘smooth’ first phase of plastic regulation

Sale of disposable plastic tableware will be prohibited in the next phase.

Manulife marks 25 years on HKEX with $400b market cap growth

The insurer currently serves over 2.5 million customers across Hong Kong and Macau.

Wet goods stalls auction revenue drops 31.39%

The average bid price for the wet goods stalls was $20,316.