Hong Kong
Government to launch next phase of Employment Support Scheme
The next round will be focused on helping SMEs.
Government to launch next phase of Employment Support Scheme
The next round will be focused on helping SMEs.
Six Hong Kong securities firms rated as credit negative due to China’s property stress
Despite this, strong parent support and low leverage are expected to mitigate its potential impact.
SME receipts diffusion index dips to 29.9 for February
The logistics and real estate sectors saw the most dips at 20 and 25.9, respectively.
Deliveroo expends $2m in plastic-free incentives with restaurants
This was the result of a partnership between the delivery company and Sustainabl.
OLA to continue subsidy efforts under Anti-Epidemic Fund's 6th round
The application period is set to last until 17 March.
AIA acquires Blue Cross for $1.53b
This is set to expand the scope of the Bank of East Asia’s existing partnership with AIA.
Around 5 of 10 FIs use robotic process automation
This is expected to grow as 31% plan to adopt RPA in the next 6 months.
Hong Kong falls 19 places to 77th in latest liveability rankings
COVID-19 restrictions and tightened press freedom contributed to the dip in the list.
Fifth Covid wave to lower residential sales volumes and retail sales: Moody's
Companies are expected to weather out disruptions for up to 6 months.
About $1.26b of budget earmarked for tourism support
This follows the $3.8b earlier investment to make HK a tourism destination.
Grade A office rents vacancy rates down 0.2% to 9.4% for January
This continues a four-month streak of positive net absorption.
Here are the 5 key trends that will shape the labour market
This is against the backdrop of an era-defining hybrid phenomenon, IWG said.
6 of 10 SMEs face logistical challenges
56%, meanwhile, look to increase the use of on-demand delivery.
Penny’s Bay Quarantine Center to launch as community isolation facility
This comes as the government reported 351 cases today.
HKMA records 0.4% increase in total deposits in December 2021
Local currency deposits, meanwhile, decreased by 0.8%.
88 Robinson Road completes sale by public auction
JLL served as the auctioneer for the property.
Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension
The period covered will be from 21 January to 20 February.
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