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Hong Kong's privacy watchdog asks Facebook to report on data leak

The social media giant has reportedly had an issue involving the personal data of some 500 million users.

Aoyuan's contracted property sales surge in first quarter

The sales grew by more than 110%, compared to the same quarter last year.

Hong Kong economy may rebound 4.1% this year: OCBC

In its monthly report on Hong Kong, OCBC said the economy was showing signs of recovery.

China Mobile hailed as fastest 5G network of Q4, 2020

This was based on consumer-initiated tests, performed by an independent online tool.

Sotheby's to auction first-ever watch accompanied by NFT

The exclusive bidding will help to benefit children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish® UK.

Cathay Pacific to support homecoming flights from UK

It also welcomes the partial relaxation of quarantine measures for travellers from low-risk countries.

Nearly 90,000 Hongkongers acquire digital skills amidst pandemic

Globally, Microsoft has helped over 30 million individuals upskill.

Retail recovery remains challenged, despite February increase

OCBC has forecast 2021 retail sales to increase 15% year-on-year, yet this is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Industrial buildings seen as a new source of residential land: JLL

A new pilot scheme is expected to attract investors looking to develop residential projects.

Median monthly income in Hong Kong rises to $18,400

The 50th percentile of workers in Hong Kong earned $74.40 an hour in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department has calculated.

SmarTone launches partnership with international mobile top-up platform Ding

The service will help expats living in Hong Kong to send mobile top-ups to their families back home.

COSCO Shipping rebounds in 2020 2H

The company recorded a net profit increase during the year, despite the impact of the pandemic.

SSY Group net profits falls 46.1% to $612m in 2020

It also recorded a $4.2b revenue during the year.

Real estate investments in Asia-Pacific expected to rebound in 2021

Cushman & Wakefield said it will generate around US$165b.

December wage rate unchanged at 1%

The government said this is the slowest in nearly 11 years.

Haitong International joins Singapore Exchange

This will allow the Group to expand its service scope ifurther into the Greater China region.