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Hong Kong bans Japanese aquatic products over radiation concerns
Hong Kong bans Japanese aquatic products over radiation concerns
These products include sea salt and seaweed.
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from France amidst avian influenza outbreak
In H1 2024, Hong Kong imported 830 tonnes of poultry meat and 110,000 eggs from France.
CBRE handles sale of Eco Tree Hotel Hong Kong
Tender deadline is on 26 September, 12 p.m.
Hong Kong to trial autonomous shuttle buses in Yuen Long
The trial will span approximately seven months.
Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth
Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.
Towngas net profits down by 16% YoY to $3.04b
Geopolitical tensions and hot weather posed a challenge to the group's business.
InvestHK projects 47% rise in Belt & Road companies’ presence in 2024
In H1 2024, 15% of newly-expanded firms in Hong Kong were from Belt and Road economies.
Unemployment rate stands at 3%
There were 117,800 unemployed people between May and July.
Cathay Pacific hits post-pandemic milestone with over 2 million passengers
Its passenger volume rose by 15.1% YoY.
Economy grows 3.3% YoY in Q2 2024
Quarter-on-quarter, the economy grew by 0.4%.
CK Infrastructure gains approval for secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange
It expects to debut in the London bourse on 19 August/
China Everbright Water secures Jiangyin Lingang Plant
Total contract value amounts to $514m.
HK launches Building Technology Research Institute
DEVB will give BTRi $10m in funding.
Hong Kong population at 7.5 million in mid-2024
It recorded 34,400 births and 52,400 deaths between mid-2023 and mid-2024.
Credit card receivables fall 0.2% QoQ to $151.2b in Q2
Year-on-year, however, it rose by 4.9%.
Rykadan One commercial units up for sale via EOI
The EOI will close on 30 August at 12 pm.
Why the talent crisis persist despite a larger pool
Professionals can command 15% to 20% salary increases in new permanent roles.