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Gov't grants Aid group use of historical buildings
Gov't grants Aid group use of historical buildings
Include two buildings constructed in 1921 with site area of 1,046.8 sq. mt.
HK Express to add Kota Kinabalu route in November
Daily direct flight in three hours will open from 27 November.
HKSTP, 15 local universities launch Global University Innovation Network
GUIN seeks to attract global innovation teams and talents.
COS Centre retail units and parking space up for sale
Five ground floor units has gross floor area of 18,637 sq. ft.
Automation technology in Hong Kong airport helps boost traveller spending: report
Around 31% of travellers also say they feel more relaxed due to automation and therefore are more willing to treat themselves.
Gov’t issues five-year licence to Syncab Service
Fleet taxis may customise fares for pre-arranged journeys.
Top auction houses draw Southeast Asia’s elite art buyers
Moneyed Millennials and Gen Zers are spending more on art pieces.
Hong Kong slips to third in lifestyle index amidst regional shifts
In Asia Pacific specifically, business flights (+12.6%), watches (+9.0%), and even bicycles (+5.5%) saw notable jumps.
HMG, MediConCen to develop medical claims digitalisation
Enhancing efficient medical claims process as well as detection framework.
Hong Kong retail challenges persist despite rise in tourist arrivals
Benefits of cross-border travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen mainly flow one way.
Two Light Public Housing at Olympic Avenue open for tenders
Two separate contracts include a total of 7,700 units.
SMEs business receipts drop in June
It is likely to improve in July.
Private housing land supply reaches 6,000 units in H1
H1 supply already hit 45% of annual private housing target.
Mainland Shunde cuisine chain Under Big Banyan opens first HK site
The city will be the brand's regional hub and gateway to global markets.
Most older adults in Hong Kong lack life and death education: report
Around 70% of the general population remain unaware of what end-of-life care.
Thirty-seven private lots resumed for development
About 27,600 sqm. will be reverted to the government on 11 October.
HKEX launched Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform
The move addressed some long-standing operational challenges.Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) launched the Order Routing Service that connects fund distributors and transfer agents on its Integrated Fund Platform (IFP).The new service is based on the Fund Repository system and helps transform the fund order placement process into a seamless and integrated system.Supported by the data network from Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the service promotes better efficiency and collaboration across the fund distribution network by enhancing communications between fund distributors and agents.IFP also welcomes an initial cohort of 33 distributors, transfer agents and fund houses.
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