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                    6 steps to HK’s resurgence
                                                                                                 
                        
                        PwC said the city still faces strong headwinds including slower-than-expected recovery of the Chinese Mainland economy.
                    
                                        
                    
                BOCHK Hong Kong dollar interest rates stay the same
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Savings accounts with a daily account balance over HK$1m will enjoy a bonus rate.
                    
                                        
                    
                Investors must venture on regulated virtual assets platforms amidst JPEX incident: Lee
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Lee said licencing protects investors and ensures a good risk control system.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong drops to No.2 spot in global economic freedom ranking
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Improvement in its size of government boosted Singapore in the rankings.
                    
                                        
                    
                Unemployment rate sits at 2.8%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        There were 112,100 unemployed people from June to August.
                    
                                        
                    
                BOCHK warns of 9 fraudulent websites, phishing email
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It has reported the case to local authorities.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s drainage system prevented a greater impact: Guy Carpenter
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The 2008 rainstorm alone generated HK$237m incurred claims.
                    
                                        
                    
                Newly resumed flights helped increase Cathay Pacific’s travelers by 603%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It carried a total of 1,784,980 passengers in August 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                340 vehicle registration marks up for public sale in October
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Applicants who paid the $1,000 deposit to reserve a mark are still asked to participate in the bidding.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong luxury house prices down 1.5%: Knight Frank
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Unsold inventory from new projects placed pressure on the market.
                    
                                        
                    
                Five industrial buildings on sale for $1.4b: CBRE
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Properties are planned to be developed into elderly homes.
                    
                                        
                    
                Fidelity’s SmartRetire App 4.0+ recognised with the prestigious HKB Technology Excellence Awards
                                                                                                 
                        
                        With major upgrades, this innovative App provides clients a seamless one-stop platform to manage their accounts with Fidelity without any hassle.
                    
                                        
                    
                Properties in Quarry Bay sold via public auction
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The properties are located on Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road.
                    
                                        
                    
                StanChart HK inks MOU to promote business, dev’t between HK and Dubai
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This include promoting the growth of family offices, fintechs, and virtual asset industries.
                    
                                        
                    
                AI-startup Fourth Paradigm plans to list on HKEX
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The company’s cornerstone investors have subscribed to shares worth about US$96.8m.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking
                                                                                                 
                        
                        She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.