Hong Kong
HKMA reports 2.2% rise in total bank deposits
HKMA reports 2.2% rise in total bank deposits
Total remittance of RMB for cross-border trade settlement saw $176b.
HK warns against fake free insurance ads
The circulating ad even featured a government Dep’t logo.
Hong Kong's green-certified building supply struggles to meet demand
Other APAC countries are experiencing the same.
Deepfake scams soar 1,000% in Hong Kong
The city also had the highest identity fraud rate in fintech.
Hong Kong retains top APAC spot for ease of doing business
The city's simple and low tax system attracts investors.
Gov't resumes land acquisition for Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen NDA
The acquisition includes 1,460 sqm of land occupied by 27 graves and 23 urns.
Retail sales value plummets 14.7% in April amidst the Easter holidays
Only one retail outlet type recorded an increase in sales.
Safety code revision mandates video in confined spaces
Implementation will begin on 30 November.
New funding round for professional organisations starts June 1
The government allocated $200m to subsidise non-profit industry projects.
CLPe to install 2,000 bifacial solar panels on CityUHK buildings
The panels generate about 10% more electricity than traditional ones.
HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums
On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.
KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
HK amongst areas with costliest office fit out in APAC
Office fit-out costs $1,149 psf on average.
Scrapping of cooling measures fails to lift housing market
The volume of residential transactions over $50m in February fell 28.6%, MOM.
OFCA launches labelling scheme to boost 5G indoor coverage in buildings
It will push mobile network operators (MNOs) to improve 5G network coverage indoors.
Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital
She brings extensive experience in healthcare management at corporate and cluster levels.
Investment banking layoffs intensify as IPOs and M&As dwindle
No, they are not headed to Singapore to hunt new jobs.
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