Hong Kong
Gov’t to identify new growth points for logistics industry
Gov’t to identify new growth points for logistics industry
The Transport and Logistics Bureau will adopt five major strategies, including exploring emerging markets.
Half of workers open to quitting over weak career support: survey
60% of Gen Z and 54% of Gen X respondents said they would leave if their long-term progression wasn’t acknowledged.
ECIC launches support measures for firms facing US trade shifts
The measures will support SMEs, exporters, and local businesses.
Gov’t tightens air pollution control with ordinance update
The amended ordinance now includes marine operations under licensing rules.
Canon Hong Kong zooms in on creators to drive growth
Cameras with vlogging functions are in demand, according to its CEO.
Gov’t launches pilot scheme to boost use of commercial public spaces
It aims to make better use of underused spaces.
CATL gets approval for Hong Kong listing
It could raise at least $5b.
HKPC launches support centre for tech innovation enterprises
The centre will provide support for international standards alignment and intellectual property management, amongst others.
New bill seeks to lower contract eligibility threshold
It will reduce the weekly working hours requirement from 18 to 17 hours.
OHKF proposes six policies to improve senior living in Hong Kong
The recommendations follow its latest eldercare policy research report.
HK wins 2025 Skytrax award for best airport immigration service
This marks the fifth time the department won the award.
Gov’t expands GREEN$ 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.
HK sees sharpest drop in software developer demand in 2024: report
This is the highest in the region.
HKIC and WeLab ink strategic partnership to advance AI, fintech in Asia
The partnership also will support youth development.
Gov't appoints new permanent secretaries, buildings director
Ho Chun-hung has been promoted to director of buildings.
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