Jaleen Ramos
Hong Kong retail sales down 10.1% in August
Hong Kong retail sales down 10.1% in August
It was due to changing consumption patterns, a strong Hong Kong dollar, and increased summer travel.
Hong Kong amongst best economies for international business
It excelled particularly in international trade, business entry, and utility services.
HK halts poultry imports from parts of US due to bird flu outbreak
The decision follows a WOAH notification about outbreaks in California and Florida.
Mobile operators can soon install facilities without fees in new buildings
This is effective starting 1 April 2025.
Labour Department revokes licence of JB Employment Agency in Kwun Tong
This marks the first instance of an EA licence being revoked in 2024.
Hong Kong strengthen ties with European businesses
He encouraged British businesses and talent to explore opportunities in Hong Kong.
Lam promotes Hong Kong's legal services in Kuala Lumpur visit
One highlight of the discussion was Malaysia's need for cross-jurisdictional legal services.
Adrian Cheng resigns as CEO of New World Development
Ma Siu-Cheung will assume his role.
Cathay Airbus defect could lead to ‘extensive’ damage, Hong Kong probe reveals
The investigation found that a ruptured fuel hose connected to one of the engine’s fuel spray nozzles caused the fire.
Luxury brands set to double retail space at K11 Musea
This expansion capitalises on the prime location and increasing foot traffic of K11 Musea.
Study Subsidy Scheme to support nearly 4,000 undergraduate places in 2025-26
The scheme will fund 3,365 places in first-year undergraduate programmes.
Hong Kong launches new silver bonds batch
Each bond is priced at $10,000.
Hong Kong population at 7.5 million in mid-2024
It recorded 34,400 births and 52,400 deaths between mid-2023 and mid-2024.
Gov’t cracks down on suspected resale of hospital medicines
The case involves Lactulose, a medicine classified as a “non-poison”.
74% of HK employers open to hiring SEN youths
Over 76.5% of respondents have not previously hired SEN youths.
HKMA to hold tender for 2-year exchange fund notes
A total of $1.2b in two-year notes will be offered.
New cancer drugs added to HK’s drug formulary
Patients using these drugs will pay only standard fees.
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