Economy
HK places third in Global Financial Centres Index
HK places third in Global Financial Centres Index
The UK think tank Z/Yen and the China Development Institute authored the report.
HKEX proposes prudent approach on SPAC listings
The public consultation will end on 31 October.
11,700 Hong Kongers lose their jobs mid-year
Total employment in the private sector decreased by 0.4%.
August inflation up by 1.6%
The inflation rate is at 1.2%.
HK GDP increases by 7.6% in Q2 2021
This is an 8% increase from the first quarter of 2021.
SVF transactions up by 0.8% in Q2
Compared with the end of Q2 2020, SVF accounts in use were up by 0.6% in 2021.
Marketing Briefing: 'Go-local' trend rises as pandemic drags on
41% of Hong Kong consumers support local businesses.
Bond Connect's southbound trading launch date set
Bond Connect will expand mutual access between Hong Kong and China markets.
Gross national income up 10.1% in Q2
Meanwhile, Hong Kong's GDP increased by 7.3% in the same quarter.
HK ascension to RCEP welcomed by ASEAN economic ministers
HK has already established free trade agreements with 13 of the 15 RCEP participating economies.
HK manufacturing's production index edges up 5.6% YoY in Q2
Meanwhile, its corresponding producer price index also increased by 2.7%.
HKEX appoints new managing director
Anthony Crampton will report to Group Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Lau.
HKB lauds top companies in China International Business Awards and Technology Excellence Awards 2021
Outstanding companies in China were awarded via virtual presentations.
Most service industries see increase in business receipts in Q2
Only the banking industry recorded a decrease for the period.
Gordon Gao joins panel of judges at China International Business Awards 2021
Traditional ways of work will still exist for certain years, said BDO China’s Tax Partner and General Manager.
Check out the winners of the HKB National and International Business Awards 2021
Digital presentations to the winners will be done throughout the month of September.
Prenetics Takes Home Best Healthcare Technology Award at the HKB National Business Awards 2021
• Prenetics mission is to disrupt and decentralise healthcare by empowering individuals with valuable and easily accessible health information
Commentary
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