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HKIA retains title as busiest cargo airport
HKIA retains title as busiest cargo airport
This is despite a decrease in its air cargo volumes YoY.
HK’s BEA shares decarbonisation and sustainable development efforts in 2022
The bank was able to cut operational emissions by 29.7%.
Transport Dep’t issues HKeToll tags to 610,000 vehicles
Owners of cars without tags must complete the payments digitally.
HK updates trade agreement with Chile
The updated FTA covers commitments in 50 new service sectors.
Property sales rocket 43.8% to 8,599 in March
Total consideration rose 57.2% to $68.9b.
HK Express opens new direct service between HKIA and Hanoi
The airport will have its flash sale, with launch sales starting from $128.
HKECIC and Hang Seng deliver first green export credit insurance
The very first green financing arrangement will ease export expenses whilst maintaining sustainability.
HK rateable values grow 0.4% to $2.66b YoY
Industrial RVs grew strong amongst all sectors.
Eligible HK elderly may use voucher for outpatient service fees
The voucher may be used to pay for services at Huawei CHC.
Jeanette Mao takes new role as HK Express CEO
She will lead the airline in enhancing its operations and customer experience.
Housing Authority sets new rental rates for housing units
Renters can afford a flat in an urban district for $94.9 per square metre.
Retail sales grows 31.3% in February 2023
But provisional online retail sales dropped 4.1% to $2.6b.
HK deposits dip 1.6% to $15.39t in February
Renminbi deposits decreased by 2.8% to RMB813.5b.
Linklaters advises creditors on Sunac China's $80.07b debt restructuring agreement
The agreement allows the company to extend the debt's maturity.
Mortgage loans up by 29.1% to $34.2b MoM
But loans for refinancing dipped by 8.8%.
Visa names Paulina Leong as Hong Kong, Macau market lead
Her role as the appointed General Manager is effective immediately.
More than 9 million holiday travellers expected to visit HK
83.5% will be passing through the BCPs.
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