Hong Kong
30% of Hongkongers want new medical insurance in 2025
30% of Hongkongers want new medical insurance in 2025
Four in five of Hong Kong residents already have medical insurance.
Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice
Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.
Rich Hong Kong families focus on savings but lack strong plans: survey
These families set a savings goal of $18m, which includes retirement planning and medical insurance, amongst others.
Construction cost in HK could rise by up to 1%
Globally, construction costs are set to rise by up to 7%.
Hang Seng amongst first to execute offshore RMB bond repurchase
It leverages eligible onshore bonds held under the Northbound Bond Connect scheme as collateral.
Tai Wai industrial building up for sale via public tender
It has a total gross floor area of approximately 236,148 square feet.
Negative sentiments dominate over one-third of money talks amongst Hongkongers
Younger people are more cautious indiscussing financial matters.
Residential market recovery is set to slip—S&P Global
Weak liquidity, developer distress, and fragile sentiment are weighing on recovery.
Hong Kong lodges WTO complaint over 10% US tariff on imports
The government said the tariffs are grossly inconsistent with the relevant WTO rules.
22 landlords fined $42K for violating tenant protection laws
Two joint landlords committed five offences relating to unauthorised payments.
Hong Kong’s job-hopping insurance workers may see bigger pay
They should expect a salary hike of as much as 15%.
Gov’t, PolyU collaborate on green innovation in correctional institutions
The institutions will develop initiatives in the next five years.
Hong Kong to reopen 10-year RMB government bonds in February tender
It will mature on 20 November 2034.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced a tender for 10-year renminbi (RMB) government bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme.
HKMA to tender $1.6b in 2-year bonds on February 13
The bonds carry a 2.04% annual interest rate.
Cathay Cargo first to use IATA One Record data protocol
ONE Record enables end-to-end transparency for consignments.
Code-Create uses AI for quick fashion
The tool promises to speed up the design process by more than 60%.
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