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Bus fare increases to be implemented on 5 January
Bus fare increases to be implemented on 5 January
Fare increase is expected to be $1 or less per trip for the majority of passengers.
Welfare cases down 0.2% in November
The number of recipients stood at 264,371.
Buildings Department approves 11 new building plans in October
Two plans were approved on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon, and six in the New Territories.
2025 budget to reflect public views
The public consultation, which began on Sunday, has already received a wealth of feedback.
Unemployment rate remains stable at 3.1% in September-November
Underemployment rate also stayed at 1.1%.
HK warns of fake elderly medical insurance ads
It clarified that it has never published nor authorised such advertisements.
Hongkong Land launches new Centricity app for office tenants
It aims to give a more personalised and seamless access to the company’s services.
Towngas secures spot in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for third consecutive year
It also achieved an S&P Global ESG Score of 71, up by six points from last year.
Hong Kong tourists to ‘transform themselves’ through travel
Two-thirds (71%) of respondents consider visiting darker sky destinations.
HK Express launches direct flights to Japan's Shizuoka airport
This marks the airline’s 10th destination in the country.
Six in 10 employers believe higher diploma graduates, degree holders on par
Starting salaries for both remain between $17,000 and $23,000.
Hong Kong property prices plunge amidst rising foreclosures
Banks are moving to recover missed mortgage payments.
HK exports up 0.3% in October
Imports of goods also increased by 1.5% over the same period.
Construction and Inland Revenue Bills up for second reading
The Stablecoins, Ozone Layer Protection, and Private Columbaria Bills will be introduced.
HA appoints members to new reform committee
The committee will be chaired by Henry Fan Hung-ling.
HK's gross national income rises by 4.2% YoY to $899.6b in Q3 2024
Mainland China contributed 40.3% of its primary income inflows.
Gov't seeks feedback on proposed amendments to Food Adulteration Regulations
The public can submit their views on the proposals via email or post until 16 February.
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