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Gov’t requires vessel operators to pass medical examination
Gov’t requires vessel operators to pass medical examination
The medical requirement has two categories for affected operators.
HKICPA, ACCA renew Mutual Recognition Agreement
Both sides further enhanced connection by expanding professional development opportunities.Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) renewed its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on 27 June.
Star Entertainment’s JV partners move to terminate DBC exit deal
The group said it is still open for further negotiations with its JV partners.
I Squared Asia scraps plans to acquire HKBN Ltd
HKBN also ended the offer period in relation to I Squared Asia’s offer.
Highways Department signs deal for Hong Kong-Shenzhen rail link
The project is expected to go to tender in 2027.
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity law to take effect 1 January 2026
The notice goes to LegCo for negative vetting on 2 July.
Mortgage loans approval up 5.3% in May
The number of mortgage applications also rose 5%.
Adrian Cheng resigns from New World Development board
He is leaving to focus on public service and personal commitments.
Prudential adds pet protection to travel insurance suite
The enhanced plan offers up to $1,300 (HK$10,000) for overseas pet medical costs.
Official taxi fleet licences to be issued
Five taxi fleet drivers can access 80 sites after receiving licences in July.
Traffic casualty benefits updated
Injury and Interim Maintenance Grants have been merged.
HA enhances medication dispensing
A maximum of eight weeks’ supply for selected drugs.Selected medications prescribed for "as needed" use will be dispensed with a maximum of eight weeks’ supply, said the Hospital Authority (HA) on 27 June.
HK Airlines to launch flights to Xi’an, China
The new route will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
Gov’t appoints 34 new members to CE’s council of advisers
Their term runs until 30 June 2027.
AEON Credit Service’s profit up 31.3% to US$13.9m in Q1
Earnings per share is 26.11 HK cents.
YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis
It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.
Improved certification scheme helps SMEs to go green
Certification Scheme 2.0 expands access and support for small firms.
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