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March sees $27b trade deficit

The total value of exports and imports rose 26.4% and 21.7%, respectively.

March sees $27b trade deficit

The total value of exports and imports rose 26.4% and 21.7%, respectively.

Gov't starts application for club-house subsidy

The scheme will extend $100,000 worth of subsidies for entertainment venues.

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific release SG-HK flight schedules

The inaugural flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will depart from 26 May.

Market Update: HSI down 0.43% as overseas virus resurgence worries weigh

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.43% or 125.92 points to end at 28,952.83 on Monday, as fears over the resurgence of COVID-19 in overseas markets weighed on investor sentiment.

Inflation may still “reaccelerate”: OCBC

The bank maintained its inflation forecast at 1.6% to 1.8% in 2021.

SG-HK air travel bubble to start (again) on 26 May

The proposed bubble has seen multiple delays since it was first supposed to go ahead in November last year.

Aeon Store HK revenue rises 15.5% to $4.9b

This was attributed to sales growth, effective business plan, and government grants.

Business optimism in Hong Kong climbs to 16%

Only 9% of businesses expected a better situation over the coming three months in the preceding quarter.

Pave sees rising demand for overseas property investments

The firm helps buyers purchase cross-border and handles administration for clients.

Market Update: HSI ends week up 1.12% on tech, healthcare gains

The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed the week up by 323.41 points or 1.12% at 29,078.75 amidst gains in tech and healthcare shares due to fears over COVID-19 resurgence.

Inflation rate speeds up slightly to 0.5% in March

This is faster than the 0.3% recorded in the same month last year.

Hong Kong Customs cracks down on syndicate accused of $2.5b money laundering

Six persons were arrested in the operation named “Shadow Hunter II”.

Here are 2021's hybrid work trends you need to know

The work-from-home setup is unlikely to be going away just yet.

Market Update: HSI up 0.47%, trades higher as developed markets rebound

The Hang Seng Index reversed its loss as it closed up by 133.42 points or 0.47% at 28,755.34 on Thursday. This comes as recoveries were observed in developed markets.

Jobless rate fell to 6.8% in March, as fourth wave receded

This represents an improvement from the record high of 7.2% between December 2020-February 2021.

Struggling Gen Zs need to be 're-energized': study

More than 50% of Generation Z workers in Hong Kong say they are struggling.

Two-year slump ends as commercial property investment recovers: report

The total number of commercial real estate transactions rebounded by as much as 2.6x YoY.