Noreen Jazul
Hong Kong IPO proceeds surge 116.65% in 9M24
Hong Kong IPO proceeds surge 116.65% in 9M24
Chinese companies dominated new listings in Hong Kong.
Minimum wage for domestic helpers to increase by 2.5%
It will apply to all contracts signed on 28 September.
College homes, industrial sites a bright spot in Hong Kong property slump
Converted hotels and industrial estates offer investors a lifeline.
Exports value rise 6.4% in August, easing from July's growth
July recorded a 13.1% YoY growth.
Cathay Pacific expands North America routes with new HK-Dallas flights
It will operate flights to and from Dallas in April 2025.
GIC divests 50% of Westfield Whitford City to JY Group for A$195m
The acquisition marks JY Group's first joint venture with Scentre Group.
HKMA reduces base rate to 5.25% in response to US Fed rate cut
The US Fed imposed a 50bps cut to its federal funds rate.
Hong Kong's independent director caps face opposition
About 1,500 lingering and 23 overboarding INEDS in 810 and 181 firms are in the spotlight.
AIA offers welcoming, campus-inspired workplace
The insurance group’s headquarters in Hong Kong has an indoor track, gym and sports hall.
Tan Chong posts HK$35.9m loss in H1 2024 as automotive sales drop sharply
It reversed its HK$126.9m net profit in H1 2023.
Exports value climbs 13.1% in July
There were significant gains in electrical machinery.
Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion
The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.
OKOSIX eyes $5m funding to increase reach
The green-tech startup will use the funds to apply for global patents and scale production.
Henderson Land profit falls 47% YoY to $3.17b in H1 2024
The company attributed the decline to fair value loss incurred during the period.
HKEX profit drops 3% YoY in H1 2024 despite record Q2 earnings
Q2 profit was $3.2b, a second-quarter high.
Consumer prices rise 2.5% YoY in July, accelerating from June’s increase
In June, prices rose by 1.5% YoY.
Cathay Pacific emerges as the most talked-about airline in mainstream media
About 2,900 articles were written about the airline.
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