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Hong Kong population at 7.5 million in mid-2024
It recorded 34,400 births and 52,400 deaths between mid-2023 and mid-2024.
Hong Kong population at 7.5 million in mid-2024
It recorded 34,400 births and 52,400 deaths between mid-2023 and mid-2024.
Credit card receivables fall 0.2% QoQ to $151.2b in Q2
Year-on-year, however, it rose by 4.9%.
Rykadan One commercial units up for sale via EOI
The EOI will close on 30 August at 12 pm.
Why the talent crisis persist despite a larger pool
Professionals can command 15% to 20% salary increases in new permanent roles.
Wing Tai braces for up to $236.7m loss in H1
Impairment provisions and change in property values totalled over HK$1b.
Gov’t cracks down on suspected resale of hospital medicines
The case involves Lactulose, a medicine classified as a “non-poison”.
HKMA, Cyberport launch GenA.I. Sandbox for financial sector
This aims to boost AI adoption.
China Everbright Water’s H1 net profit down 8% to $581.15m
Direct and operating costs jumped 25%.
Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave
41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.
Equinix invests $124m in sixth data centre in Hong Kong
It will offer 3,550 cabinets.
74% of HK employers open to hiring SEN youths
Over 76.5% of respondents have not previously hired SEN youths.
HKMA to hold tender for 2-year exchange fund notes
A total of $1.2b in two-year notes will be offered.
Govt launches new funding scheme to subsidise industrial site development
The scheme offers companies up to $45m in funding for three projects.
Gov’t to use North Lantau HKICC site for AsiaWorld-Expo expansion
Medical equipment, furniture, and consumables will be transferred to public hospitals.
Gov't boosts crackdown on frozen meat sales with operation "Pearl"
Sellers of frozen meat without permission will face fines of up to $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.
Health Bureau adds 16 drugs to Chronic Disease Pilot Scheme
The addition includes anti-hypertensive drugs.
Diffusion index climbs to 41.8 in July, indicating SME growth
The index, however, remained in contractionary territory.
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