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Excellence Singapore steps into HK, China market with new services
Excellence Singapore steps into HK, China market with new services
This aims to address the influx of Chinese businesses seeking business frameworks within Singapore.
HKMA suspends banker for signature forgery on deposit form
He photocopied a customer's signature on a time deposit application form.
Cathay Pacific complies with EASA directive after engine failure
The directive applies to all airlines operating aircraft with the specified engine model.
Transport Department reopens HZMB permit application
Regular quota permits is set at 1,000 applications.
Police Force launches recruitment app
This allows people to submit and track their police job applications.
Foreign currency reserve assets reached US$423.4b in August
This is higher than the US$419.1b recorded in July.
Skill gaps hinder Hong Kong's tech talent pool
Companies struggle with shortages despite an increasing number of IT professionals.
New strategies urged to fill student housing gap
Colliers suggests office conversion, PBSA, and a build-to-rent model.
Guangdong gov’t to issue RMB5b bonds in HK
Proceeds from the two-year bonds will fund projects in Nansha, Guangzhou.
60% of HK workers oppose foreign labour importation
This is due to fewer employment prospects for local workers.
HKEX suspends trading due to typhoon
Connect trading is also suspended for the day.
Y.X acquires building in Hung Hom for student housing
Y36 has 51 rooms with 82-bed spaces and co-living spaces spanning over 4,000 sq ft.
Wealth transfers to spur family offices’ growth in SG, HK
The two markets each manage $1.3t in offshore assets.
HK student housing boosted with 9 privately invested projects
The projects offer 2,848 beds for students.
Student housing to fall 120,000 beds short by 2028
Demand is expected to reach 175,000 by 2028.
9 in 10 GBA companies see Hong Kong as a key sustainable development facilitator
99% of Mainland businesses committed to sustainable investment choose Hong Kong as a source for related professional services
Private rental prices inches up just 3% below historical peak
The rental index for Class A and B units increased 6.9% and 7.3% YoY.
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