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How Hong Kong plans to position itself as a greener city

The government will establish a green-tech committee as part of its efforts.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.3% 

There were 115,700 unemployed from December 2022 to February 2023.

Residential market sales to grow 49% in Q1 2023

It will be backed by China reopening and reduction of AVD.

Measures in place to combat abuse of public housing resources: gov’t 

Over 3,000 households have either surrendered their flats or had it confiscated. 

No delay in full implementation of eMPF platform: gov’t 

This is despite an expected eight months setback in the platform’s delivery. 

Gov’t proposes to ban disposable plastic tableware in catering premises

The proposed ban applies to both dine-in and takeaway customers.

HK is 3rd leading global city for the wealthy

There are 15,175 UHNW individuals with primary or secondary residence in HK.

Gov’t launches corporate internship scheme

Twenty four companies will participate in the scheme’s latest round.

Business receipts of major service industries fall double digits in Q4

The import/export trade industry recorded the largest decrease of 21.6% YoY.

What healthcare services do GBA travellers seek from HK?

GBA travellers go to HK due to treatments not being available in Mainland China.

Hong Kong Airlines to launch HK-Fukuoka flights

The flights to and from Fukuoka will begin on 7 April.

Prudential plc joins Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme

Stocks of the insurer will now be included in Southbound trading.