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Standard Chartered named sole securities provider for First Sentier HK funds
Standard Chartered named sole securities provider for First Sentier HK funds
The move strengthens the bank's fund services leadership across Asia.
Job market stalls as 2,900 jobs vanish despite steady 3.8% rate
Labour underemployment rose slightly to 1.7%.
88% of CEOs see trading suffer from poor reputation
Higher AI risks are expected as readiness lags despite strong awareness.
Deepfakes balloon by 147% despite 43% downturn in fraud volume
The region ranks amongst APAC’s top fraud hotspots in 2025.
Jardine takes full control of Mandarin Oriental after scheme completion
Shareholders are entitled to $21.44 per share.
Kimberley Road site up for sale for $50m
The price represents a $2,960-per-square-foot accommodation value.
$100m Fanling building offers Mainland firms new international hub
The property comprises a total gross floor area of approximately 25,748 sq. ft., agent Colliers said.
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.
China Taiping forecasts 225% profit rise on higher investment
The company’s insurance business remains stable and healthy.
Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Outpatient utilisation index rose 101% in two years.
BOCHK capitalisation strong but property risks remain
Fee income and treasury income will support its profitability through mid-2027.
Pak Tak signs MoU for planned Tanzanian gold company acquisition
It plans to acquire a partial or total equity stake in a gold explorer and producer.
PAObank uses PCS to replace traditional freight documentation
PAObank is the first digital bank to participate in the commercial data interchange initiative.
Tenders open for 4,200-unit light housing in Tuen Mun
Intake is tentatively scheduled in the third quarter of the year.
Hong Kong to amend complaint system ahead of new medical reform bill
Legislative changes are scheduled for the first half of the year.
HA rolls out Phase II of community health training programme
The five-year project will train primary healthcare personnel on the Mainland.
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
Despite recording the highest seat growth of any major hub in 2025, the facility is still chasing its pre-pandemic peak.
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