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Yau Tong site sold for $3.3b
16 Aug 18
It was awarded to Ace Alliance Development Limited.
Hong Kong-New Zealand tax treaty protocol kicks into effect
13 Aug 18
It implements the automatic exchange of information in tax matters on a bilateral basis.
Bank of East Asia unveils centralised e-payment platform for merchants
13 Aug 18
BEA’s ‘i-Payment hub’ can process different payment types in a single device.
Residential broadband provider HKBN to buy WTT HK in $10.5b deal
9 Aug 18
The private equity firms that own WTT would own around 11.66% stake each in HKBN.
Philippines to scrap Landing International Development's US$1.5b Manila casino project
9 Aug 18
The move comes mere minutes after the firm broke ground.
Youth employment programme to cover part-timers by September
7 Aug 18
The maximum on-the-job training allowances for employers will also be raised to $4,000.
Number of McDonald sleepers balloon sixfold to 337 in past five years
6 Aug 18
Sky-high rents are amongst the reasons pushing them to stay at the fast food joint.
The Asian Export Awards 2018 welcomes MICCI as partner
3 Aug 18
MICCI intends to be the premier advocate for the business community in Malaysia.
Hong Kong's first pre-profit biotech float Ascletis closes flat on debut
2 Aug 18
It sold 224 million shares with an IPO priced at the middle end.
Age matters: Nearly 9 in 10 employees prefer older managers
1 Aug 18
Workers believe managers treat colleagues from various ages differently.
Cancer drug developer seeks $7b in secondary Hong Kong listing
31 Jul 18
BeiGene is offering 65.6 million shares at $94.9 to $111.6 apiece.
Citibank Hong Kong boosts API ecosystem with three new partnerships
30 Jul 18
Watsons, EGL Tours and Fortress will integrate Citi Pay with Points API into their platforms.
Landing International Development's $1.5b casino project greenlit
27 Jul 18
It will be built in Entertainment City, Manila.
Naspers eyes Hong Kong listing for e-commerce arm
27 Jul 18
It houses assets like OLX.
Hong Kong Exchange delays WVR plans
26 Jul 18
The bourse isn't pushing through with a planned stakeholder consultation.
Fanling site sold for $732.9m
26 Jul 18
It was awarded to Macro Topper Limited.
SFC slaps HSBC Broking Securities with $9.6m fine
25 Jul 18
The firm failed to conduct due diligence in a bond sale between 2015 to 2016.
Levy threshold for three construction ordinances raised to $3m
25 Jul 18
The changes will take effect on July 30.
Mercedes-Benz unveils city's largest car showroom in Chai Wan
20 Jul 18
The Mercedez-Benz Brand Centre on Hong Kong Island features over 20 display cars.
15 building plans approved in May
20 Jul 18
Apartment developments dominated last month’s construction plans.
MetLife Hong Kong bags three accolades at Insurance Asia Awards 2018
17 Jul 18
They recognised the firm's insurtech integration.
16 land transactions registered in Q2
17 Jul 18
The deals had a total land premium of $2.06b.
Lands Department issues 8 pre-sale consents in Q2
9 Jul 18
The pre-sale consent for residential developments could yield 3,861 units.
Credit Suisse's Hong Kong unit ordered to pay $369.08m to settle hiring corruption probe
6 Jul 18
The bank reportedly made preferential hires to win business.
Mercedes-Benz chairman Dieter Zetsche to grace RISE tech conference
5 Jul 18
He will share how AI can improve customer experience as seen through their new A-Class Limousine.
Astrum wins Designed in Hong Kong Awards for Computer Hardware
3 Jul 18
Their back-lit keyboard is ideal for low-light environments.
Sonne International Company Limited wins Designed in Hong Kong Awards for Personal Care (Women) and Security & Safety
3 Jul 18
Sonne’s FTecHealth nursing bra is powered by infrared tech to stimulate milk secretion for mothers.
Singapore and Hong Kong startups to be linked through fintech deal
2 Jul 18
They will be engaged in a shared network and mentorship programmes.
Hong Kong inks free trade agreement with Georgia
29 Jun 18
Georgia will eliminate import tariffs on 96.6% of its tariff lines for Hong Kong products.
Investment holding firm DBA convicted of issuing misleading statement
29 Jun 18
The SFC claims that DBA's financial statement for the year ended 2012 did not follow listing rules.
Citi joins Hong Kong's chatbot race with planned Facebook Messenger chatbot
26 Jun 18
Customers will soon be able to check account balance via the messaging app.
AlipayHK launches blockchain cross-border remittance service
26 Jun 18
The firm is tying up with Philippine-based micropayment service GCash.
1 week left to nominate for the Listed Companies Awards, International Business Awards and National Business Awards
22 Jun 18
Entries will be judged by representatives from the city's top accounting firms.
13 building plans approved in April
22 Jun 18
Apartment and commercial developments dominated monthly construction plans.
Hang Seng Bank onboards SWIFT platform for faster cross-border payments
20 Jun 18
Payments can be credited within minutes.
One in five employers to hire staff in 3Q18
14 Jun 18
There is shortage of employees in healthcare, construction, and transport.
Hong Kong inks deal with Mainland for supervision of cross-boundary regulated entities
12 Jun 18
The SFC and CBIRC will cooperate on investor protection amongst other key areas.
Standard Chartered to apply for virtual bank license in Hong Kong
11 Jun 18
The move follows the publication of revised guidelines by the central bank.
The Dairy Farm wins Made in Hong Kong Awards for Personal Care
11 Jun 18
The company’s wet wipes product is dermatologically tested to provide ultimate care and confidence to even the most delicate skin.
Prenetics Limited wins Made in Hong Kong Awards for Healthcare
11 Jun 18
Their precision health programme, myDNA Pro, provides DNA-based reports to assess a user’s risk to three genetic diseases.

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