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Prudential keeps business plans steady after D-SII designation
Prudential keeps business plans steady after D-SII designation
The insurer said it remains strongly capitalised.
Central Asia leverages China and the West for growth
The SCO summit spotlights Central Asia’s effort to deepen economic ties whilst maintaining balance.
Only 2% of Hong Kong firms are fully AI-ready: report
Only 52% of local firms think they can capture financial value in AI, Cisco study finds.
Hong Kong spent $130m in public healthcare in 2023/24
Care for ageing population was cited for increase.
Gov’t halts poultry imports from UK, Poland over bird flu outbreaks
The affected areas include Cheshire East, Ostróda, and Konin Districts.
Export volume up 12.4% in August
Imports rose 9.7% as mainland trade expanded.
BEA marks 40 years in Shenzhen with new Futian flagship
The new branch offers banking and wealth management services.
PAOBank, OneConnect to use advanced AI to fight deepfakes
The firms join Hong Kong’s fraud detection cohort.
Rising transport costs push Hong Kong part-time workers towards flexible roles
Nearly 45% said commuting costs make part-time work financially unsustainable.
Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine hospital to begin services in December
It is expected to provide full inpatient services by the end of 2030.
HK approves ride-hailing service bill 2025
The ordinance will be gazetted on 24 October.
7 in 10 Hong Kong seniors are financially underprepared, AIA says
Nearly 60% have no clear savings plan.
Lands Department registers 22 lease modifications in Q3
It also registered three land exchanges during the quarter.
HK’s first Chinese medicine hospital to open in December
It will operate 25 day-patient beds in the first year.
SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake
Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.
45% of professionals in HK prioritise salary over work-life balance
Only 24% prioritise work-life balance.
Hong Kong MTR names new chairman
Dr. Jacob Kam Chak-pui’s will assume the post, starting 1 Jan. 2026
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