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Safety code revision mandates video in confined spaces
Safety code revision mandates video in confined spaces
Implementation will begin on 30 November.
New funding round for professional organisations starts June 1
The government allocated $200m to subsidise non-profit industry projects.
CLPe to install 2,000 bifacial solar panels on CityUHK buildings
The panels generate about 10% more electricity than traditional ones.
HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums
On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.
Companies adapt to new HKEX climate disclosures
Enhanced transparency and strategic adjustments drive corporate responses to the amended ESG Framework at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
HK amongst areas with costliest office fit out in APAC
Office fit-out costs $1,149 psf on average.
Scrapping of cooling measures fails to lift housing market
The volume of residential transactions over $50m in February fell 28.6%, MOM.
OFCA launches labelling scheme to boost 5G indoor coverage in buildings
It will push mobile network operators (MNOs) to improve 5G network coverage indoors.
Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital
She brings extensive experience in healthcare management at corporate and cluster levels.
Fixed comm services revenue to grow 2% in 5 years
This is thanks to the fixed broadband service segment.
Hong Kong and Chongqing Municipal expand cooperation in legal services
This also aims to boost economic growth.
Hongkong Land surpasses halfway mark in 2030 carbon reduction target
It achieved a 29% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline.
Retail rents under pressure as sales dip in May
Prime retail street rents, however, have gained momentum.
iFast launches $300m debt programme
OCBC will act as the programme’s sole arranger and dealer.
Singapore assets boost Link REIT FY24 NPI by 9.5% YoY
Despite improved NPI, the REIT’s full-year DPU fell to HK$2.6265 (S$0.45).
Hong Kong Investors wary of insurer growth divergence
IFRS 17 tends to undervalue savings contracts, Jefferies noted.
Prudential Hong Kong forms alliance with 7 local hospitals
This partnership aims to build a healthcare ecosystem in Hong Kong.