Hong Kong
HK approves 15 building plans in March
Four were approved on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon, and nine in the New Territories.
HK approves 15 building plans in March
Four were approved on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon, and nine in the New Territories.
75% of HK consumers shop on social media: report
Features such as payment methods, personalisation, and payment security are also crucial for attracting customers.
Disappointing 1Q'24 dampens Prudential's outlook: Jefferies
Jefferies reduced its price target by 22%.
Niche crisis pushes Hong Kong towards green burials
Companies may offer boat trips for scattering ashes as interest in green burials rises.
Govt launches Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme for site workers
The scheme seeks to ensure a safe work environment for site workers.
Unemployment rate stands at 3%
There were 113,700 unemployed people from February and April.
Cathay Pacific's passenger volume rise 26.1% YoY in April
The airline carried 1.74 million passengers.
Acquiring AI skills could boost salary up to 28%: Study
IT workers are seen to benefit the most from this.
DDoS attacks in Hong Kong see drop after 3Q24 surge
Hong Kong accounts for 6% of attacks in APAC.
Govt OKs recommendations for ecological mitigation measures
The approval requires CEDD to follow certain conditions.
Hong Kong and Peru finalise FTA, signing planned for this year
The agreement will cover trade in goods, services, and investments.
Service exports drive HK's 2.7% GDP growth in 1Q24
Exports of services grew 8.4% YoY.
HKMA and PBoC extend e-CNY pilot to Hong Kong residents
E-CNY wallet users can top up their wallets through 17 partner banks.
Govt trials new technology to convert chicken waste into energy
The trial is set for August.
PwC releases report on eHKD implementation for low balance retail investors
It explores the potential impact of a hypothetical digital currency, e-HKD, on financial transactions.
Green-blue-grey infrastructure effective in mitigating urban heat: study
A framework was introduced to guide GBGI implementation.
HTX platform withdraws HK licence application for second time
The company should leave Hong Kong within three months.