Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push
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Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
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Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry
Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene3 hours ago - Hong Kong -
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Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
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Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife
Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption10 hours ago - Hong Kong -
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Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
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A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered speciesYesterday - Hong Kong -
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France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
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Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
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Oil price slides amid China slowdown and easing Middle East fears
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How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
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Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.Yesterday -
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9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo
The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species.Yesterday - Hong Kong -
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UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
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Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo
Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are investigating after nine monkeys of various species died of mysterious causes since Sunday.Yesterday - Hong Kong -
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Harris, Trump push for votes in Pennsylvania
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Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead
Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.2 days ago - Hong Kong