Hong Kong

New format for Taxi Written Test to take effect in November

The total number of questions will be reduced from 90 to 75.

How will Hong Kong deepen its international economic and trade networks?

Measures include investment agreements, digital trade reforms, and stronger transport and logistics infrastructure.

HK rolls out action plan for low-altitude economy

It involves improvements to civil aviation legislation and regulatory framework.

Gov’t outlines preferential policies to attract enterprises

The Financial Secretary will lead in designing packages.

Gov’t to establish accountability system to enhance governance

The plan adds an AI team and stricter appraisals to boost accountability.

Shanghai Commercial Bank lauded at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for SME digital innovations

Its initiatives have enabled the bank to better meet clients’ financial needs and streamline its internal workflows.

Customs arrest four in $2.6b money laundering bust

Mobile phones, computers, company and bank documents, and bank cards were seized.

Bupa Hong Kong names Albert Fung as director of group business & partnerships

He will lead the channel services new business team, amongst other roles.

Unemployment rate steady at 3.7% in June–August 2025

The underemployment rate rose slightly from 1.4% to 1.6%.

CE Lee to deliver policy address at LegCo

Lee will deliver the Policy Address during the session.

Hong Kong economy set to cool in H2 after 3.1% first-half gain

On prices, UOB lowered its 2025 headline inflation forecast to 1.6% from 1.8%.

Hong Kong factory growth steadies at 0.9% in Q2

The pace was slightly faster than the 0.7% growth seen in the first quarter.