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Hong Kong opens consultation on phase 2 of green finance taxonomy
Hong Kong opens consultation on phase 2 of green finance taxonomy
It added 13 new economic activities and expanded sector coverage.
Housing Bureau awards $209m contracts for light public housing
Chevalier Property Management Ltd and Sik Yuen Joint Venture won the first contract.
Tai Po site offered for tender to build EV fast charging station
It covers about 683.8 square metres.
Zijin Gold eyeing to raise US$3b through IPO in Hong Kong
This may potentially be this year’s second biggest listing globally.
Government to introduce new ride-hailing regulations
Platforms, vehicles, and drivers must obtain appropriate licences.
HK, Jordan sign tax agreement
Any tax paid in Jordan will be credited against the tax payable in Hong Kong.
Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law
Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.
Sun Hung Kai posts $19.89b profit in FY2025
Group revenue rose 8% year on year to $90.12b.
Hongkongers link clutter to stress and lower life satisfaction: survey
The report finds clutter was also linked to anxiety and reduced productivity.
Hang Seng Bank names HSBC’s Luanne Lim as chief executive
Diana Cesar will return to HSBC as vice chairman, Hong Kong.
Hotel investment activity hits $951m in H1
In 2024, hotel investment deals reached $3.4b (US$440m).
Hong Kong startup funding drops 92.73% MoM in August
Early-stage funding (68.8%) held the largest share.
Kowloon Bay’s The Bay Hub secures major lease with British school
The school has leased the entire first and second floors, totalling 45,272 square feet in gross floor area.
Hong Kong to launch new innovation fund in 2026
The government said venture capital is critical to its growth.
Citi named primary liquidity provider in RMB repo scheme
It is currently the only American bank of the 11 dealers in the scheme, the bank said.
Quality HealthCare opens flagship clinic in Prince’s Building
The facility offers services across 14 medical specialities.
Cheung Sha Wan office site up for sale for $60m
The property is offered for sale on an as-is basis.
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