News
Cathay Pacific traffic rises 9% in July as demand stays strong
Cathay Pacific traffic rises 9% in July as demand stays strong
HK Express passengers rose 10.4% as its load factor reached 79.6%.
Hong Kong is Chinese firms’ top pick for overseas services base
Nearly all plan to expand ASEAN activities, and less than half target Europe, US, and Canada.
Towngas Smart Energy H1 profit hits $690m on margin gains
Natural gas consumption fell after a warmer winter as PV sales climbed 12% YoY.
Hong Kong gold trading system targets 2027 pilot
The platform will integrate trading, clearing, and settlement.
Jardine Matheson builds engineering platform for targeted M&A
The new platform will pursue organic expansion and synergies across its existing businesses.
Lands Department invites bids for San Tin plots
Arrangement covers 17.7 hectares for private housing and 8.8 hectares for modern industry.
Three-property office portfolio in Central, Sheung Wan up for grabs
The properties will be sold on an "as-is" basis.
Trackless ART system pitched for Kai Tak mass transit
CRRC’s trackless system operates on 10 Mainland Chinese routes and in Abu Dhabi.
MTR profit more than doubles to $15.9b in H1 on property gains
Recurrent business profit grew just 1.3%.
URA swings to $338m surplus after three years of losses
The authority adjusted strategies as the property market remains volatile.
Hong Kong draws 16,000 submissions on first Five‑Year Plan
More than 100 consultation sessions took place during the review period.
Chubb Life Hong Kong launches health plan that covers 146 conditions
Eligible plans provide protection for up to 128 illnesses.
Hong Kong workers doubt employer medical cover meets costs
Only 17% have bought additional top-up protection.
Hung Shui Kiu logistics hub opens five sites for interest
The 3.1- to 5-hectare parcels will form the initial phases of a 32-hectare development.
Panama Port loss cuts CK Hutchison throughput by 1%
Excluding Panama, throughput rose 3% YoY.
Sofa Bar Livehouse to open first Hong Kong venue by end-September
Chengdu-based operator will occupy the space at 60 Wyndham Street.
Prop trading not eligible for carried interest tax concessions: Gov’t
Proposed regime covers eligible carried interest but excludes proprietary trading.
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