Noreen Jazul
Cathay’s cargo business ‘exceptionally strong’ in November
Cathay’s cargo business ‘exceptionally strong’ in November
The airline operated 71% of its pre-pandemic capacity during the month.
Resumption of quarantine-free travel to Mainland on track: Lam
HK officials to meet with Mainland officials on planned travel resumption.
HKEX lists first MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETFs
A total of three EFTs listed on the bourse.
HK tightens rules for travellers from Mauritius and Sierra Leone
Non-residents who stayed in these counties within 21 days will be barred entry.
Index of industrial production for manufacturing industries grows 7.8% YoY
Q3’s IIP growth was higher compared to the previous quarter.
Business receipts of service industries rise in double-digits in Q3
Amongst industries, transportation had the highest growth, jumping 76.5% YoY.
Property market on ‘cusp of full recovery’ in 2022: JLL
Across submarkets, retail will have the strongest growth next year.
Which sector had the highest total receipts for 2020?
The combined total receipts of the sectors decreased by 6.7% YoY to $4,614.7b.
HKEX mulls establishment of New York office
The office is expected to open as early as 2022.
HK places five more countries on their high-risk list
These five countries have Omricon cases.
HK to spend about HK$240b for green initiatives in next 15-20 years
The initiatives include accelerating net-zero electricity generation.
Hang Seng, HKTDC form one-stop digital solutions platform
InnoClub will provide solutions in three focus areas.
Cargo carrying Cathay Pacific back to operating breakeven: Jefferies
The airline’s cargo yield is also expected to be 2% higher h-o-h in 2H21.
HK is 4th best market for forex trading: InvestinGoal
The city received a 9.23 score out of 10.
Office fit-out costs rebound 9% YoY to HKD$935 per sq ft
HK costs are the 9th most expensive in the Asia Pacific.
HK companies expect a 1.7% salary hike in 2022: survey
Employees with digital transformation-related jobs are most likely to benefit.
Retail sales jump 12% YoY to $30.7b in October
A government spokesman attributed the increase to entrenched economic recovery.
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