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Quarantine arrangements revised: local air crew must follow strict layover rules

The government revised its quarantine rules for local air crew on 4 October, making locally based crew going overseas subject to strict layover conditions.

Quarantine arrangements revised: local air crew must follow strict layover rules

The government revised its quarantine rules for local air crew on 4 October, making locally based crew going overseas subject to strict layover conditions.

RMB stock trading plan gets backing from listed issuers

Amongst those who indicated support include Hang Seng Index constituent stocks.

Kennedy town site to be sold via public tender

The property was assigned for non-industrial purposes.

Gov’t deficit hits $183b 

The government took into account the proceeds of $20b received from the issuance of green bonds.   The government recorded a deficit of $183b in the first five months of the current financial year, taking into account the proceeds of $20b received from the issuance of green bonds.   There was a deficit because some major types of revenue like salaries and profits taxes are received towards the end of a financial year.    In the first five months, government expenditure was $319.2b, whilst revenue was $116.2b.

Gov’t to sell 3 residential sites in October-December quarter

The sites will provide about 2,500 units of flats.

Party time! Gov’t eases distancing measures in bars, clubs

The new measures will take effect on 6 October.

Sustainability in the workplace: In which areas should companies do more?

Workers (27%) think that their company is lagging in their sector in terms of sustainability efforts.

Cathay Pacific elevates chatbot performance with AI training platform

The platform helps chatbots provide more accurate responses to travel inquiries.

How are Hong Kongers attitude change whilst living with COVID-19?

Some have an increased desire to travel whilst some are still concerned about health.

Hong Kong set to enable new tax measures

The measures aim to tighten rules under BEPS.

Hong Kong sets sights on innovation and technology

The government has set aside $10b to enrich the I&T ecosystem.

Quota for private cars crossing Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge raised

Up to 500 private cars can now cross the bridge per month.

Hong Kong may see negative economic growth in 2022

This is due to the rising cost of capital and tightening monetary conditions amongst others. 

Reverse quarantine talks with Shenzhen 'progressing’: CE Lee

Officials are still discussing whether HK citizens will conduct pre-quarantine in the city or Shenzhen.