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Hong Kong launches aquaculture trial project at Tung Lung Chau
Hong Kong launches aquaculture trial project at Tung Lung Chau
This aims to elevate the functions of fisheries organisations.
Luxury and retail top list of preferred sectors for workers in 2024
Six in 10 workers want to work in the industry.
Hong Kong to offer 7,132 new HOS flats under 2024 scheme
Prices range from $1.43m to $4.67m.
Support centre launched for minority owners in compulsory sale disputes
Over 60 lawyers and 30 surveyors offer free advisory through seminars.
MTR rolls out contactless payment for Mastercard holders
Each station in the MTR heavy rail network, except Airport Express stations, has at least two entry/exit gates with contactless payments.
T-Plus podium and car park enter market at $200m
The asset has a total gross area of 39,228 sq. ft.
HSBC’s net profit down 2% to $17.7b in H1; dividend is $0.10
Gains from the sale of its Canada and France businesses were offset by impairments.
Gov’t suspends Causeway Bay restaurant Food Business Regulation breach
This will be until 7 September.
Renewable energy segment boosts Towngas Smart Energy’s H1 earnings
Its core operating profit also leaped over 50%.
Stella’s net profit soars 65.7% in H1 2024
The interim dividend stands at HK65 cents (US$5) per ordinary share.
Comba Telecom dwindles in H1 2024 with $157m loss
Revenue also decreased by 27.4% to $2.3b.
OOIL profit falls 26% in H1 2024
EPS stood at $9.82.
Alibaba Group upgrades to primary listing on HKEX
The group will become dual primary listed on the HKEX and NYSE.
AIA’s net profit surges 47.2% YoY in H1 2024
EPS stood at $0.30.
Health benefits more valued than flex time in Hong Kong
69% of HR leaders say health benefits are crucial for employee loyalty.
HK’s Hospital Authority recruits nurses from Kuala Lumpur
Non-local nurses can work in HK without taking a licensure exam.
URA $12b bonds oversubscribed two times
The proceeds will fund its capital on urban renewal projects.
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