Hong Kong
HKPC launches support centre for tech innovation enterprises
The centre will provide support for international standards alignment and intellectual property management, amongst others.
New bill seeks to lower contract eligibility threshold
It will reduce the weekly working hours requirement from 18 to 17 hours.
OHKF proposes six policies to improve senior living in Hong Kong
The recommendations follow its latest eldercare policy research report.
HK wins 2025 Skytrax award for best airport immigration service
This marks the fifth time the department won the award.
Gov’t expands GREEN$ scheme with redeemable e-points
E-points can be used to redeem gifts at over 500 retail stores.
Hong Kong rolls out new measures against fraud and mule accounts
The central bank will roll-out an updated platform for banks to exchange information.
SMEs focus on innovation and AI amidst market headwinds
94% intend to innovate their products or services.
HK sees sharpest drop in software developer demand in 2024: report
This is the highest in the region.
HKIC and WeLab ink strategic partnership to advance AI, fintech in Asia
The partnership also will support youth development.
Gov't appoints new permanent secretaries, buildings director
Ho Chun-hung has been promoted to director of buildings.
Planned US port call fees may cancel out Hong Kong refunds
The fees may have implications for Hong Kong-flagged container vessels.
GDP to slow in 2025 as US-China tensions hit trade: ADB
Economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, slightly below last year’s 2.5%, before inching up to 2.5% in 2026.
Hong Kong ranks amongst costliest cities for office fit-outs
Hong Kong emerged as one of the most expensive cities globally.
Stable credit use seen in youth, but education gaps remain: survey
TransUnion warns that continued financial education is essential to maintain and improve these positive trends.
Gov’t launches new economic activities domain
The domain will support manufacturing and new industrialization-related industries.
Gov’t condemns US’ “unreasonable” tariffs on Hong Kong goods
The government said that this move was a “bullying act for suppressing its competitors”.
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