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Prime office rents decline as vacancy rate climbs
Prime office rents decline as vacancy rate climbs
The city’s office vacancy rate climbed to 13.6%.
Gov’t outlines standards for AI use in new guideline
The guideline offers operational guidance for tech providers, developers, and users.
GBA business activity rises with broad-based gains in Q1 index
GBA business activity rises with broad-based gains in Q1 index
HKCDAA unveils new headquarters in Wan Chai
The institute held its inauguration ceremony at the China Everbright Centre on 15 April.
HKIA still world’s busiest cargo airport
This is the 14th time since 2010.
Gov't welcomes LME approval of first warehouses
The application involves four warehouse facilities.
Raffles Family Office debuts digital asset fund in Hong Kong
The fund intends to provide actively managed exposure to top liquid cryptocurrencies.
HK’s tax pact with Armenia in effect
Companies and residents of both places won't have to pay tax twice.
Gov’t records 17 lease modifications, four land exchanges
The land transactions realised a total land premium of about $2.06b.
Music fans extend Hong Kong trips with pre- and post-show stays: survey
75% of music fans in Hong Kong SAR have flown to see their favourite artists.
Hang Seng Bank, Mastercard launch new multi-currency debit card for businesses
It offers instant debit, secure exchange rates, and free transaction fees.
MoneyHero to launch Credit Hero Club in Q2
It will help users boost their credit profile and access more financial products.
Gov’t to identify new growth points for logistics industry
The Transport and Logistics Bureau will adopt five major strategies, including exploring emerging markets.
Half of workers open to quitting over weak career support: survey
60% of Gen Z and 54% of Gen X respondents said they would leave if their long-term progression wasn’t acknowledged.
ECIC launches support measures for firms facing US trade shifts
The measures will support SMEs, exporters, and local businesses.
Gov’t tightens air pollution control with ordinance update
The amended ordinance now includes marine operations under licensing rules.
Gov’t launches pilot scheme to boost use of commercial public spaces
It aims to make better use of underused spaces.
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