Hong Kong
HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive
HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will reward those who have taken their vaccine shots.
Growing exodus of junior bankers poses talent shortage for banks in Asia: report
Even raises of up to 30% has failed to stop junior investment bankers from leaving.
Patek Philippe combines watchmaking artistry with exquisite rare handcrafts
On the occasion of the “Rare Handcrafts 2020-2021” exhibition, the Genevan manufacture presents a world debut with six models of grand complication timepieces or icons of watch design featuring artistic decorations such as manual engraving, grand feu cloisonné enamel, grand feu champlevé enamel, grand feu flinqué enamel, manual guilloching and gemsetting.
Patek Philippe presents the richest “Rare Handcrafts” collection at Geneva Salons
At its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône, from June 16 to 26, 2021, the manufacture is showcasing an extensive selection of over 75 pocket watches, wristwatches, dome clocks, and table clocks from its latest rare handcrafts collection.
AstraZeneca HK, Lippo Healthcare partner for health innovation in GBA
The collaboration will address healthcare challenges in treating chronic diseases.
Industrial production climbs 2.6% in Q1
This is an improvement compared to the 6.1% year-on-year decrease recorded in Q4 2020.
Hong Kong raises Indonesia’s COVID-19 risk level
Indonesia will be identified as a “very high-risk” area, starting 21 June.
Hong Kong’s national income rises 7.5% to $722b in Q1
This was attributed to a net inflow of investment income.
Morimatsu International eyes $2.48 per share price in global offering
The manufacturing firm will issue 250 million shares in its global offering.
Quantum Thinking profit rebounds $16.7m after 2020 loss
The Group recorded a $26.7m loss last year.
Hong Kong jobless likely to further drop in May: gov’t
But full employment is still a long way ahead.
How Hong Kong can capture opportunities in China’s 14th five-year plan
This will benefit sectors such as finance and technology amongst others.
Colombia, Korea now in Hong Kong’s high-risk list
The tighter border restrictions will take effect on 18 June.
Jardine Matheson offers three Mercedes Benz for you to get the jab done
The company will be offering $10m worth of incentives to promote vaccination.
Hong Kong’s exports to China rises 18.4% in Q1
Total exports for outward processing amounted to $134.6b during the quarter.
Cathay Pacific amongst Asia Pacific’s top carriers
The airline earned an overall score of 4.6 out of 5 in the Air Cargo Excellence Survey.
New measure raises stamp duty
It will increase the rate to 0.13% starting 1 August.