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Cathay to pay deferred dividend of $1.5b to HK government

The airline said it has been operating cash generative so far in 2023.

Centurion to withdraw listing from HKEX

The company will retain its primary listing on the SGX.

Second-stage of minimum wage consultation kicks off

Citizens can send views using an e-form or by post.

BOCHK warns customers against phishing messages, fake app

The case has been reported to the HKMA and the police.

Hong Kong Airlines increase flights to Mainland China

Additional flights will be operated to Chongqing, Sanya, and Hangzhou.

Property transactions declines 8.2% MoM in May

Year-on-year (YoY), it went down 33.5%.

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings announcement 2023

The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact

Hotel Ease Access Lai Chi Kok for sale for $410m

The hotel has 119 guestrooms with a total gross floor area of around 38,619 sq. ft.

Port cargo throughput down by 2.8% YoY in Q1

Inward cargo declined by 5.3%, whilst outward cargo rose by 1.9%.

Hong Kong, Singapore amongst leading markets in super-prime home sales

A total of 67 and 37 sales were recorded in Hong Kong and Singapore in the first quarter, respectively. 

Hong Kong posts $34.8b deficit in April

Its expenditure is at $69.6b, whilst its revenue was $34.8b.

Gov't to widen scope of eligible civil service job applicants

Departments would also consider undergraduates in expanding their pool of candidates.

HK proactively solidifies global financial centre status

The International Monetary Fund said Hong Kong reaffirms its status amidst recovery.

Singtel subsidiary Optus to issue HK$1.5b fixed rate notes

The notes would last ten years with a fixed rate of 4.635%.