Staff Reporter

Vodafone, CK Hutchison complete UK merger

VodafoneThree will invest t $116.7b in 5G over 10 years.

Nearly half of Hong Kong office tenants report ESG shortfalls

48% reported that their leased buildings do not meet their ESG expectations.

7 out of 10 Hong Kong staff support four-day workweek: survey

69% of Hong Kong respondents said they would be more focused if required to complete their tasks within a four-day timeframe.

Chung Hom Kok luxury site listed for sale

The apartments each offer 1,469 square feet of saleable area, whilst the houses range from 1,872 to 2,637 square feet.

Hong Kong debuts world's first inter-governmental mediation body

The headquarters will be located at the site of the former Wan Chai Police Station.

New exemption option for columbaria as amendment takes effect

After obtaining an exemption, sellers can retain the niches they sold.

Cathay Pacific partners with Sinopec to boost SAF use

Flights departing from HKIA will use SAF produced by Sinopec.

Mortgage loans approval increases 2.4% MoM in April

The number of mortgage applications decreased by 7.8% MoM.

FuSure expected to maintain strong balance sheet as it expands business

It recently received a long-term reinsurance license authorisation from Hong Kong regulators.

New World Development defers perpetual bond coupons payment

It will defer on a total of four payments due in June.

Gov’t reduces emissions cap for power plants

The new restrictions will take effect in 2030.

About 74% of HK SMEs struggle with payment reconciliation: survey

21% strongly agreeing that reconciliation poses a critical challenge, compared to 9% of small businesses.

Prudential Hong Kong begins accepting claims for histotripsy care

Histotripsy uses focused soundwaves to create microbubbles within a tumour.

FWD Hong Kong adds cross-border care via New Frontier deal

The initiative includes a cashless hospitalisation service.