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Henderson Land profit falls 47% YoY to $3.17b in H1 2024
Henderson Land profit falls 47% YoY to $3.17b in H1 2024
The company attributed the decline to fair value loss incurred during the period.
HKEX profit drops 3% YoY in H1 2024 despite record Q2 earnings
Q2 profit was $3.2b, a second-quarter high.
TVB narrows net loss by 65% in H1 2024
The company reduced its net loss by $264m.
Greater Bay Airlines to launch scheduled flights to Yonago, Japan
The scheduled flights will operate three times a week.
Hong Kong insurance complaints drop 10.6% in 2023
H1 2024 also recorded an 11.9% reduction in complaints.
Grade A office vacancy rates up 13.7% in July
Rents across the market recorded slight declines.
Consumer prices rise 2.5% YoY in July, accelerating from June’s increase
In June, prices rose by 1.5% YoY.
Cathay Pacific emerges as the most talked-about airline in mainstream media
About 2,900 articles were written about the airline.
Gov’t approves 12 building plans in June
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Futu bags $1.2b net income in Q2 2024
Earnings per share stood at 1.08 Hong Kong cents.
Hong Kong warns consumers on toilet roll brands that may clog drains
Four toilet paper brands were found to have a high tendency to clog drainpipes.
SAP's new AI centre to boost productivity by 20% amongst 300 million users
Earlier this year it also announced full integration of AI into its cloud portfolios.
Hong Kong bans Japanese aquatic products over radiation concerns
These products include sea salt and seaweed.
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from France amidst avian influenza outbreak
In H1 2024, Hong Kong imported 830 tonnes of poultry meat and 110,000 eggs from France.
CBRE handles sale of Eco Tree Hotel Hong Kong
Tender deadline is on 26 September, 12 p.m.
Hong Kong to trial autonomous shuttle buses in Yuen Long
The trial will span approximately seven months.
Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth
Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.
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