Hong Kong
ZA Bank commences pilot for virtual asset trading service
Three in four Hong Kong investors are interested in investing in cryptocurrency.
DeepTrin sets foot in HK with regional headquarters
The company aims to raise the brand's influence in the Asia-Pacific market.
Retail market sees strong leasing activity led by premium deals
Key transactions include Emperor Watch's 5-year lease in Shanghai Bank Tower.
HK Acquisition Corporation completes De-SPAC transaction with Synagistics
The SPAC will then be named Synagistics Limited.
Hong Kong launches task force to reinforce asset, wealth hub stats
Hong Kong's assets under management exceeded $31t by the end of 2023.
InvestHK has helped 59 fintech firms expand in Hong Kong
As of August, it has assisted 59 companies from 12 economies.
Grade A office market records negative net absorption as of end-September
Overall vacancy rate stabilised at 13.4%.
Hong Kong names 11 banks as primary liquidity providers for offshore RMB
Hong Kong has also expanded the RMB repo facility to over US$2.8b.
Education Bureau opens application for fourth admission scheme
The scheme is open to local Secondary 6 students taking the 2025 HKDSE.
HK introduces new public housing estates design guide
A team researched 26 housing estates and collected opinions from 3,000 residents.
Gov’t expands 1+ drug approval mechanism
Vaccines and advanced therapy products can now be registered in HK.
HSUHK annd Towngas partner for first ESG Scholarship Programme
The initiative awarded five teams scholarships worth $50,000.
Residential capital values drop by 1.3% MoM in September
Transaction volume in the primary market fell to 532 units.
Mainland ex-pats in HK respond best to culturally relevant digital ads
The best platforms for these ads include Douyin and WeChat.
Location and developer priorities limit bidding on Sha Tin Lot 625
The site has a buildable area of 304,191 square feet.
Horizon Robotics raises $5.41b in Hong Kong IPO
The company priced 1,355,106,600 shares at $3.99 each.
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