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Talent crunch threatens Hong Kong’s financial sector as expats flee: report

Inconveniences in overseas travelling may reportedly turn away much-needed talent.

Talent crunch threatens Hong Kong’s financial sector as expats flee: report

Inconveniences in overseas travelling may reportedly turn away much-needed talent.

HK opposes EU sanctions

The sanctions were based on restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and press.

Cathay’s 2021 passenger traffic falls below 2020 figures

The airline only flew 717,059 passengers in 2021, lower than the 4.6 million in 2020.

Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension

The period covered will be from 21 January to 20 February.

Hong Kong inflation grows by 2.4% in December

This is significantly larger than the 1.8% growth in November.

Office market sees positive net absorption of 9,100 sq ft in December

This marks the third month of positive net absorption.

73% of restaurants are pessimistic as new wave threatens HK: Deliveroo

Only 26% are confident on the revenue on dine-in operations in the CNY.

'Vaccine measures won't be lifted anytime soon': Carrie Lam

Areas of concern include the quarantine hotel and pet shop clusters.

External merchandise trade volume up double digits in November 2021

Total exports and imports of goods rose by 14.6% YoY and 10.3% YoY, respectively.

HK visitor arrivals down 97.4% YoY in December

The tourism board attributes this to anti-epidemic measures involving border control. 

Gov't allots $570m financial aid for the tourism sector

About $270m of the aid will be given as one-off cash subsidies to practitioners.

HK tightens arrival rules for travellers from Bhutan

The rules will be implemented on 19 January.

Bank of China Hong Kong poised to benefit from GBA: analyst

A possible rate hike in March will also positively affect the bank.

HSBC Life opens online application for insurance plan

Eligible customers who will apply online can get a 20% first-year premium discount.

China, Hong Kong share of sales in top 100 luxury goods rises to 8.9%

Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group from China/HK SAR was amongst the top 10 companies.