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Telecom Digital annual profit climbs 68.6%

The telecom company recorded a profit of $135.2m in the year ended March 2021.

Security chief to move up as HK’s no. 2 official

This comes as reports of a cabinet reshuffling arise.

Grade A office market sees positive net absorption in May

This is the first time since July 2019, JLL said.

UK now in Hong Kong’s “very high-risk” list

Stricter requirements for travellers from UK will take effect on 28 June.

Hong Kong exports likely to grow 15% in 2021

The HKTDC reported export confidence rose for the 5th consecutive quarter.

Hong Kong imposes travel ban on Indonesia

Starting 25 June, Indonesia will be considered as an “extremely high-risk” area.

Job vacancies in Hong Kong reach 39,000 in March

This is a 7% drop compared to the previous year.

Wealthy Hong Kongers to reach 831,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

Inflation rate speeds up 1% in May

This is faster than 0.8% in April.

Emperor International suffers $767.4m loss

Its subsidiary, Emperor Entertainment Hotel, likewise recorded a loss in the year ending March 2021.

AXA, HKBN team up for comprehensive home protection plan

It bundles home insurance with fibre broadband service, network security and a smart home kit.

SFC strengthens policy after Archegos incident

It eyes stricter regulation over prime brokers, amongst others.

Hong Kong may ease entry for vaccinated persons

This does not apply to vaccinated persons from extremely or very high-risk places.

Ping An breaks through with AI-driven drug research

This is expected to speed up drug discovery which at present takes up to 15 years.

HKEX-listed Cafe de Coral plans China expansion

It is looking to penetrate residential areas in Tier 1 cities.

HSBC unveils new online trading platform for private bank clients in Asia

Clients can buy and sell securities in 10 markets worth up to US$10m daily.