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Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card
Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card
It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.
Menstrual blood not reliable for cervical screening, Health dep’t says
The DH stressed that all screening methods have their limitations.
HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums
The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.
Travellers from Hong Kong prefer romantic fiction-based trips: Booking.com
More than half also want journeys based on games, memories, amongst others.
HongKong Land opens first glass recycling facility
The facility at Tomorrow’s CENTRAL converts glass into low-carbon cement.
Inflation unchanged in September
Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.
Jobless rate rises to 3.9% as hiring slows
Construction and social work record higher unemployment in Q3.
SFC opens consultation on revisions to HK retail fund code
It aims to meet global standards.
Hong Kong diamond market growth driven by gifts, study shows
Sales rise during Valentine’s Day, engagements, and Christmas.
International Organization for Mediation opens new headquarters
The site in Old Wan Chai will hold mediations for international disputes.
Buildings Department approves six projects in August
It also approved the start of 11 building projects.
Hong Kong office market posts Q3 rebound amidst rising leasing demand: JLL
Total net absorption rose by 137.5% and vacancy rate slid to 13.4% QoQ.
Lands Department logs 22 lease changes, 3 exchanges in September quarter
Amongst deals, four of these were technical changes that did not involve a premium.
Cathay Group and Airbus invest $545m to boost SAF production
It will focus on commercially viable, long-term fuel projects.
Over six in ten say credit card perks boost spending frequency: survey
About 90% cited cash rebates and reward schemes as primary spending drivers.
Hong Kong rises to seventh in Global Cities Index 2025
The city’s climb was primarily driven by an increase in international travelers.
Omio opens Singapore tech hub with EDBI to drive ai-first travel push
The Singapore office also serves as Omio’s Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and Global AI Centre of Excellence.
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