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Industrial buildings seen as a new source of residential land: JLL

A new pilot scheme is expected to attract investors looking to develop residential projects.

Industrial buildings seen as a new source of residential land: JLL

A new pilot scheme is expected to attract investors looking to develop residential projects.

Median monthly income in Hong Kong rises to $18,400

The 50th percentile of workers in Hong Kong earned $74.40 an hour in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department has calculated.

SmarTone launches partnership with international mobile top-up platform Ding

The service will help expats living in Hong Kong to send mobile top-ups to their families back home.

COSCO Shipping rebounds in 2020 2H

The company recorded a net profit increase during the year, despite the impact of the pandemic.

SSY Group net profits falls 46.1% to $612m in 2020

It also recorded a $4.2b revenue during the year.

Real estate investments in Asia-Pacific expected to rebound in 2021

Cushman & Wakefield said it will generate around US$165b.

December wage rate unchanged at 1%

The government said this is the slowest in nearly 11 years.

Haitong International joins Singapore Exchange

This will allow the Group to expand its service scope ifurther into the Greater China region.

Awareness of IP rules remains high: survey

Over 87% of Hong Kongers are aware that copyright, trademarks, and patents are protected under law.

Media firm Asiaray suffers another financial loss

Despite money currently heading in the wrong direction, the Group believes it can seize opportunities during the crisis.

China Mobile falls behind on mobile service revenue: OCBC

The bank has estimated China Mobile's mobile service revenue dropped 7% year-on-year.

Tourism board launches “Staycation Delight” programme

The programme allows the public to redeem a hotel package discount using $800 receipts from retail and dining outlets.

Government says BioNTech vaccine probe shows no system error

Hong Kong authorities have assured those who have already received the vaccine, that it is safe.

Societe Generale pars a floor in Hong Kong office space

The French bank joins DBS in relinquishing office spaces due to growing prices in Hong Kong.

Leading tourists closer to locals may reduce misbehaviour: study

Closing the “psychological distance” between the locals and tourists could prompt visitors to follow rules abroad.

New pilot scheme to spur industrial investment: CBRE

The firm said $4.1b worth of investments were made in the first quarter of the year alone.

HKMA launches Global Regtech Challenge

It aims to raise awareness on the potential of regtech adoption.