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HKIA warns of risks in premiums financing, “double-edged sword”
HKIA warns of risks in premiums financing, “double-edged sword”
The authority urges insurers to seek professional advice before premium financing.
Credit card firms missing out on HK$1.85b from lack of merchant focus: analyst
Most issuers focus more on onboarding card users, the study found.
Two floors at Lyndhurst Tower for sale
The floors total approximately 8,010 square feet of space.
BOCHK warns of phishing emails
It has reported the case to Hong Kong authorities.
Consumer watchdog founds 90% of instant noodles contain possible carcinogenic contaminants
It urged manufacturers to use ingredients with fewer contaminants.
750,000 travellers visited Hong Kong for CNY holidays
650,000 of the 750,000 visitors came from Mainland China.
Biotech to boost healthcare industry in 2024
Biotech professionals to receive a 5% average increment when switching employers.
Why Hong Kong's retail sector may face talent shortage in 2024
Employee expectations to contribute to manpower crunch in the industry.
Supply chain, procurement firms to create more hybrid jobs
This will be led by e-cigarette and power tool firms.
Majority of construction, and engineering talents eye switching jobs
Talents expect 10% to 20% salary growth in new employers.
3 key strategies for Hong Kong retailers to amplify sales in 2024
Implementing one of these strategies has shown conversion rates between 50%-70%.
SME business sentiment falls in January
The current diffusion index on business receipts amongst SMEs dropped to 43.3.
Bonnie Chan to take over as HKEX CEO
Chan will succeed Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin.
Passport applications reach record high in 2023
The government received more than 1.45 million passport applications last year.
Three sub-sectors to drive HK's retail growth in 2024
PwC Hong Kong anticipates a 5% increase in retail sales.
AIA’s China expansion to enhance earnings diversity in long run: analyst
But capital buffers may narrow due to dividend payout and share buyback schemes.
Gov’t issues $6b digital green bonds
The two-year bonds are under the Green Bond Programme.
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