Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs – Go Health Pro

Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs – Go Health Pro

Hong Kong must “gear up to fight a long battle” in the escalating trade war with the US by diversifying risks and accelerating brand upgrades, the city leader has said, citing views from local delegates to China’s top legislature and political advisory body. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu hosted a closed-door seminar on Thursday at … Read more

6 courses offered by 2 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in global ranking – Go Health Pro

6 courses offered by 2 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in global ranking – Go Health Pro

Six courses offered by two universities in Hong Kong have been listed among the top 10 in a global league table, according to a ranking organisation that also warned financial cuts to the city’s higher education institutions could affect their ability to stay competitive. In the latest annual results compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, a Britain-based … Read more

HK$150 million subsidy to help 2,500 graduates in Hong Kong construction – Go Health Pro

HK0 million subsidy to help 2,500 graduates in Hong Kong construction – Go Health Pro

Hong Kong’s Construction Industry Council will allocate HK$150 million (US$19.3 million) to subsidise companies training and retaining 2,500 graduates as it remains confident in the sector’s future despite a decline in the number of private projects. The council, a statutory body representing the construction sector, said on Monday that the scheme was intended to help … Read more

Hong Kong lived-in home prices fall to lowest point in 8 years in January – Go Health Pro

Hong Kong lived-in home prices fall to lowest point in 8 years in January – Go Health Pro

Prices on the secondary market declined 0.45 per cent in January as a closely watched gauge edged down to 287.6 from 288.9, following a 0.65 per cent drop in December, wiping out gains from October and November, according to data published by the Rating and Valuation Department on Friday. Prices weakened 7.13 per cent in … Read more

Hong Kong fund invests to usher medical innovations into mainland hospitals – Go Health Pro

Hong Kong fund invests to usher medical innovations into mainland hospitals – Go Health Pro

The Hong Kong government’s HK$62 billion (US$8 billion) investment fund is teaming up with a medical group co-founded by the city’s former finance minister to bring innovations developed by start-ups into clinical use across the Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) said on Wednesday that it would fund New Frontier Group as it … Read more