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Paid time off tops list of Hong Kong employees' most valued benefits

Paid time off tops list of Hong Kong employees' most valued benefits

Other highly valued benefits include medical coverage, work-life balance programs, retirement savings, and dental insurance.

Hong Kong underwriting flexibility rises amidst competition: Aon

Despite limited new business opportunities, the market continues to attract capacity.

New Hong Kong ordinance mandates timely payments in construction industry

The Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance aims to improve cash flow and fairness.

Jade Beach Villa at Chung Hom Kok on sale for $1.5b

The property comprises 12 apartments and 18 houses.

Cathay Pacific logs 37% YoY increase in passengers carried in January

HK Express carried a record high of over 667,000 passengers in January.

Hong Kong HNWIs eye Singapore for better quality of life

2 in 5 of HNWis plan to relocate in the next five years with Sinagpore as the top choice.

Gov’t appoints new members to Northern Metropolis Advisory Committee

They will begin a new two-year term starting 10 February.

Peter Lam appointed Hong Kong Tourism Board chairman

His term runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

Sun Hung Kai unit buys Tung Chung site for $602m

The site spans approximately 10,648 square meters.

Gov’t proposes Trade Union Law amendments for national security

It would expand the Registrar of Trade Unions’ powers to regulate and supervise unions.

Hang Seng Bank profits up 3% to HK$18.38b in 2024

Earnings per share is HK$9.33; whilst total dividend is HK$6.8.

HK unemployment rate steady at 3.1%

The underemployment rate also stayed at 1.1%.

Population inches up 0.1% in 2024

It was driven by a net inflow of 21,000 residents.

HK raises minimum wage rate

The minimum wage rate has been raised by 5.25% to $42.1 per hour.

Gov’t expands talent list to 60 professions

They have added nine professions to the list.