Hong Kong
Gov’t awards tender for two light public housing projects
Gov’t awards tender for two light public housing projects
Both projects are set to be completed in Q4 2025.
Gov’t inks tax pact with Maldives
This will offer double taxation relief for Hong Kong companies.
Hong Leong Bank, Lombard Odier team up to boost wealth management
HLB is also making internal advancements with new hires, AI tools, training programs, and partnerships.
AXA to re-domicile Bermuda-based insurance unit to Hong Kong
The move will not affect ACRIB’s legal entity, organisational structure, or operations.
JLL warns of capital loss risk for ageing Hong Kong offices
The report warned that approximately one-fifth of these buildings may become functionally obsolete by 2035.
HKSTP partners with Würth Elektronik on startup support plan
The new initiative will be hosted at HKSTP’s InnoPark.
Hutchison Port’s $150.4b deal tops HK’s M&A in Q1: report
This is 40 times larger than any other deal made.
Centaline launches new CampusOne student housing
The first CampusOne project, One Pace 117, is a converted hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Hong Kong’s IPO market surges past $76b
It is driven by strong demand and confidence from investors.
Property tycoon sells $9.3m at Christie’s wine auction
Nearly 70% of the lots exceeded their high estimates.
HK's new residency scheme brings in $16.5b
A total of 1,257 applications were received as of April 2025.
Gov’t launches the International Organization for Mediation
It will be attended by representatives from 60 countries worldwide.
Gov’t refuses contractor's renewal application
The company will be removed from the general building contractors register on 20 June.
HSBC unveils Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong for treasury management
Ant International is HSBC’s first client to adopt the service.
Gov’t seeks to enhance development of low-altitude economy
It can expand application scenarios for different low-altitude flying activities.
Probioverse eyes US$10m funding for wearables on gut care
It is also partnering with probiotic makers that target specific organ health.
Consumer prices up 2% in April
Underlying inflation was 1.3%.
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