Hong Kong
Health department greenlights Nefecon for adult IgAN Patients
Hong Kong is the fourth jurisdiction that approved the use of Nefecon.
Health department greenlights Nefecon for adult IgAN Patients
Hong Kong is the fourth jurisdiction that approved the use of Nefecon.
Gov’t names new Airport Authority chairman
He will succeed Jack So.
Hong Kong updates financial account information exchange list
It removed nine jurisdictions and welcomed 11.
CLP Power launches $58m coupons programme to boost consumer spending
This will benefit around 580,000 households.
Mortgage loans in negative equity surge to 32,073 in Q1
The total value of residential mortgage loans rose to $165.3b.
Evergrande stalls 2023 annual results release
The company also warned of possible delays in the 2023 report distribution.
Statutory minimum wage to undergo annual review
The government will review the minimum age through two indicators.
Job title inflation trend fading in Hong Kong
About three in 10 employees practice job title inflation.
Fraud costs HK firms $3.64 per dollar lost
Financial institutions face a higher cost of $4.31.
Retail rents up 1.8% QoQ in 1Q24 amidst tourism surge
Tsim Sha Tsui led submarkets with a 2.6% increase.
Grade A office rent dips 2.5% QoQ in 1Q24
Major submarkets like Island East experienced decline in rents.
Hang Seng Bank floats Q1 dividend of HK$1.2 per share
The payment date is set for 6 June.
SME workers eye 3.8% salary hike in 2024: Prudential
Whilst pay was cited as the top factor to remain in their job, the survey also noted the importance of non-financial benefits for SME workers.
New campaign elevates incentive travel experiences in Hong Kong
The campaign offers over 100 new Hong Kong experiences.
No new applicants for sale of old buildings in Q1
Demand and investments for private residential units have slowed.
Hong Kong and Shanghai eye stronger healthcare collaboration
The two will push forward the “Healthy China” initiative.
Hong Kong and Shanghai strengthen ties across various sectors
Some areas of collaboration include the Belt and Road development and business investment, innovation and technology, digital economy, finance, and civil aviation.