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Hong Kong rubber stamps first standard patent by original grant
The country’s new grant system now allows a direct route for patent protection.
Hong Kong rubber stamps first standard patent by original grant
The country’s new grant system now allows a direct route for patent protection.
Hong Kong-Mexico investment pact to take effect on 16 June
The agreement ensures fair, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment of investments.
Cargo throughput at HK ports dropped 14% in Q1
Total port cargo throughput amounted to 49.2 million tonnes during the quarter.
“Boiler room” fraudsters ordered to compensate 75 investors
Victims of the scam have not been able to recover their investments.
Online brokerage Futu secures “BBB” S&P rating
It is the first online brokerage in Asia Pacific to obtain an international rating.
Cathay coaxes Hong Kongers to get vaccine jab with party flight
The airline will also give away 20 million Asia Miles in a draw.
Daily Briefing: Largest meat processor back online following cyberattack; Huawaei launches OS; Trade tensions between Australia and China
Brazil-based meat processor JBS SA was hacked by Russian-speaking gang REvil, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
Inland Revenue amendments bill passed
It will take effect on 11 June after it is gazetted.
Green Employment Scheme to create 800 new jobs
Of this, 500 are time-limited whilst 300 are subsidised jobs.
Hong Kong property sales slip 2% in May
The Land Registry received 8,965 sale and purchase agreements during the month.
HKEX employees get 2-day vaccine leave
This is in line with the Hong Kong’s vaccine drive.
StanChart unit, BC Group to create crypto-exchange platform
It will target corporate clients in the UK, and Europe.
Daily Briefing: Russia central bank governor says digital currencies are the future; OPEC to boost oil output; IMF and World Bank to prioritize vaccinations
Russia could pilot test the digital rouble next year.
New law requires real-name registration for SIM card owners
This is intended to prevent and detect crimes related to the use of prepaid SIM cards.
New wave of migration unlikely to impact housing prices: JLL
Hong Kongers movement out of the city will have minimal impact on prices.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Launches Series of Multifunction Devices / Printers Under New Brand
Announcing ApeosPro / Apeos C / ApeosPrint Series Featuring New Design and Enhanced Security Functions.
Vaccination “critical” in operational risk management: SFC
The SFC has issued a circular asking corporations to review their continuity plans.
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