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HK $300 drop in monthly income of Hong Kong residents, unemployment rising: Official survey

Aug 30, 2024

Hong Kong's economic situation worsened in the second quarter, with residents' median monthly income dropping by HK$300 to HK$21,100. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 3,000 to 114,700. Sectors like construction, retail, and food services experienced high unemployment rates. A significant portion of businesses reduced payroll budgets, and underemployment rose. The government is addressing the issue with a new task force to support SMEs.

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'Next question, please': Harris dismisses Trump's racial attacks

Aug 30, 2024

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin seeks U.S. investments to drive economic growth. (Photo: X/ @mkstalin)

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Aug 30, 2024
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Taiwan monitors 25 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels near its territory

Aug 30, 2024

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1 Police Officer killed, 2 wounded in anti-bandit operation in Sindh's riverine region

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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan with Chinese President Xi Jinping (Right) (Photo/Reuters)

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Aug 30, 2024

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Aug 29, 2024
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Danish court rejects India extradition request in arms case

Aug 29, 2024
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Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme

Aug 29, 2024
Ambassador of UAE Abdulla Matar Al Mazrouei presented his credentials to Abdul Latif Rashid, President of Iraq (Photo/WAM)

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of Iraq

Aug 29, 2024
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US-India Strategic Partnership Forum announces third edition of INDUS-X Summit, focus on defence sector

Aug 29, 2024
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (Photo/@KosiniakKamysz)

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