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Insurance premiums rise in Q2 amidst Mainland tourist influx: Jefferies
Insurance premiums rise in Q2 amidst Mainland tourist influx: Jefferies
Premiums peaked at $90b as the city saw its highest tourist number since the pandemic.
CTF Life expands hospital network with 3 major Hong Kong partners
The hospital joined CTF Life’s PrimeChamp Doctor Network.
Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE
CBRE noted new occupiers are entering less frequently, with most expansions led by existing tenants.
Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card
It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.
Hong Kong businesses optimistic heading into Q4
The hiring appetite was also largelt steady.
Menstrual blood not reliable for cervical screening, Health dep’t says
The DH stressed that all screening methods have their limitations.
HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums
The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.
Travellers from Hong Kong prefer romantic fiction-based trips: Booking.com
More than half also want journeys based on games, memories, amongst others.
HongKong Land opens first glass recycling facility
The facility at Tomorrow’s CENTRAL converts glass into low-carbon cement.
Inflation unchanged in September
Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.
Jobless rate rises to 3.9% as hiring slows
Construction and social work record higher unemployment in Q3.
SFC opens consultation on revisions to HK retail fund code
It aims to meet global standards.
Hong Kong diamond market growth driven by gifts, study shows
Sales rise during Valentine’s Day, engagements, and Christmas.
International Organization for Mediation opens new headquarters
The site in Old Wan Chai will hold mediations for international disputes.
Buildings Department approves six projects in August
It also approved the start of 11 building projects.
Hong Kong office market posts Q3 rebound amidst rising leasing demand: JLL
Total net absorption rose by 137.5% and vacancy rate slid to 13.4% QoQ.
Lands Department logs 22 lease changes, 3 exchanges in September quarter
Amongst deals, four of these were technical changes that did not involve a premium.
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