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2024 Policy Address: Hong Kong to eradicate subdivided flats under 8 square meters
2024 Policy Address: Hong Kong to eradicate subdivided flats under 8 square meters
Owners must convert substandard SDUs to basic housing units.
Foreign trade outlook dims amidst economic and geopolitical concerns: report
Hang Seng Bank forecasts a 2.8% market expansion for 2024.
Gov’t registers 24 land transactions in Q3
The transactions realised a total land premium of $1.89b.
LandsD launches 3D map of Kowloon West, New Territories Northwest
It plans to release more maps for other districts.
HK, Sichuan discuss district governance opportunities
They also talked about youth development.
HKTB GCC 2024 Travel Mission records 124% increase in visitors
The mission engaged travel partners from UAE and KSA.
New CTF Life plan enhances inheritance, wealth control
It offers the option to adjust their policy components for improved projected returns.
HK leads in business confidence index in GBA
However, the current performance index for business activity dropped to 50.6 from 54.1.
EMSD rolls out Green Welfare NGOs scheme applications
First batch applications will open on 14 October, whilst second batch opens on 30 November.
Hang Seng indexes to include Alibaba-W
This move further enhances mainland Chinese investors' access to its shares.
Home & Youth Affairs Bureau launches family education scheme
Deadline for submissions is on 22 November.
JY Group acquires 50% stake in Northern Sydney Mall for $707.79 m
It has benefitted from a $444.02m capital investment completed in 2016.
Hong Kong’s foreign assets decreased to $3.49t
Foreign liabilities stood at $26.6b.
Kelvin Wong steps up as new SFC Chairman
Wong will be chairman for three years.
CUHKMC, FWD, and Pfizer partner for migraine awareness in HK
12.5% of Hong Kong's population suffers from migraines.
Contractor banned from public works tenders after fatal incident in Ho Man Tin
The contractor will also undergo an independent safety audit.
Hong Kong to rename ‘virtual banks’ to ‘digital banks’
The bank will set-out new guidelines shortly.
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