Economy
Bond Connect's southbound trading launch date set
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
ConvaTec awarded for innovative wound dressing
A unique dressing designed to promote healing in chronic wounds
Heng An Standard Life Asia unveils pioneering online investment platform
The new Investment Choices Centre covers more than 200 investment options from top asset managers.
Hong Kong signs MoU on overseas economic, trade cooperation zones
The MoU was signed with Mainland China’s Ministry of Commerce.
Gov’t records $57.2b deficit as of July
Revenue during the same period amounted to $147.2b.
Hong Kong new economic envoy in London assumes post
Gilford Law is the new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Director-General.
China’s 14th five-year plan to usher HK to golden opportunities: CE Lam
The plan provides support in enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial hub, amongst others.
Vouchers to spur private consumption growth, improve employment: FS Chan
The effects of the consumer vouchers will be seen this month.
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