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Hong Kong bans import of aquatic products from 10 Japanese prefectures
Non-prohibited aquatic products from Japan also undergo radiological tests.
Hong Kong bans import of aquatic products from 10 Japanese prefectures
Non-prohibited aquatic products from Japan also undergo radiological tests.
Application for Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme opens
Application period ends on 12 January 2024.
Gov’t names new representatives to APEC Business Advisory Council
The new representatives will end their term on 31 December 2025.
Uber riders can now pay through AlipayHK
Brand-new AlipayHK and Uber users may claim promos and discounts.
HK halts import of poultry meat and products from certain US areas
In 9M23, HK imported 21,740 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat from the US.
HK Express offers $2 flights to senior citizens
The promo will run from November 15-19.
HK’s deal volume drops 22.5% YoY in January-October 2023 period
The decline in deals was also observed across multiple APAC markets.
Five in 10 AI companies in HK mull local and int'l expansion
Of those seeking expansion, 11% want to focus their business on the Mainland.
Hong Kong emerges as 2nd highest-paying city for marketers
The average annual marketing salary in Hong Kong is $756,359.04 (£79,155.27).
Link REIT's 6-month net property income rises 10.4%
The addition of Singapore retail assets to the REIT's portfolio helped boost its NPI.
SFC grants SEBA HK full license for crypto-related services
SEBA can now deal in and distribute securities in Hong Kong.
Manulife HK, Macau’s APE sales and core earnings grew more than half YoY
Higher demand in the mainland prompted this robust growth.
Commercial property investment volume rises 44% YoY to US$1b in 3Q23
Year-to-date, however, volume fell by 7% YoY to US$5b.
2023 GDP growth to be above 3%: FS Chan
Export of services will be the main growth driver for the rest of the year.
Foreign currency reserves hit US$416b in September
It increased from the US$415.7b record in September.
Hong Kong real wages to rise by 1.7% in 2024
Next year's growth is slightly lower than 2023's record.
Hong Kong cap rates increase in Q3
The gross yield of commercial properties in Hong Kong ranges from 2.85%-4.60%.