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HKTB begins Free Tours Lucky Draw for vaccinated residents
HKTB begins Free Tours Lucky Draw for vaccinated residents
Some 10,000 eligible residents may win a free tour.
CLP Holdings earnings fell 23.2% YoY in H1
Its earnings reached HK$4,615m from HK$6,010m.
Hong Kong to further tighten border control measures
This will take effect on 9 August.
Li Auto estimates $14.7b net proceeds in global offering
The bulk of the proceeds will be used to fund R&D initiatives.
Hang Seng Bank profit drops 4% to $8.76b in H1
The bank linked this to macroeconomic conditions that put pressure on its net interest margin.
Applications for overseas studies open
Scholars and fellows could receive up to $300,000 per year.
Retail sales up 5.8% in June but below expectations
This was likely driven by continuing social distancing measures.
No 'undue stress' despite concern over China’s oversight of private sector
China’s oversight of the private sector in the past weeks has raised concerns and panic.
Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains
The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.
Total loans rise 4% in June: HKMA
This was partially due to IPOs during the month.
Mortgage applications dip 3.6% in June
But loans approved increased 3%.
4 in 5 will likely top up their $5,000 vouchers
The majority of whom will likely use their credit cards to top up.
Wilson Chow on digital transformation and strategies during the pandemic
PwC’s head for global technology, media and telecommunications joins the roster of judges at this year’s China Technology Excellence Awards 2021
International Housewares net profit rose 68.9% YoY
It also reached a “historical high” revenue of HK$2.7b.
More SMEs find credit approval eased in Q2: Survey
Some 72% of SMEs perceived banks’ credit approval stance as easier.
Over 50% see home prices to climb in coming year
The growing confidence could be triggered by the improving pandemic situation.
Budweiser APAC profit soars to $518m in H1
This is up from $196m in 2020.
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