Noreen Jazul
Cathay Pacific hits post-pandemic milestone with over 2 million passengers
Its passenger volume rose by 15.1% YoY.
Economy grows 3.3% YoY in Q2 2024
Quarter-on-quarter, the economy grew by 0.4%.
CK Infrastructure gains approval for secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange
It expects to debut in the London bourse on 19 August/
Aspire enters HK to support expanding SMEs with multi-currency needs
Seven in 10 companies in Hong Kong plan to expand operations overseas.
Health Bureau adds 16 drugs to Chronic Disease Pilot Scheme
The addition includes anti-hypertensive drugs.
Diffusion index climbs to 41.8 in July, indicating SME growth
The index, however, remained in contractionary territory.
Wheelock acquires Hop Lung Industrial Building for HK$728m
The developer plans to redevelop the building into a "high-quality industrial project."
Cathay Pacific to expand flight offerings in Cambodia and Vietnam
Its low-cost carrier, HK Express, plans to launch a new route to Phu Quoc in Q4.
Visitor arrivals in June rise 14% YoY to 3.13 million
The MICE sector helped boost visitor arrivals.
Retail sales value fall 9.7% YoY to $29.9b in June
The government attributed the decline to changing consumption patterns.
Hong Kong ranks 46th globally for work-life balance
In Asia, it ranked thirteenth.
Stephenson Harwood fosters knowledge-sharing in new office
The legal firm’s Quarry Bay office has a centralised social hub and collaboration zone for learning by osmosis.
Value offerings essential for Hong Kong's mega-event success
Experts suggest partnering with event providers to create package tours.
Exports value climbs 14.8% in May
There were significant gains in electrical machinery.
Y.X blends work and play with VR gaming and study spaces at Y83
Y83 is the first student accommodation in Hong Kong to include a VR gaming area.
Consumer prices rise 1.2% YoY in May
Prices rose faster in May compared to April.
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