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Lendela, TransUnion roll out free credit data checking tool in Hong Kong
Lendela, TransUnion roll out free credit data checking tool in Hong Kong
Hong Kong consumers can check their credit score at no cost.
China CITIC Bank International to launch Payment Connect services
First 1,000 customers to complete transactions worth HK$1,000 can get a rebate.
HK men prioritise gadget fixes, banking over health concerns
Only 64% would see a health professional at all if something felt wrong.
Fast Charger Incentive Scheme to be launched on 25 July
Around 3,000 fast chargers are expected to be in service before the end of 2028.
Hong Kong inflation slows in June
Composite CPI continue to increase by 1.0% year-on-year.
Tender for industry sites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu cancelled
The government is taking a more pragmatic arrangements for the two industry sites.
Application for student hostel conversion begins
Streamlined application process and preferential area exemptions encourage stakeholders.
Kwun Tong office building valued over $200m up for sale via tender
Its estimated market value is over $200m, or around $4,423 per square foot.
Hong Kong Airlines adds Xi’an to its route
It will open five return flights per week.
Gov't eyes simplified permitting process for car travel
Four amendments seek to facilitate and simplify arrangements for cross-border vehicles.
Women mentoring scheme begins
Over 80 female university students will be guided by 50 women leaders.
140,000 recruited for chronic disease screening: Secretary Lo
Of this, 80,000 have completed screening.
Hong Kong’s salary increase falls in 2025, but will recover in 2026
The 3.7% increases this year are lower than APAC’s 5.1% average.
HKGX appoints China CITIC Bank International as settlement bank
The bank will provide HKGX services such as account opening for its members.
Public Financial returns to profit with $2.6m net gain in H1
The recovery was led by higher net interest income which rose to $530.5m, a 13% increase from $470.7m in 2024.
Leoch International Technology issues profit warning
Profit attributable to shareholders will likely decrease 60% to 80% year-on-year.
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