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New language proficiency rules for English and Putonghua teachers
New language proficiency rules for English and Putonghua teachers
The new rules will take effect in SY 2024-2025.
Hong Kong sets GBA mediator standards, requires training
Applicants must also have at least three years experience as a mediator.
Government boosts working family allowance rates by 15%
The increase will take effect in April.
HA to pass on rates concession to tenants for Q1 2024-25
It will run from April to June this year.
HSBC unveils $1b ASEAN Growth Fund for digital platform players
The amount will be used to lend to digital companies to boost their operations.
Singapore Airlines and The Club partner for points and miles conversion programme
This will also provide members access to exclusive packages and benefits.
Hong Kong retail sees positive momentum amidst policy relaxation: report
This year reflected a significant uptick compared to the previous year with a $2b weekly run rate.
YOOV's reverse merger reinforces AI market dynamics
Stephenson Harwood's Hong Kong corporate team has advised YOOV Group on its proposed reverse merger on NASDAQ.
Hang Seng Bank unveils HK$33b SME Power Up Fund
Products include an SME Financing Guarantee scheme and non-collateralized loans.
CK Asset earnings drop 24% amidst low property development bookings
However, the company still showed a promising outlook, according to S&P Global
Student accommodation crisis looms in Hong Kong amidst housing shortage
Currently, the private student housing market can only accommodate 0.4% of the total enrolled population.
Hotel in Chiang Mai up for sale
The property is available for sale via expression of interest.
Banks wary of risks in China's housing push
In 2023, property development loans expanded by a mere 1.5%
Slow sales drag retail property market although leasing rates “strong”
Structural change and shifts in visitors are some challenges the market may face.
2 in 5 workers concerned over AI use in admin work: survey
Demand for AI remains high with employers in 2024.
BEA’s Mongkok Branch open 7 days a week until 30 June
It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on weekends during the period.
BEA unveils new credit evaluation process for SMEs in trade sector
It has teamed up with PAOCCRA and will use the Commercial Data Interchange of HKMA.