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Unemployment rate stands at 2.9%
Unemployment rate stands at 2.9%
There were 102,600 unemployed people from November 2023 to January.
Singaporean finance and tech professionals earn less than Hong Kong peers: Bloomberg
Investment banking analysts in Hong Kong earn 46% more than Singaporeans.
BOCHK grants $625.5m sustainable loan to Shangri-La Asia
Shangri-La will receive interest rate reductions when ESG targets are achieved.
HKIA warns of risks in premiums financing, “double-edged sword”
The authority urges insurers to seek professional advice before premium financing.
Commercial floors at Harbourfront Landmark in Hung Hom up for auction
The bid price for the properties will be revealed nearer to the auction date.
Two floors at Lyndhurst Tower for sale
The floors total approximately 8,010 square feet of space.
BOCHK warns of phishing emails
It has reported the case to Hong Kong authorities.
Consumer watchdog founds 90% of instant noodles contain possible carcinogenic contaminants
It urged manufacturers to use ingredients with fewer contaminants.
750,000 travellers visited Hong Kong for CNY holidays
650,000 of the 750,000 visitors came from Mainland China.
Biotech to boost healthcare industry in 2024
Biotech professionals to receive a 5% average increment when switching employers.
Why Hong Kong's retail sector may face talent shortage in 2024
Employee expectations to contribute to manpower crunch in the industry.
Supply chain, procurement firms to create more hybrid jobs
This will be led by e-cigarette and power tool firms.
Majority of construction, and engineering talents eye switching jobs
Talents expect 10% to 20% salary growth in new employers.
SME business sentiment falls in January
The current diffusion index on business receipts amongst SMEs dropped to 43.3.
Bonnie Chan to take over as HKEX CEO
Chan will succeed Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin.
Passport applications reach record high in 2023
The government received more than 1.45 million passport applications last year.
AIA’s China expansion to enhance earnings diversity in long run: analyst
But capital buffers may narrow due to dividend payout and share buyback schemes.
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