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Prime office rentals in Hong Kong plunge 9.5% YoY in Q1 2024
Prime office rentals in Hong Kong plunge 9.5% YoY in Q1 2024
Overall, the Asia-Pacific region's prime office rental market reported a 3.2% YoY decrease.
1 in 2 Hong Kong adults trying to break free from parents’ bad money habits
Adults have the tendency to mirror their parents’ money habits, both good and bad.
Consumer prices rise slightly in March
Prices rose 2%, higher than the average 1.9% increase for January and February.
Hong Kong updates growth charts for children and adolescents
Four sets of gender-specific growth charts were developed for children under 18.
AIA launches new health plans in Greater Bay Area
The three new plans offer compensation, home visits, and outpatient coverage.
Ping An’s profit dips in Q1’24
Earnings per share were down 4.6% for the quarter.
13/F and 8 parking spaces of Kowloon Commerce Centre Tower B up for sale for $300m
The property has a total floor area of 24,959 sq ft.
4 in 10 Hong Kongers use alternative payments for online purchases
Online payment modes and payment cards are most preferred by Hong Kong shoppers.
Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report
About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.
SMEs embrace cybersecurity insurance, 71% open to purchase
More (30% vs 24%) SMEs experienced cyberattacks in 2024.
HK and Saudi Arabia strengthen dispute resolution collaboration
The Department of Justice plans to visit to promote HK's legal services.
Firms slash energy usage by 19% with hybrid workspaces
Those who reduced office space by 26%-50% saw a significant reduction.
Hong Kong and Macao discuss cross-market insurance issues
Discussions included topics such as the sale of life insurance products to MCVs.
CLP Power and AirTrunk launch Largest REC procurement for Microsoft
This will support Microsoft’s full RE target by 2025.
New measures boost capital markets access between China and Hong Kong
Chief Executive John Lee said the measures are vital in improving Hong Kong’s financial markets.
Cathay Pacific's March passenger volume up 42.4% YoY
The airline carried 1.88 million passengers.
Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing email
The emails lead to a fraudulent website that may request their bank or card information.