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Gov’t approves 14 building plans in December
Gov’t approves 14 building plans in December
The approved plans are for residential, industrial, commercial, and community service developments.
Stable hiring seen in Hong Kong construction, property sectors in 2025
Companies remain cautious about adding new headcounts due to an oversupply in both the commercial and residential sectors.
Data visualisation, multilingual skills top demand for finance roles
Tools like Power BI and Tableau are becoming essential, whilst multilingual proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin is also highly valued
Talent gaps, digital skills demand shape Hong Kong’s 2025 job market
Hiring trends show that 54% of companies plan to maintain headcount, whilst 34% intend to expand.
Bubble tea chain Mixue targets $444m in Hong Kong IPO
The IPO is priced at HK$202.50 per share.
BEA’s profits up 11.9% to $591.9m in 2024
Operating profit before impairment losses is up 3%.
HKTDC to bolster competitiveness, global connections
Amongst HKTDC's strategies include nurturing a new generation of SMEs and start-ups.
Endowus launches US dollar time deposit service in Hong Kong
Minimum service is US$10,000, and rates are updated daily.
89% of people watch free TV, survey finds
People spend an average of 2.6 hours per day watching free TV programmes.
Gov’t announces appointments to HKEX board
It will take effect after HKEX’s 2025 AGM.
HK inflation up 2% in January
Price hikes were recorded in alcoholic drinks and tobacco.
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.
9-storey commercial building at No. 30 Kwai Wing Road for sale
The property is up for sale via private offer.
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.
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