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HKICPA, ACCA renew Mutual Recognition Agreement

Both sides further enhanced connection by expanding professional development opportunities.Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) renewed its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on 27 June.

Star Entertainment’s JV partners move to terminate DBC exit deal

The group said it is still open for further negotiations with its JV partners.

I Squared Asia scraps plans to acquire HKBN Ltd

HKBN also ended the offer period in relation to I Squared Asia’s offer.

Critical infrastructure cybersecurity law to take effect 1 January 2026

The notice goes to LegCo for negative vetting on 2 July.

Mortgage loans approval up 5.3% in May

The number of mortgage applications also rose 5%.

Adrian Cheng resigns from New World Development board

He is leaving to focus on public service and personal commitments.

Prudential adds pet protection to travel insurance suite

The enhanced plan offers up to $1,300 (HK$10,000) for overseas pet medical costs.

Official taxi fleet licences to be issued

Five taxi fleet drivers can access 80 sites after receiving licences in July.

Traffic casualty benefits updated

Injury and Interim Maintenance Grants have been merged.

HA enhances medication dispensing

A maximum of eight weeks’ supply for selected drugs.Selected medications prescribed for "as needed" use will be dispensed with a maximum of eight weeks’ supply, said the Hospital Authority (HA) on 27 June.

HK Airlines to launch flights to Xi’an, China

The new route will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.

YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis

It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.

Improved certification scheme helps SMEs to go green

Certification Scheme 2.0 expands access and support for small firms.