Hong Kong
US port fees discriminatory, divide maritime community: gov’t
US port fees discriminatory, divide maritime community: gov’t
Hong Kong described the US’s actions as bullying.
Total emissions drop by 25% from peak in 2023
Electricity generation continued to be the major source of emissions.
Grade A office market sees negative net absorption in March
The education sector emerged as an active player in the office leasing market.
Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2025
Healthcare startups dominated the list.
Gov’t gazettes trade union amendment bill
The bill aims to safeguard national security and improve the regulatory regime for trade unions.
NESTLÉ partners with KTSP as official frozen confection supplier
NESTLÉ’s frozen confectionery brands will provide ice cream products to visitors at KSTP.
HKEX posts record Q1 with daily turnover hitting $243b
The surge was driven by Southbound ADT of $110b.
Prime office rents decline as vacancy rate climbs
The city’s office vacancy rate climbed to 13.6%.
Gov’t outlines standards for AI use in new guideline
The guideline offers operational guidance for tech providers, developers, and users.
GBA business activity rises with broad-based gains in Q1 index
GBA business activity rises with broad-based gains in Q1 index
HKCDAA unveils new headquarters in Wan Chai
The institute held its inauguration ceremony at the China Everbright Centre on 15 April.
HKIA still world’s busiest cargo airport
This is the 14th time since 2010.
Gov't welcomes LME approval of first warehouses
The application involves four warehouse facilities.
Raffles Family Office debuts digital asset fund in Hong Kong
The fund intends to provide actively managed exposure to top liquid cryptocurrencies.
HK’s tax pact with Armenia in effect
Companies and residents of both places won't have to pay tax twice.
Gov’t records 17 lease modifications, four land exchanges
The land transactions realised a total land premium of about $2.06b.
Music fans extend Hong Kong trips with pre- and post-show stays: survey
75% of music fans in Hong Kong SAR have flown to see their favourite artists.
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