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Wing Tai braces for up to $236.7m loss in H1

Wing Tai braces for up to $236.7m loss in H1

Impairment provisions and change in property values totalled over HK$1b.

Gov’t cracks down on suspected resale of hospital medicines

The case involves Lactulose, a medicine classified as a “non-poison”.

Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave

41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.

74% of HK employers open to hiring SEN youths

Over 76.5% of respondents have not previously hired SEN youths. 

HKMA to hold tender for 2-year exchange fund notes

A total of $1.2b in two-year notes will be offered.

Govt launches new funding scheme to subsidise industrial site development

The scheme offers companies up to $45m in funding for three projects.

Gov’t to use North Lantau HKICC site for AsiaWorld-Expo expansion

Medical equipment, furniture, and consumables will be transferred to public hospitals.

Gov't boosts crackdown on frozen meat sales with operation "Pearl"

Sellers of frozen meat without permission will face fines of up to $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.

Diffusion index climbs to 41.8 in July, indicating SME growth

The index, however, remained in contractionary territory. 

Wheelock acquires Hop Lung Industrial Building for HK$728m

The developer plans to redevelop the building into a "high-quality industrial project."

HKMCI introduces flexible rental options for homeowners

This aims to help homeowners with their needs.

What expanding Hong Kong companies seek from advisory firms

Eight in 10 companies in the city plan to expand overseas in the next three years. 

AirAsia launches new HK-Bali, Jakarta routes

The first flights will operate on 1 and 8 October.