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BUSINESSAug 20Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in JanuaryCathay Pacific Airways will launch direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, in January, making it the airline’s first Central Asian destination and establishing the only non-stop service between the two. The three-times-weekly service will begin on January 9 next year. Flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, subject to regulatory approval, the airline said. The outbound flight will depart Hong Kong at 4.25pm and arrive in Almaty at...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific marketsHong Kong’s commercial property investment more than doubled to US$3.1 billion in the second quarter, making it the fastest growing investment market in Asia-Pacific thanks to a strong increase in retail and office deals and a low base effect, according to JLL. The 129 per cent growth from a year earlier beat other top-performing markets including Singapore with 108 per cent growth and Australia with an 82 per cent increase, data tracked by the property consultancy showed. “Hong Kong’s robust...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Mastercard elevates premium travel with Asia Pacific first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International AirportMastercard is enhancing premium travel experiences by launching its first Asia Pacific "Taste by Priceless" dining club at Hong Kong International Airport. This initiative aims to provide exclusive dining options for travelers.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSJun 23Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs easeHong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on most passenger flights for the second time in less than two months, with the revised rates taking effect from July 1 as fuel costs ease from highs triggered by the Middle East war. Under the new rates announced on Tuesday, passengers departing from Hong Kong on long-haul flights to destinations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Southwest Pacific will pay HK$1,164 (US$148.48) per sector, down 14.5...South China Morning Post