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EPD rolls out Reverse Vending Machine pilot scheme
Citizens will receive a $0.1 rebate for each beverage container returned.
Link takes up 50% interest in Shanghai Qibao Vanke Plaza for $3.3b
The acquisition is the first retail property investment of the Hong Kong-based REIT firm.
Hong Kong's 2021 budget to bolster aviation, tourism: Cathay Pacific
Air Travel Bubbles will allow Hong Kong to open its borders for international travels.
Hong Kong is still the world's least affordable housing market
A new report from two international think tanks highlights just how expensive Hong Kong residential property has become.
Hong Kong Budget 2021: $8.4b for COVID-19 vaccines; no new taxes
The Hong Kong government sees 3.5%-5.5% economic growth in 2021.
WTO creates panel to settle dispute with US on 'Made in Hong Kong' label
The government has asserted the US ban on 'Made in Hong Kong' markings counters WTO rules.
HKBA, UAE central bank ink MoU to boost fintech cooperation
The United Arab Emirates’ central bank is expected to join the Central Bank Digital Currency project in Hong Kong.
COVID-19 vaccination drive opens in Hong Kong
Around 29 community vaccination centres will be set up.
One in two local workers dissatisfied with employers: study
Meanwhile, 42% of respondents don’t feel mentally and emotionally supported amidst pandemic.
Cathay Pacific delivers one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Hong Kong
Shipment of Sinovac vaccines is the first batch under the city’s vaccination programme.
Hong Kong's external merchandise trade up in December
Total volume of exports and imports rose by 11.6% and 13.7%, respectively.
Jobless rate climbs to 7% in January after COVID fourth wave
Census and Statistics Department said the rise to 7% unemployment rate is the highest in 17 years.
Hong Kong's rental decline largest in Asia Pacific: index
Ten of 22 cities recorded stable or increased rents in the past quarter.
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic plunges 99% in January 2021
Revenue passenger kilometres fell 98.7% YoY over the same period.
Hong Kong developer sells most expensive apartment at $459m
This is a sign of recovery for the city’s upscale housing market.
SMEs continue to suffer from pandemic
But they saw a slight improvement compared to December 2020.