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OLA to continue subsidy efforts under Anti-Epidemic Fund's 6th round
OLA to continue subsidy efforts under Anti-Epidemic Fund's 6th round
The application period is set to last until 17 March.
Port cargo throughput decreased 14.3% YoY
The total throughput recorded was 213.7 million tonnes.
AIA acquires Blue Cross for $1.53b
This is set to expand the scope of the Bank of East Asia’s existing partnership with AIA.
Retail sales value up by 4.1% in January
The growth, however, was lower than the December 2021 record of 6.1%.
DBS Hong Kong suspends counter services in 14 branches
All branches will be closed every Saturday.
72.53% undivided shares in Chuan Kei Factory Building on sale for HK$700m
The industrial building in Kwai Ching will be sold on an “as-is” basis.
Hong Kong property sales down by 32.4% MoM in February
Total consideration for sale and purchase of properties also went down by 33.7% MoM.
Bill on rental moratorium may pressure tenants, landlords: CBRE
The proposed law will pose potential cash flow issues.
Around 5 of 10 FIs use robotic process automation
This is expected to grow as 31% plan to adopt RPA in the next 6 months.
Bank of East Asia temporarily closes 8 branches as employees test COVID positive
Infected employees caused bank branches to close until further notice.
76% of employers consider salary hikes in 2022: Hays
However, data showed people are expecting higher than what employers can give.
Hong Kong falls 19 places to 77th in latest liveability rankings
COVID-19 restrictions and tightened press freedom contributed to the dip in the list.
SMEs to receive half-price concession measures
It applies to new R&Ds, consultancy projects, and testing services.
Fifth Covid wave to lower residential sales volumes and retail sales: Moody's
Companies are expected to weather out disruptions for up to 6 months.
Gov't postpones retail green bonds launch
The postponement aimed to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread.
7 of 10 Hongkongers priotise compensation in career choice: Randstad
Non-financial employee benefits were found rarely considered.
About $1.26b of budget earmarked for tourism support
This follows the $3.8b earlier investment to make HK a tourism destination.
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