Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific surpasses 20 million passengers in September

Its cargo businesses reported positive volume growth.

Over 97% of Hong Kongers trust digital banks’ security measures

Digital bank account holders are willing to open more accounts with other digital banks.

Gov’t eyes establishment of third medical school

A land will be reserved in Northern Metropolis Ngau Tam Mei for the new campus.

HK to subsidise 7 Guangdong residential care homes

This increases the number of care homes under the scheme to 11.

Gov’t announces ‘smooth’ first phase of plastic regulation

Sale of disposable plastic tableware will be prohibited in the next phase.

Manulife marks 25 years on HKEX with $400b market cap growth

The insurer currently serves over 2.5 million customers across Hong Kong and Macau.

Wet goods stalls auction revenue drops 31.39%

The average bid price for the wet goods stalls was $20,316.

UOB hikes GDP forecast to 2.9% despite rising inflation, economic headwinds

Hong Kong faces weak external demand and low consumer confidence, amongst other challenges.

Tune Protect and bolttech team up to launch travel insurance in HK

This follows Tune Protect's broader regional expansion strategy.

9 in 10 restaurants rely on delivery platforms for revenue during key events

87% expect delivery services to remain important to their business.

Gov't receives over 300k applications for new silver bonds batch

The total issuance amount is set at $55b and will be issued on 23 October.

HK Express launches direct flight to Shizuoka, Japan

This marks the airline's third Japan destination after Hiroshima and Sendai.