Jaleen Ramos
China Telecom unveils direct-to-phone satellite connectivity in Hong Kong
China Telecom unveils direct-to-phone satellite connectivity in Hong Kong
It is powered by the Tiantong-1 satellite system.
Swire Properties’ HK office occupancy holds steady at 93% in Q12024
It also maintained nearly full occupancy at its Pacific Place with 98%.
Lai Sun sells mid-levels apartments for $28m
It boasts a total saleable area of approximately 5,338 square feet.
HK's institutional investors infuse US$1.2b into APAC real estate
Investments into Hong Kong, however, dropped.
Hong Kong and Shanghai strengthen ties across various sectors
Some areas of collaboration include the Belt and Road development and business investment, innovation and technology, digital economy, finance, and civil aviation.
Mainland residents granted extended 14-day business stay in HK
Application of the exit endorsement for talent to Beijing and Shanghai was also extended.
HK anticipates 112k private flats in next 3-4 years
It is up by 3,000 units from the previous estimate.
HK extends grant scheme to boost OFCs and REITs
The extended scheme will start accepting applications from 10 May.
Hong Kong aims to lead in IP trading
Key initiatives include recruiting diverse patent examiners and introducing a "patent box" tax incentive.
Citybus approved to import 20 NFB drivers
Imported NFB drivers are restricted from other duties beyond the scheme.
Residential property first-hand sales soar post-cooling measures removal
Transaction volume for residential units is projected to increase 43% YoY in 2024.
Emirates launches aircraft engineer recruitment drive in Hong Kong
Available roles include licensed aircraft engineers, aircraft technicians, and engineering support staff.
Delta Global partners with HK leaders on sustainable retail
Hong Kong consumers' environmental awareness has only increased by 25% over the past two years.
Luxury sustainable packaging expert Delta Global has partnered with Hong Kong's key sustainability leaders to form the Sustainable Retail Collective to help fashion retail brands improve their sustainability practices ahead of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charging scheme.
Chabaidao shares plummet 27% in HK debut
Analysts blame competition, weak sentiment for Chabaidao's disappointing debut.
Prime office rentals in Hong Kong plunge 9.5% YoY in Q1 2024
Overall, the Asia-Pacific region's prime office rental market reported a 3.2% YoY decrease.
Hong Kong sees 194% surge in credit monitoring enrollment
About 84% of Hong Kong consumers deemed credit monitoring important.
HK Express announces new direct flights to Sanya
It also offers limited-time promotional fares starting at HK$328 for one-way trips.
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