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Hong Kong to boost tourism appeal

The tourism board plans to adjust the duty-free allowance for Mainland visitors, amongst others.

Sun Life HK partners with university to bolster finance skills

It aims to boost the skills of professionals in wealth management, insurance, and financial planning.

3 Hongkongers enter Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Asia list

One of the awardees is incoming HKEX CEO, Bonnie Chan.

Hong Kong’s Bank of East Asia inaugurates tower in Qianhai

It will serve as the bank’s strategic hub in the Greater Bay Area.

3,000 retailers to sell designated bags for the MSW charging scheme 

These retail points include supermarkets and pharmacies.

Gov’t registers 14 land transactions in 4Q23

The transactions realised a total land premium of $492m.

Registered non-HK companies rise 2.02% YoY

There are 14,826 non-Hong Kong companies registered in the region by the end of 2023.

12,000 jobs, $4b boost: Unpacking Deliveroo impact on Hong Kong’s restaurant industry 

Six in 10 restaurants said the company helped them develop their business.

HKIA rules face 2024 overhaul, await legislative approval

There are four draft rules covered in the second round of consultation.

First floor of Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building up for sale

The asset has a total floor area of around 3,600 sq ft.

Gov't to sell 2,359 green form GSH flats

Sizes of flats under the scheme range from 26 sqm to 60 sqm.

Business sentiment amongst SMEs improve in December

The current diffusion index on business receipts amongst SMEs increased to 45.5.