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AIA HK and Citibank donate ARIA test machine to HKLSS, commemorates 10th year
The donation hopes to benefit 3,000 individuals in need of early detection diseases and strokes.
Sun Life expands private health services to HNW market
High-net-worth clients in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan will have access to US-based PinnacleCare.
HK OK's 9 building plans in November
In the same month, the government received 2,950 reports of unauthorized building works.
HK, Croatia inks tax agreement
This will serve as a guide for investors on potential tax liabilities.
Gov’t introduces new measures to bolster financial ties with China
These measures will also benefit Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.
Hong Kong ranks 39th in most increase in minimum wage in a year
The minimum wage in Hong Kong increased by 6.7% in the last year.
HKIA announces new executive director
Two executive directors will be appointed soon to oversee long-term and general business.
Office fit-out cost growth moderates to 2.3% in 2023
Hong Kong is amongst the most expensive markets for fit-outs in APAC.
Gov’t appoints 19 members to new tourism committee
The new members will serve the committee until December 2025.
HKIA sees record passenger and flight movements in December
In December, passenger volume increased 1.7 times YoY to 4.3 million.
Consumer prices rise 2.4% YoY in December
The December inflation is lower than the November record of 2.6%.
Fewer businesses feel optimistic about 1Q24
Only 13% expect their business situation to be better.
Hang Seng enables credit card customers to use loyalty points in AlipayHK
They can use their loyalty points to pay at over 150,000 outlets that accept AlipayHK payments.
Housing market to enter a phase of ‘relative surplus’ between 2024-2027
JLL noted that the annual average sales of new homes in Hong Kong is only 16,400.
HK Express launches daily flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport
The service will commence on 12 March.
Jobless rate unchanged at 2.9%
The total number of unemployed people stands at 105,700.