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Nearly half of Hong Kong office tenants report ESG shortfalls
Nearly half of Hong Kong office tenants report ESG shortfalls
48% reported that their leased buildings do not meet their ESG expectations.
7 out of 10 Hong Kong staff support four-day workweek: survey
69% of Hong Kong respondents said they would be more focused if required to complete their tasks within a four-day timeframe.
Chung Hom Kok luxury site listed for sale
The apartments each offer 1,469 square feet of saleable area, whilst the houses range from 1,872 to 2,637 square feet.
Hong Kong debuts world's first inter-governmental mediation body
The headquarters will be located at the site of the former Wan Chai Police Station.
Gov’t invites applications for $200m professional services fund
Applications are open until 31 August.
New exemption option for columbaria as amendment takes effect
After obtaining an exemption, sellers can retain the niches they sold.
Cathay Pacific partners with Sinopec to boost SAF use
Flights departing from HKIA will use SAF produced by Sinopec.
Mortgage loans approval increases 2.4% MoM in April
The number of mortgage applications decreased by 7.8% MoM.
FuSure expected to maintain strong balance sheet as it expands business
It recently received a long-term reinsurance license authorisation from Hong Kong regulators.
New World Development defers perpetual bond coupons payment
It will defer on a total of four payments due in June.
Gov’t reduces emissions cap for power plants
The new restrictions will take effect in 2030.
About 74% of HK SMEs struggle with payment reconciliation: survey
21% strongly agreeing that reconciliation poses a critical challenge, compared to 9% of small businesses.
Prudential Hong Kong begins accepting claims for histotripsy care
Histotripsy uses focused soundwaves to create microbubbles within a tumour.
FWD Hong Kong adds cross-border care via New Frontier deal
The initiative includes a cashless hospitalisation service.
URA welcomes Donald Choi as its new managing director
He will serve for three years.
Futu’s Q1 2025 revenue soars 81.1% YoY
Its non-GAAP net income almost doubled.
HKMA, HKUST Business School ink MoU for applied cybersecurity research
They will explore supervisory tech and regulatory tech.
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