Hong Kong
Immigration Department eases e-channel eligibility at HZMB port
Immigration Department eases e-channel eligibility at HZMB port
Residents aged 18 and above can now enrol directly at designated e-Channels.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou retains top global innovation cluster spot
It placed ahead of Tokyo-Yokohama and San Jose-San Francisco.
FWD pays $2.5m penalty over anti-money laundering failures
IA inspection uncovered gaps in third-party payor checks and customer due diligence.
Hang Seng AI Advancement ETF to list on 28 September
Index constituents span chipmakers, language models, and self-driving tech.
Consumer prices rise 1.7% in August
Electricity, gas, and water recorded the largest increase at 11.5%.
Grade A office vacancy falls to 12.5% in August
Financial firms led office leasing, whilst education operators expanded their footprint.
Hong Kong keeps 14th spot in global real estate transparency ranking
The city placed third in Asia, behind Japan and Singapore.
Prudential targets GBA travel with new short-haul cover
Hong Kong resident departures to Shenzhen topped 45.7 million in the first half of 2026.
Gov't targets mid-2030s for new rail links under GBA integration
Chief Executive John Lee unveiled plans for deeper GBA integration and green transformation.
Balance of payments surplus jumps to $54.6b in Q2
The rise was mainly driven by larger net inflows of primary income and a higher services surplus.
Airport Authority Hong Kong strengthens Greater Bay Area connectivity with smart parking services
The Authority has embodied technology and policy innovation with its Park & Fly and Park & Visit services.
Hong Kong’s EleBank to open local office in Causeway Bay
The office spans two floors and will be open from 10AM to 9PM daily.
Tech, AI emerge as growth drivers under First Five-Year Plan
Finance remains the city’s key competitive advantage, UOB said.
Cigna Hong Kong online insurance visits jump 38%
Customers can now compare premiums and coverage side-by-side before completing applications digitally.
Hong Kong, Henan ink MoU on Chinese medicine cooperation
Key areas include CM services, standards, and talent development.
UOB, Hang Seng Bank back five-year plan on RMB and SME priorities
Hong Kong plans to strengthen its role as a global offshore renminbi hub.
Manpower shortage seen narrowing to 130,000 by 2028
However, shortages remain tight in industries such as innovation and technology.
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