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Around 42% of consumers grapple to pay bills on time
Financial pressure amongst Hongkongers remains intense, following several waves of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Around 42% of consumers grapple to pay bills on time
Financial pressure amongst Hongkongers remains intense, following several waves of the COVID-19 outbreak.
BOC Hong Kong's operating income climbs 16% to $13.42b in Q1
The Q1 performance, however, was lower by 9.8% year-on-year.
Hong Kong jeweller Tse Sui Luen sees $40m net loss
The company said the pandemic continues to affect its operations.
Hong Kong bans flights from “extremely high risk” Nepal
Suspension of flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines have also been extended.
Four in 10 Hong Kongers received salary increases in 2020
Most of these saw their salaries rise by between 3% and 5%.
Measure granting personal tax concessions passes LegCo
The bill is expected to relieve financial burden of taxpayers.
Hong Kong relaxes COVID-19 measures as vaccine bubble starts
The government said the new social distancing measures would take effect from today, 29 April.
F&B operators driving up rents in non-core retail areas
About half of 65 deals done by Savills were situated in non-core areas.
HSBC's profit up 82% amidst expected credit losses
Its net profit for the quarter amounted to $35.7b (US$4.6b).
Travel scheme Round Two may start soon as tour limits relax
The first round, suspended in December, will likely resume in May.
HKMCI starts 100% personal loan guarantee scheme applications
The government will accept applications for six months.
Market Update: HSI extends loss, down 0.04%
The Hang Seng Index extended its recent losses, closeing down marginally by 0.04% or 11.29 points to end at 28,941.54 on Tuesday. This comes as investors await comments from the policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve.
Hong Kong extends Return2hk scheme for residents from China
Hong Kong residents may return to the city between 29 April to 16 May.
March sees $27b trade deficit
The total value of exports and imports rose 26.4% and 21.7%, respectively.
Gov't starts application for club-house subsidy
The scheme will extend $100,000 worth of subsidies for entertainment venues.
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific release SG-HK flight schedules
The inaugural flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will depart from 26 May.
Market Update: HSI down 0.43% as overseas virus resurgence worries weigh
The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.43% or 125.92 points to end at 28,952.83 on Monday, as fears over the resurgence of COVID-19 in overseas markets weighed on investor sentiment.