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Deepfake scams soar 1,000% in Hong Kong
The city also had the highest identity fraud rate in fintech.
Deepfake scams soar 1,000% in Hong Kong
The city also had the highest identity fraud rate in fintech.
Hong Kong retains top APAC spot for ease of doing business
The city's simple and low tax system attracts investors.
Gov't resumes land acquisition for Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen NDA
The acquisition includes 1,460 sqm of land occupied by 27 graves and 23 urns.
Retail sales value plummets 14.7% in April amidst the Easter holidays
Only one retail outlet type recorded an increase in sales.
Safety code revision mandates video in confined spaces
Implementation will begin on 30 November.
New funding round for professional organisations starts June 1
The government allocated $200m to subsidise non-profit industry projects.
CLPe to install 2,000 bifacial solar panels on CityUHK buildings
The panels generate about 10% more electricity than traditional ones.
HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums
On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.
Companies adapt to new HKEX climate disclosures
Enhanced transparency and strategic adjustments drive corporate responses to the amended ESG Framework at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
HK amongst areas with costliest office fit out in APAC
Office fit-out costs $1,149 psf on average.
Scrapping of cooling measures fails to lift housing market
The volume of residential transactions over $50m in February fell 28.6%, MOM.
OFCA launches labelling scheme to boost 5G indoor coverage in buildings
It will push mobile network operators (MNOs) to improve 5G network coverage indoors.
Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital
She brings extensive experience in healthcare management at corporate and cluster levels.
Fixed comm services revenue to grow 2% in 5 years
This is thanks to the fixed broadband service segment.
Hong Kong and Chongqing Municipal expand cooperation in legal services
This also aims to boost economic growth.
Hongkong Land surpasses halfway mark in 2030 carbon reduction target
It achieved a 29% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline.
Retail rents under pressure as sales dip in May
Prime retail street rents, however, have gained momentum.