Hong Kong
Nearly 90,000 Hongkongers acquire digital skills amidst pandemic
Nearly 90,000 Hongkongers acquire digital skills amidst pandemic
Globally, Microsoft has helped over 30 million individuals upskill.
Jobs in life sciences sought after in 2021
Randstad has released a list of the most in-demand jobs in the healthcare field in Hong Kong.
Retail recovery remains challenged, despite February increase
OCBC has forecast 2021 retail sales to increase 15% year-on-year, yet this is still below pre-pandemic levels.
Industrial buildings seen as a new source of residential land: JLL
A new pilot scheme is expected to attract investors looking to develop residential projects.
Median monthly income in Hong Kong rises to $18,400
The 50th percentile of workers in Hong Kong earned $74.40 an hour in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department has calculated.
SmarTone launches partnership with international mobile top-up platform Ding
The service will help expats living in Hong Kong to send mobile top-ups to their families back home.
COSCO Shipping rebounds in 2020 2H
The company recorded a net profit increase during the year, despite the impact of the pandemic.
SSY Group net profits falls 46.1% to $612m in 2020
It also recorded a $4.2b revenue during the year.
Real estate investments in Asia-Pacific expected to rebound in 2021
Cushman & Wakefield said it will generate around US$165b.
December wage rate unchanged at 1%
The government said this is the slowest in nearly 11 years.
Haitong International joins Singapore Exchange
This will allow the Group to expand its service scope ifurther into the Greater China region.
Awareness of IP rules remains high: survey
Over 87% of Hong Kongers are aware that copyright, trademarks, and patents are protected under law.
Media firm Asiaray suffers another financial loss
Despite money currently heading in the wrong direction, the Group believes it can seize opportunities during the crisis.
China Mobile falls behind on mobile service revenue: OCBC
The bank has estimated China Mobile's mobile service revenue dropped 7% year-on-year.
Tourism board launches “Staycation Delight” programme
The programme allows the public to redeem a hotel package discount using $800 receipts from retail and dining outlets.
Property market outlook hangs on global vaccine rollout
This, however, will still depend on local consumption behaviour, according to OCBC Research.
Government says BioNTech vaccine probe shows no system error
Hong Kong authorities have assured those who have already received the vaccine, that it is safe.
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