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SMEs in Hong Kong stayed “cautious” in March

Diffusions index in March dropped slightly to 44%.

SMEs in Hong Kong stayed “cautious” in March

Diffusions index in March dropped slightly to 44%.

What you need to know about the “vaccine bubble”

Social distancing measures will be eased amongst COVID-19 vaccine recipients.

IPO funds rose eight-fold in the first quarter

The 32 new listings in the first quarter, raised some $132.8b in IPO funds.

Firms expect salary stagnation to persist this year

More Hong Kong firms will likely freeze pay this year, compared to 2020, Hays has reported.

Jobs in life sciences sought after in 2021

Randstad has released a list of the most in-demand jobs in the healthcare field in Hong Kong.

Property market outlook hangs on global vaccine rollout

This, however, will still depend on local consumption behaviour, according to OCBC Research.

Mainland China's economic growth seen to boost Hong Kong trade

The tension between China and the United States, however, may pose threats.

Border reopening hinges on vaccine confidence

More than 5% of the Hong Kong population have been vaccinated since February.

Small business confidence crashes to record low: survey

Only 21% of respondents expect their business to grow this year.

High unemployment may persist if local infections resurge

The OCBC Treasure Research sees jobless rate to stand between 7%-8% in the first half of the year.

Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study

This comes as Hong Kong faces ‘new normal’ and uncertainty in 2021.

Hong Kong poised to recover

But it will take time, the HSBC Global Research says.

Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't

This comes as the jobless rate in Hong Kong rises to a new high.

Hongkong Land recovers with China project completions: report

Unrecognised sales in China increased by 39% as of end-2020.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic dropped in February

Average number of passengers per day in March expected to hit below 600.

Cathay Pacific suffers $21.6b loss amidst pandemic

Recovery remains uncertain as the aviation sector sees return of global passenger traffic to normal level in 2024.