Hong Kong
Hong Kong Airlines increases staff salaries by 3.8%
                                                                                 
                    
                    The increase follows a commendable operational recovery in 2023.
                
                                
            Hong Kong Airlines increases staff salaries by 3.8%
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The increase follows a commendable operational recovery in 2023.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Consumer prices increase 1.7% YoY in January
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Compared to December 2022, the increase in inflation was more moderate. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Multinational companies offer more flexible work options
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Only four in 10 MNCs have a five-day in-office work. 
                    
                                        
                    
                BSD home sales increases moderately after relaxation of cooling measures
                                                                                                 
                        
                        There were 16 home sales involving BSD between November 2023 - January 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bank of East Asia unveils mobile app with personalised interface
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Users can create shortcuts for frequently performed tasks and can avail of rewards.
                    
                                        
                    
                Cathay Pacific’s passenger volume soars 66.4% YoY in January 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The airline carried 1.7 million passengers during the month.
                    
                                        
                    
                GHG emissions tools launched in HK
                                                                                                 
                        
                        These tools will assist SME and financial firms in the city with sustainability reporting.
                    
                                        
                    
                AI growth spurs HK data centres demand surge
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Global data creation is expected to double in the next five years.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKTDC outlines priorities to boost global business, C&E hub
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Amongst the focus areas is strengthening presence in the GBA.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong's Forbes 50 richest combined wealth falls 9%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Hong Kong’s wealthiest saw his fortune dip by 7%.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK insurance firms willing to invest in tech attract candidates in the sector
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Insurers in Hong Kong earn HK$18,000 to HK$200,000, depending on the applicable department and job role or level.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong eyes late 2024 to early 2025 for LNG bunkering
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Transport Minister Lam Sai-hung noted, however, that supply remains a challenge.
                    
                                        
                    
                1.43 million flock to Hong Kong during Golden Week
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Around 1.255 million travellers were from the Mainland.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t sets up 'Silver Economy' panel
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The panel will explore the economic potential of Hong Kong's growing elderly population.
                    
                                        
                    
                EU removes HK from tax cooperation watchlist
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The city’s removal follows the implementation of a new foreign-sourced income exemption regime.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK extends Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme to GBA
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The selection criteria for the scheme include service quality, management experience, and location.
                    
                                        
                    
                Population grows by 0.4% in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The government attributed the increase to the net inflow of 51,700 residents.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                