Hong Kong
Gov’t proposes new tobacco control bill
Gov’t proposes new tobacco control bill
10 short-term measures were introduced, with eight requiring amendments to existing laws.
Gov’t approves eight hydrogen fuel trial projects
These will help power electric vehicles.
Housing Bureau opens two tenders for light public housing
The deadline for submissions is 13 June at noon.
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024
Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.
Public healthcare fee hike to take effect on 1 January 2026
The $400 A&E fee and regularised refund arrangements will also take effect.
HK firms to embrace AI agents to combat worker burnout: Microsoft
To cope, 76% of local business leaders plan to deploy AI-driven digital labour in the next 12 to 18 months.
About 7 in 10 residents see Super March as economic boost
55% were aware of the campaign, with social media cited as the primary source of information.
HKEX to establish new headquarters at One Exchange Square
HKEX bought the asset for $6.3b from Hongkong Land.
Gov’t approves 5 building plans in February
The projects were located across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.
Development Bureau receives eight EOIs for marina development
Enterprises who submitted include local and overseas developers.
HA draws ballots for White Form Secondary Market Scheme priority ranking
Over 80% came from young applicants applying to the newly implemented WSM Youth Scheme.
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Dallas
The new addition marks the sixth new passenger destination launched this year.
Hong Kong property values, rents fall across sectors in Q1: JLL
Despite this, leasing activity in the office, retail, and residential sectors held firm.
HKU maintains No. 6 ranking in 2025's best universities in Asia
The Chinese University of Hong Kong also made it to the top 10 at the 9th spot.
Inflation rises 1.4% YoY in March
Underlying inflation stood at 1%.
The Cathay Group reports strong passenger growth in March
In Q1 2025, Cathay Pacific's passengers increased by 23.4%.
Unemployment rate stays at 3.2% in Q1 2025
This figure has remained unchanged since December 2024.
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