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Hong Kong’s BEA launches WMC 2.0 Southbound services
Hong Kong’s BEA launches WMC 2.0 Southbound services
BEA offers 250 eligible fund products under the expanded WMC scheme.
HK adds Xi'an, Qingdao cities to Individual Visit Scheme
The expansion will help boost tourism and benefit industries such as hotels and retail.
Hong Kong's office landlords resilient amidst tough market conditions: report
S&P believes office landlords will still have relatively low gearing even if fair value drops by another 30%.
HK opens first recycling store in an MTR station
The number of GREEN@COMMUNITY recycling stores in the city has reached 40.
Hong Kong proposes changes to shipping regulations
The proposal will undergo Legislative Council review on 28 February.
Hong Kong Airlines increases staff salaries by 3.8%
The increase follows a commendable operational recovery in 2023.
Consumer prices increase 1.7% YoY in January
Compared to December 2022, the increase in inflation was more moderate.
Multinational companies offer more flexible work options
Only four in 10 MNCs have a five-day in-office work.
BSD home sales increases moderately after relaxation of cooling measures
There were 16 home sales involving BSD between November 2023 - January 2024.
Bank of East Asia unveils mobile app with personalised interface
Users can create shortcuts for frequently performed tasks and can avail of rewards.
Cathay Pacific’s passenger volume soars 66.4% YoY in January 2024
The airline carried 1.7 million passengers during the month.
GHG emissions tools launched in HK
These tools will assist SME and financial firms in the city with sustainability reporting.
AI growth spurs HK data centres demand surge
Global data creation is expected to double in the next five years.
HKTDC outlines priorities to boost global business, C&E hub
Amongst the focus areas is strengthening presence in the GBA.
Hong Kong's Forbes 50 richest combined wealth falls 9%
Hong Kong’s wealthiest saw his fortune dip by 7%.
HK insurance firms willing to invest in tech attract candidates in the sector
Insurers in Hong Kong earn HK$18,000 to HK$200,000, depending on the applicable department and job role or level.
1.43 million flock to Hong Kong during Golden Week
Around 1.255 million travellers were from the Mainland.
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