Hong Kong
HKMA doubles RMB Business Facility quota to RMB100b
HKMA doubles RMB Business Facility quota to RMB100b
The RBF quota assignment considers past facility usage and pipeline.
LandsD opens public bidding for new Kowloon lot
Land sale documents are available online and for public inspection.
Retail banks complete rollout of Money Safe anti-scam service
Mandatory face-to-face verification adds new layer of deposit protection
HKMA launches IP financing sandbox for innovative SMEs
Sandbox aims to assist pilot sectors in leveraging IP assets
145 hectares of new land planned at Lung Kwu Tan
Officials say reclamation poses only a minor threat to surrounding ecosystem
New Yim Tin Tsai pier construction to begin in H2 2027
Pier details and plans are open for public inspection.
Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025
The value was provisionally estimated at $33.7b.
Hiring to slow despite demand for digital, e-commerce, and ESG roles
Rising wage pressure and lower youth interest are key challenges.
Stock market turnover hits $258.2b in first ten months of 2025
The city’s IPO market has cumulatively raised over $2.34t since 2014.
Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.
Hidden licensing hurdles affecting Hong Kong’s biotech ambitions
Hong Kong's approach remains fragmented, with each university applying its own policies and risk tolerance.
'Tis the season to celebrate!
See you in 2026!
First Chinese Medicine Hospital begins services in Hong Kong
Government-subsidised outpatient appointments will be increased.
Can Hong Kong overcome AI talent shortages and access gaps?
The city houses 500 AI organisations across different sectors.
Law firms boost hiring for deal, restructuring lawyers
There’s also strong demand for aviation, shipping, and construction advice.
Government launches public consultation on registered designs review
The document looks into issues about the local regime.
HKEX proposes new board lot framework to simplify trading
Consultation opens on HKEX until March 2026.
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