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Credit card receivables up 0.2% in Q2

The combined delinquent and rescheduled ratio rose slightly to 0.47%.

Credit card receivables up 0.2% in Q2

The combined delinquent and rescheduled ratio rose slightly to 0.47%.

Government unveils enhanced measures for Distance Business Programme

The funding period for subscription-based IT solutions will be extended from six to 12 months.

Export volume down 6.2% in H1

Total exports continued to decline for the fourth-straight month in June.

Cathay Pacific records $9.87b loss for H1

The airlines’ passenger business does not expect to make a recovery for some time.

95% of new office lettings in June occurred outside Central area

International brands, such as IWG and MUJI, are increasingly flocking to new areas.

InvestHK floats fast-track fintech programme

Up to 90 firms could get funding and partnership opportunities with large corporates and investors.

Hong Kong crisis deals $59.68b blow to property tycoons

CK Asset, Wharf and Sun Hung Kai are some of the property firms that took a big hit.

Businesses spearhead fintech usage in Hong Kong

40% reported heavy usage of digital payments.

WeLab Bank rolls out in Hong Kong

Clients can open an account in five minutes.

Restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $21.2b in Q2

The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.

Residential sales to drop as third COVID-19 wave persists

New residential projects scheduled for sale are also likely to be further postponed.

Mortgage applications slipped 7.9% in June

Despite a jump in approved loans, mortgage loans drawn down also rose 23.8%.

Lands Department awards Tai Po site tender to Wealth Honour

It spans about 22,608 sqm and is designated for private residential purposes.

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

GDP sinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure continues to counter the growing public consumption.

Exports down 1.3% in June

Exports to major markets outside Asia saw double-digit decline.