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AS Watson appoints Clarice Au as CEO of Retail Hong Kong

AS Watson appoints Clarice Au as CEO of Retail Hong Kong

She will oversee the operations of Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress, and Watson’s Wine.

Hongkong Land debuts on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

The company ranked amongst the top 6% in the property sector.

Hong Kong’s economy expands by 2.5% in 2024

Exports and imports of goods recorded YoY increases of 4.7% and 2.3% respectively.

New Policy Pulse details efforts to achieve HK’s financial hub status

It provides an overview of the developments and achievements of HK’s financial services in recent years.

HK exports up 5.2% in December

In contrast, imports dropped by 1.1% to $441.2b.

Public vote for HK's quality taxi drivers opens

The public can vote online or by scanning the QR code on promotional materials until 31 May.

CSI Properties plans to raise $2b in fundraising initiative

It will be used to enhance liquidity and repay maturing indebtedness.

HK gov’t debt hits $293.2b

Fiscal reserves stood at $664.1b.

HK suspends poultry import from parts of Poland, the UK

This is due to reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza.

Hong Kong’s total loans down 2.8% in 2024

Loans for use outside Hong Kong dropped by 1.3% in December.

Home loans in negative equity dropped to HK$195.1b in December

The number of cases fell, but the three-month delinquency ratio rose.

Waterpipe tobacco won't be banned: Health bureau

This was in response to a report which claimed that the government is considering a ban.

Christie’s International Real Estate expands into Hong Kong

The new venture will be led by Hong Kong native Samson Law.

Hong Kong banks to prioritise resilience, costs in 2025: KPMG

Interest rate reductions are likely to be slower.

Office prices decline by 7.8% YoY in 2023: report

Grade A, B, and C offices decreased by 2%, 11.5%, and 7.9%, respectively.

Residential price falls 7% in 2023: report

The primary and secondary markets registered a record low of 43,002 transactions in total.