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Gov’t launches pro-bono mediation scheme for water seepage disputes
Gov’t launches pro-bono mediation scheme for water seepage disputes
Parties can conduct mediation by submitting a request through eBRAM’s platform.
Lack of flexibility, hybrid managers drive more than half of HK employees to ‘silently quit’
22% of the Hong Kong workforce currently feels demotivated at work.
Hong Kong rate cuts to drive investor interest in 2025
Lower rates will attract institutional and property funds to value-driven opportunities.
Hong Kong GDP growth to dip in 2025 amidst trade tensions, high rates
It will decline to 2% from 2.6% in 2024, Deutsche Bank said.
KPay raises $55m in series A funding round
It will use the funds for M&A opportunities and to double its partnerships.
QBE, YAS debut pay-as-you-sell insurance for Hong Kong merchants
It is designed for HK-based merchants expanding in the US market.
HKPC to offer two subsidy measures to strengthen industrialisation
A 30% concession of manpower cost will be offered to an applicant.
Hong Kong Airlines to resume direct flights to Canada
The airline now covers over 30 destinations.
HKSTP, China Resources launches I&T talent initiative
The "Beyond Dreams" initiative is supported by a $100m donation from the CR Charitable Foundation.
Gov’t launches consultation on toy safety updates
The affected product categories include babies' dummies, baby walking frames, and bottle teats.
HK launches consultation on basic housing unit proposed regulatory regime
It also plans to set up a registration system for existing SDUs.
Health Department approves VELSIPITY for severe ulcers
The number of UC patients in China is projected to double by 2030.
Four more hydrogen fuel trials approved
To date, agreement-in-principle has been given to a total of 18 projects.
Import and export value dips 0.3% in 2023
Total receipts amounted to $4.2t.
New World completes sale of full stake in Kai Tak Sports Park to CTFE
The completion was done on 29 November.
Financing sector records largest total receipts in 2023
Excluding banking, it increased by 2.2% year-on-year to $699.2b.
New bill cuts tax for assisted reproductive services
The tax deduction is one of the measures announced in the 2023 Policy Address to promote fertility.
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