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Cathay Group rebounds from loss, posts $4.3b profit in 1H23 

The group’s 1H23 profit translates to a 9,267% YoY jump.

Mastercard enables China visitors payment option through WeChat Pay

Inbound cross-border travel to China improved to around 50% of 2019 levels. 

Foreign currency reserves hit US$421.6b in July

It rose from the US$417.3b record in June.

Nine out of 10 HK, GBA policyholders trust their personal data with insurers: Survey

Personalisation, improved claims, and cost savings influenced their trust.

HKIA career expo to offer over 100 jobs

Amongst the companies that will participate in the expo is Hong Kong Airlines.

SG RNA tech firm completes $390m Series D funding; applies for HKEX

Mirxes creates diagnostic solutions to early detect diseases.

Hong Kong leads optimistic growth amid talent challenges

Abhishek Bajaj discusses Colliers report on how occupiers can overcome talent shortage by embracing ESG, technology, and smart real estate strategies.

Nearly three-quarters of workers prepare to look for new job

Inflation and workplace instability fuelled this development.

Property sales drop 7.3% MoM in July

Year-on-year sales fell by 11.4%.

More than a quarter of workers have side jobs for extra income

Above 30% of side hustlers use the extra money for living expenses.

Hongkongers dominate England’s property market with £10.8b portfolio 

They also preside over the most valuable bricks-and-mortar portfolio in England.