Hong Kong
Foreign currency reserve assets reached US$423.4b in August
Foreign currency reserve assets reached US$423.4b in August
This is higher than the US$419.1b recorded in July.
Hong Kong Airport Service (HAS) receives the Excellence Award - Aviation in Hong Kong Business National Business Awards 2024
The award recognises the company’s excellence in the aviation industry.
New strategies urged to fill student housing gap
Colliers suggests office conversion, PBSA, and a build-to-rent model.
Guangdong gov’t to issue RMB5b bonds in HK
Proceeds from the two-year bonds will fund projects in Nansha, Guangzhou.
Carbon Wallet receives accolades at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for sustainability initiatives
The app’s innovative and interactive platform encourages eco-conscious shopping choices, supports environmentally responsible retailers and actively promotes a greener future.
60% of HK workers oppose foreign labour importation
This is due to fewer employment prospects for local workers.
HKEX suspends trading due to typhoon
Connect trading is also suspended for the day.
Y.X acquires building in Hung Hom for student housing
Y36 has 51 rooms with 82-bed spaces and co-living spaces spanning over 4,000 sq ft.
HK student housing boosted with 9 privately invested projects
The projects offer 2,848 beds for students.
Swire Properties transforms staff productivity with digital solutions
The company has clinched three titles at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024.
Student housing to fall 120,000 beds short by 2028
Demand is expected to reach 175,000 by 2028.
9 in 10 GBA companies see Hong Kong as a key sustainable development facilitator
99% of Mainland businesses committed to sustainable investment choose Hong Kong as a source for related professional services
Private rental prices inches up just 3% below historical peak
The rental index for Class A and B units increased 6.9% and 7.3% YoY.
Hang Seng Bank taps Derek Ngai as new head of audit
Ngai was head of audit for Hong Kong and Macau at HSBC.
LRQA redefines ESG risk management with supply chain due diligence software
EiQ enables responsible sourcing and risk management for businesses and their supply chains through a customised, data-driven approach
Hong Kong travelers flock southeastern regions in cross-border travel: report
Total volume of cross-border travelers to Mainland China has reached 141 million.
Link Asset Management bags HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for innovative solutions
These projects have become the cornerstone of the company's digital transformation journey.
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