Hong Kong
HK exceeds family office target ahead of schedule
HK exceeds family office target ahead of schedule
Over 200 family offices set up or expanded in the region.
Hong Kong registration plan may lure global insurers
Its redomiciliation scheme could attract as many as 300 firms in two years.
Majority back HK for transition finance, carbon markets, regional vehicles
Labelled sustainable-bond issuance across Southeast Asia and the Greater Bay Area has surpassed $2.34t.
Hong Kong’s PAObank to offer free travel insurance to new customers
New customers must use the referral code "PAOBPR" to avail of the insurance.
Hanison Construction, JV partner sell The Connaught holding firm for $410m
The group expects the deal to result in a loss of about $177m.
Hong Kong float reforms may boost Mainland dual listings
The rules are not meant to manage share prices but to strengthen market integrity.
HKUST, French companies ink MoU on low-carbon retrofit pilot project
The pilot will retrofit an existing HKUST building to improve energy efficiency.
How VR and AR are transforming video content strategies
The next wave isn’t going to replace video, but elevate it into an immersive experience that resonates with Hong Kong.
LandsD, PolyU to drive geospatial and smart city development
Both parties will establish a Joint Research Centre.
FWD Insurance to purchase all outstanding notes of US$900m subordinated notes
It is also issuing new USD subordinated dated capital securities.
Hospital Authority tests drone delivery of medical supplies
The flight takes about 20 minutes compared with existing transport.
DKSH expands in HK, Macau amidst stronger Suntory partnership
DKSH will now provide full distribution services for Suntory Wellness products.
Foreign currency reserve declines in August
Foreign liabilities amounted to $31.7b.
HK, Mainland ink MoU on tropical agriculture cooperation
The agreement also establishes mechanisms for talent exchange and innovation.
28 subdivided unit landlords face fines for tenancy breaches
They admitted to failing to file tenancy notices and charging tenants unlawful payments.
Gross national income up 5.2% YoY in Q2
GDP for the same period was $785.2b, up 3.7% YoY.
Hong Kong ranks top 10 for cross-border land investment
Hong Kong also ranked seventh in the top global sources of cross-border capital.
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