Hong Kong

HKPC launches support centre for tech innovation enterprises

The centre will provide support for international standards alignment and intellectual property management, amongst others.

New bill seeks to lower contract eligibility threshold

It will reduce the weekly working hours requirement from 18 to 17 hours.

OHKF proposes six policies to improve senior living in Hong Kong

The recommendations follow its latest eldercare policy research report.

HK wins 2025 Skytrax award for best airport immigration service

This marks the fifth time the department won the award.

Gov’t expands GREEN$ scheme with redeemable e-points

E-points can be used to redeem gifts at over 500 retail stores.

Hong Kong rolls out new measures against fraud and mule accounts

The central bank will roll-out an updated platform for banks to exchange information.

SMEs focus on innovation and AI amidst market headwinds

94% intend to innovate their products or services.

Gov't appoints new permanent secretaries, buildings director

Ho Chun-hung has been promoted to director of buildings.

Planned US port call fees may cancel out Hong Kong refunds

The fees may have implications for Hong Kong-flagged container vessels.

Hong Kong ranks amongst costliest cities for office fit-outs

Hong Kong emerged as one of the most expensive cities globally.

Stable credit use seen in youth, but education gaps remain: survey

TransUnion warns that continued financial education is essential to maintain and improve these positive trends.

GDP to slow in 2025 as US-China tensions hit trade: ADB

Economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, slightly below last year’s 2.5%, before inching up to 2.5% in 2026.

Gov’t launches new economic activities domain

The domain will support manufacturing and new industrialization-related industries.