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Gov’t approves 12 building plans in June
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Gov’t approves 12 building plans in June
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Futu bags $1.2b net income in Q2 2024
Earnings per share stood at 1.08 Hong Kong cents.
Hong Kong warns consumers on toilet roll brands that may clog drains
Four toilet paper brands were found to have a high tendency to clog drainpipes.
SAP's new AI centre to boost productivity by 20% amongst 300 million users
Earlier this year it also announced full integration of AI into its cloud portfolios.
Hong Kong bans Japanese aquatic products over radiation concerns
These products include sea salt and seaweed.
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from France amidst avian influenza outbreak
In H1 2024, Hong Kong imported 830 tonnes of poultry meat and 110,000 eggs from France.
CBRE handles sale of Eco Tree Hotel Hong Kong
Tender deadline is on 26 September, 12 p.m.
Hong Kong to trial autonomous shuttle buses in Yuen Long
The trial will span approximately seven months.
Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth
Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.
Towngas net profits down by 16% YoY to $3.04b
Geopolitical tensions and hot weather posed a challenge to the group's business.
InvestHK projects 47% rise in Belt & Road companies’ presence in 2024
In H1 2024, 15% of newly-expanded firms in Hong Kong were from Belt and Road economies.
Unemployment rate stands at 3%
There were 117,800 unemployed people between May and July.
Cathay Pacific hits post-pandemic milestone with over 2 million passengers
Its passenger volume rose by 15.1% YoY.
Economy grows 3.3% YoY in Q2 2024
Quarter-on-quarter, the economy grew by 0.4%.
CK Infrastructure gains approval for secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange
It expects to debut in the London bourse on 19 August/
China Everbright Water secures Jiangyin Lingang Plant
Total contract value amounts to $514m.
HK launches Building Technology Research Institute
DEVB will give BTRi $10m in funding.