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CE Lee to deliver policy address at LegCo

Lee will deliver the Policy Address during the session.

Hong Kong economy set to cool in H2 after 3.1% first-half gain

On prices, UOB lowered its 2025 headline inflation forecast to 1.6% from 1.8%.

Hong Kong factory growth steadies at 0.9% in Q2

The pace was slightly faster than the 0.7% growth seen in the first quarter.

Allianz Trade appoints Hassan Omaish as CEO for Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan

He will take over from Edmond Lee, who is retiring after 12 years.

BaseHall 02 earns triple platinum sustainability certifications

It met strict requirements in environmental performance and wellness.

Arrowpoint reportedly to raise US$400m in fresh funds

The hedge fund is estimated to be on course towards US$2b of assets by the end of 2026.

Hong Kong healthcare sector hits $3.4t market cap as of June

This is three times the $1.12b (US$144b) recorded at the end of 2017.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority urges joint effort in risk management

HKIA highlighted its ongoing collaboration with insurers and academics.

HK exceeds family office target ahead of schedule

Over 200 family offices set up or expanded in the region.

Majority back HK for transition finance, carbon markets, regional vehicles

Labelled sustainable-bond issuance across Southeast Asia and the Greater Bay Area has surpassed  $2.34t.

Hong Kong’s PAObank to offer free travel insurance to new customers

New customers must use the referral code "PAOBPR" to avail of the insurance.

Alipay+ Voyager customers can book Grab rides in their e-wallets

The service is available to users of Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash.

Hanison Construction, JV partner sell The Connaught holding firm for $410m

The group expects the deal to result in a loss of about $177m.

HKUST, French companies ink MoU on low-carbon retrofit pilot project

The pilot will retrofit an existing HKUST building to improve energy efficiency.

LandsD, PolyU to drive geospatial and smart city development

Both parties will establish a Joint Research Centre.