Hong Kong
Kai Tak transit system attracts 30 EOIs
Kai Tak transit system attracts 30 EOIs
It drew interest from local, Mainland, and international companies.
Hong Kong clarifies no ban on personal communication tools for gov't staff
Instead, bureaus and departments were given six months to implement alternatives like isolated computers.
Gen Z investors in Hong Kong favour AI and new energy sectors
Older investors lean toward utilities.
Planning Department and LandsD to strengthen enforcement against unauthorised developments
The two departments will launch a high-level communication platform.
Safety concerns cloud Hong Kong’s ‘green’ transport ambitions
Hydrogen fuel is volatile, highly flammable and expensive, an energy expert says.
HK to ‘future-proof’ financial system for long-term sustainability
Total banking deposits in Hong Kong have grown by 5%.
Hong Kong hotel investment to drop 35% YoY in 2024
JLL said investors are becoming more selective.
HK’s human-initiated cyberattacks surge by 44% YoY
The rise in attacks coincided with a significant surge in digital transactions.
9 in 10 are aware of alternative investments
Real estate and cryptocurrency are the leading investment forms.
HSBC Life HK nabs ex-Zurich APAC CEO for chief product and in-force officer
Geoffrey Au spent 10 years with Zurich Insurance Group APAC.
HKEX posts net profit of $9.52b in Q3 2024
Net profit attributable to shareholders was at $9.42b.
Gov't to roll out expanded elderly aid scheme in 2025
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also launched a 24-hour hotline for carer support.
Home & Youth Affairs Bureau ok's youth hostel project in Kowloon City
Regal Hotels Group and Yan Oi Tong will collaborate on the project.
China Resources Beverage to raise $5.04b in Hong Kong IPO
It will issue 347.8 billion shares.
HK maintains strong position in rule of law index
Its score for Absence of Corruption also increased, ranking 10th worldwide.
Gov’t welcomes passage of rating bill
The new rating system is expected to generate approximately $820m in additional annual revenue.
Ace Integrator bags win at HKB Technology Excellence Awards for automation initiative
Its strategy for success involved aligning with organisational goals, comprehensive analysis, adopting innovative technologies, and integrating WMS systems.
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