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Government warns public against cryptocurrency risks
30 Jan 18
A public education campaign was jointly launched by the FSTB and IEC.
Agile's property management unit plans $4.7b Hong Kong IPO
29 Jan 18
Shares of A-Living Services Co Ltd will be priced at $10.80 to $14.20 apiece.
Hong Kong strengthens bilateral financial ties with Switzerland
25 Jan 18
A total of three MoUs were signed to boost financial cooperation between the two economies.
Tender awarded for Kwun Tong residential site for $3.11m
25 Jan 18
The 50-year land grant was awarded to Clever Like Limited.
Goods exports up 5.6% in November
24 Jan 18
Total export volume to India and Japan posted the most significant increase.
Buildings Department approved 20 building plans in November
23 Jan 18
New buildings were valued at $1.4b in November.
Hong Kong Airlines buys shares in Asian air joint venture
23 Jan 18
It joins airlines from Malaysian, Indonesian and Brunei airlines as shareholders.
HKIA air passenger volume up 4.3% to 6.42m passengers in December
22 Jan 18
Passenger traffic to and from the Mainland and Japan recorded the most significant growth.
Retail sales up 7.5% to $38.7b in November
19 Jan 18
Thanks to a revival in mainland tourist arrivals, retail sales post its strongest growth in two years.
Residential volume drops to 5,337 sold units in November
18 Jan 18
Monthly home sales fell 6.3% MoM.
Residential site in Kowloon Tong sold for $12.45b
17 Jan 18
It was awarded to Wharf subsidiary Alpha Pioneer.
Hong Kong hosts 11th Asian Financial Forum
16 Jan 18
More than 2,900 government officials from around the world will be in attendance.
Finastra unveils Future of Banking Center of Excellence in Cyberport
16 Jan 18
It aims to facilitate digital disruption in the financial services industry.
Exchange Fund's assets hit $3.51t in December
15 Jan 18
The monetary base reached $1.7t.
Israel proposes to ease dual-listing with Hong Kong and Singapore
15 Jan 18
It facilitates the dual listing of Israeli companies in SGX and HKEX.
HKMA launches consultation on Open API framework
12 Jan 18
It is part of the agency’s initiatives to transition into an era of smart banking.
Committee formed to monitor taxi service quality
11 Jan 18
It will monitor the service quality of about 18,000 taxis in Hong Kong.
Lands Department issued 37 residential pre-sale consents in 2017
10 Jan 18
This involves the building of 16,408 residential units last year.
Housing Authority sets rent for 6 public rental housing estates
10 Jan 18
More than 77% of the flats will rent for less than $2.500 monthly.
HKQAA launches Green Finance Certification Scheme
9 Jan 18
It aims to support environmentally-friendly investments.
Hong Kong inks deal with Shenzen to establish joint marine emissions office
21 Dec 17
It will provide a unified platform to control air pollution and improve air quality.
Hong Kong inks deal with Belt and Road partners Israel and New Zealand
18 Dec 17
The two countries now enjoy mutual customs clearance benefits with Hong Kong.
Kwun Tong site to be up for public tender
18 Dec 17
It will be converted into a private residential development.
HKIA self-service departure to be extended to other control points
18 Dec 17
It will now be operational in Lo Wu, Hung Hom and Shenzen Bay among others.
Hong Kong inks wine trade deal with Argentina
18 Dec 17
It will facilitate trading, investment promotion and tourism between the two markets.
Hong Kong Observatory launches flight weather app
18 Dec 17
It will provide flight crews with the latest weather information.
HKMA raises base rate by 25 basis pts to 1.75% following Fed hike
14 Dec 17
This was the third increase this year.
Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme to cover four more vehicles
13 Dec 17
It will include red minibuses, shuttle buses, staff busses and short-distance ferry services.
Kowloon Tong site to be up for public tender
11 Dec 17
It will be developed into private residential units.
Smart City Digital Hub launched
11 Dec 17
It aims to accelerate the development of smart city solutions.
Hong Kong inks fintech deal with Dubai
8 Dec 17
It aims to facilitate financial innovation between the two markets.
FinTech Association launches guide on ICOs
8 Dec 17
It aims to help entrepreneurs who are looking at token sales to raise funds.
Electrical equipment retailers will soon be required to recycle e-waste
6 Dec 17
The service will be officially implemented in the third quarter of next year.
HKIA's mobile liaison centre upgrades airport emergency services
4 Dec 17
It boasts of advanced digital equipment for surveillance and crisis communication.
Communications Authority unveils licence for wireless IoT devices
4 Dec 17
It’s an effort to embrace disruptive technology for future smart city applications.
Housing Authority to launch mobile app
1 Dec 17
It will be aimed at public rental housing tenants.
Mortgage loans grow to $1.19b in October
1 Dec 17
However, mortgage applications and approved loans fell.
HKMA launches fintech supervisory chatroom
30 Nov 17
It seeks to provide early-stage feedback on fintech proposals.
Exhibition industry contributes $52.9m to 2016 GDP
29 Nov 17
The industry also generated 77,000 jobs in the same period.
What you need to know about the 7th Only Watch auction
20 Nov 17
It took place in Geneva last November 11.

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