Hong Kong
HK leads in business confidence index in GBA
HK leads in business confidence index in GBA
However, the current performance index for business activity dropped to 50.6 from 54.1.
EMSD rolls out Green Welfare NGOs scheme applications
First batch applications will open on 14 October, whilst second batch opens on 30 November.
Hang Seng indexes to include Alibaba-W
This move further enhances mainland Chinese investors' access to its shares.
Home & Youth Affairs Bureau launches family education scheme
Deadline for submissions is on 22 November.
JY Group acquires 50% stake in Northern Sydney Mall for $707.79 m
It has benefitted from a $444.02m capital investment completed in 2016.
Hong Kong’s foreign assets decreased to $3.49t
Foreign liabilities stood at $26.6b.
Kelvin Wong steps up as new SFC Chairman
Wong will be chairman for three years.
CUHKMC, FWD, and Pfizer partner for migraine awareness in HK
12.5% of Hong Kong's population suffers from migraines.
Contractor banned from public works tenders after fatal incident in Ho Man Tin
The contractor will also undergo an independent safety audit.
Hong Kong to rename ‘virtual banks’ to ‘digital banks’
The bank will set-out new guidelines shortly.
Airwallex Capital launches Airwallex Yield for asset management
The service was first introduced in Australia.
Mid-levels East Outline Zoning Plan gets final approval
The plan covers 63.34 hectares and is available for public inspection.
Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump
Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.
Amended banking capital rules to take effect January 2025
These amendments incorporate the Basel III final reform package.
Gov’t amends statutory compulsory sale regime
The amendment will take effect on 6 December.
HKTE promotes initiatives abroad to attract talent
It will continue to promote opportunities abroad and target key markets.
Hung Shui Kiu site up for sale via open tender
It occupies 77,737 square meters and has a gross floor area is 388,685 square meters.
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