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Patek Philippe unveils limited edition handicraft timepieces
19 Apr 18
This is in celebration of the 50th birthday of its second oldest watch, Golden Ellipse.
21 building plans approved in February
19 Apr 18
Commercial developments dominated upcoming construction projects.
17 land transactions registered in Q1
17 Apr 18
The transactions hit a total land premium of $5.68b.
Standard Chartered unveils innovation laboratory in Kwun Tong
17 Apr 18
‘eXellerator’ will act as a testing space for the bank’s fintech products and services.
Hong Kong signs customs deal with Korea
11 Apr 18
It enables Mainland cargoes shipped through Hong Kong eligible for preferential tariffs.
Total deposits down 0.8% in February
4 Apr 18
Further decline was offset by high savings and time deposits.
Mortgage loans fall 14.7% to $32.5b in February
2 Apr 18
Loans for primary transactions plunged18.2% whilst loans for secondary transactions dropped 13.2%.
Media firm set for city's strongest mainboard debut after shares balloon 880%
29 Mar 18
Most Kwai Chung Ltd.
23 building plans approved in January
27 Mar 18
More than half were for apartment developments.
Hong Kong inks investment deal with UK
26 Mar 18
The two economies will encourage the development of businesses with technology focus.
Hong Kong inks tax deal with India
21 Mar 18
It aims to avoid double taxation on trade activities.
Residents can now enjoy visa-free access to Antigua & Barbuda
21 Mar 18
Hong Kongers can visit the country for up to 30 days.
HKIA passes IATA's pharma logistics certification
12 Mar 18
It recognises the airport’s ability to transport fragile pharmaceuticals by air.
Hong Kong inks deal with UK to share infra planning techniques
9 Mar 18
The MOU was signed by Permanent Secretary for Development Hon Chi-Keung.
Mercedez-Benz dealer mulls $800m Hong Kong relisting
7 Mar 18
Lei Shing Hong reportedly plans to list in the second half of the year.
Contract for Central Kowloon Route project signed for $5.01b
7 Mar 18
It will build a 390-metre-long tunnel in Yau Ma Tei to ease traffic congestion in the area.
Hong Kong inks fintech cooperation with Switzerland
28 Feb 18
It lays out a bilateral mechanism for companies entering one another’s markets.
20 building plans approved in December
26 Feb 18
Of that figure, 9 were for apartment and commercial developments.
HKEX may appoint its first female chairperson in April
22 Feb 18
Laura Cha sits as a non-executive director at HSBC.
Half of bosses believe Hong Kong lags global peers in urban planning
20 Feb 18
The massive waste problem must be resolved to realise its Smart City vision.
Credit card receivables up 10.8% in Q4
16 Feb 18
This is equivalent to $131.24b.
HKEX unveils stock futures incentives programme
16 Feb 18
This includes a six-month trading fee waiver.
Exchange Fund assets balloon to $3.6t in January
15 Feb 18
It soared from $83.5m.
Consumer watchdog warns against overseas property purchases
15 Feb 18
The number of complaints lodged at the council more than doubled in 2017.
HKEX unveils long-dated futures and options to equity benchmarks
14 Feb 18
It aims to give market participants in the HSI and HSCEI more investment choices.
Hong Kongers can now visit Belarus without a visa
14 Feb 18
However, they can only stay for up to two weeks.
Hong Kong and Singapore issue RFP for cross-border blockchain project
13 Feb 18
The project aims to digitalise trade between the two cities.
Lok Ma Chau zoning plan approved
13 Feb 18
The area for redevelopment covers about 104 hectares.
Kwu Tong South draft zoning plan approved
12 Feb 18
The area for land development covers approximately 525 hectares.
New $780 bus pass will slash long-distance transport expenses
12 Feb 18
Commuters can save up to 20% in transport fees.
Tender up for Tsing Yi non-industrial site
9 Feb 18
The invitation will commence on February 15 and close on April 6.
HKEX approves plan to include equity index options in after-hours derivatives trading
8 Feb 18
Over 96% of exchange participants who trade their equity index futures after-hours do it between 11:45pm to 1 am.
Apple supplier AMS eyes secondary listing in Hong Kong
8 Feb 18
The Swiss-listed chipmaker saw its profits balloon after it supplied the optical sensors for Apple’s iPhone X.
Total visitor arrivals up 4.7% to 5.59m in December
5 Feb 18
The influx of tourists from the Mainland contributed significantly to the year-end figures.
Number of building sale and purchase agreements hits 7,223 in January
2 Feb 18
The total consideration reached $68.5b.
Hong Kong and Australia ink fintech collaboration deal
2 Feb 18
It aims to assist businesses seeking capital and overseas expansion in each other's markets.
Hong Kong inks intermodal transport pact with the Mainland
2 Feb 18
Passengers traveling by air can take sea or land transport using the same air ticket.
Hong Kong International Terminals unveils remote-controlled cranes
1 Feb 18
The facilities upgrade aims to boost Hong Kong as a leading regional port hub.
HKMA relaunches career accelerator to nurture young fintech talent
1 Feb 18
The move is in line with the authority’s push towards an era of Smart Banking.
Mercedes-Benz debuts new equipment features for V-Class series
31 Jan 18
It has air vents, LED intelligent light system and panoramic sliding sunroof.

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