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Citi, Mastercard offer priority restaurant booking for HK’s National Day
Citi, Mastercard offer priority restaurant booking for HK’s National Day
Citi Mastercard cardholders can pre-book at 13 participating restaurants.
Gov’t terminates all contracts linked to water fraud
Authorities said XDX and related firms can no longer meet their contracts.
HK inflation eases to 1% in July
Declines were seen in clothing and footwear, durable goods, and basic food.
Bank of East Asia reports higher attributable profit by 14.1% YoY in H1 2025
Earnings per share also increased by 24.6% YoY.
Despite strong earnings, HKEx screens as overvalued: analyst
The valuation adjustment follows a standout first half of 2025, where HKEx reported a 39% surge in net profit.
Hongkong Land streamlines building ops with new AI platform
The company said the platform is designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce service disruptions.
CPA Australia urges reforms to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness
One of the key proposals includes introducing a Qualified Refundable Tax Credit for multinational enterprises.
HKEX profit up 39% in H1
Revenue and other income for the period also increased 33%.
Swire Properties opens sales gallery for The Headland Residences
The development will be launched in two phases.
Foxconn invests up to $39m in Robocore unit
Proceeds will support telemedicine operations in the US, Europe, and Japan.
CTF Services to buy 65% stake in Blackhorn Group
The deal supports CTFS’s expansion in wealth management.
AIA net profit falls 23.5% in H1 2025
The insurer also reported a 14% YoY increase in value of new business.
Laopu Gold revenue soars over robust China demand
The group’s average sales in shopping malls were $499.43m per shopping mall.
Hong Kong’s Health Bureau responds to raised telehealth concerns
This follows the Consumer Council's publication of telehealth study findings.
HKEX to delist Evergrande
Trading in the company’s shares has been suspended since 29 January 2024.
Towngas reports lower attributable profit by 3% YoY in H1 2025
Core operating profit increased by 4% in the same period.
HKMA study identifies AI and data analytics as key banking skills
Another key finding is the importance of a collaborative approach across the industry.
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