News
Why Hong Kong is an ideal destination for Middle East companies
Why Hong Kong is an ideal destination for Middle East companies
Four sectors will benefit the most from a Hong Kong list.
6 in 10 employers plan to redesign their office to enable hybrid work
Most companies in Hong Kong have either completed their redesign or have one underway.
ZA Bank rolls out tax loan, offers cash rewards
Even unsuccessful loan applicants can receive a reward.
HK Express adds 2 new connections to its 'Air + Ferry Pass' service
The new connections commenced operations on 22 December 2023.
2024-2025 budget likely to focus on boosting recovery: expert
UOB experts expect measures on housing, low fertility, and talent.
Hongkong Land unveils plans for 2024
These plans include a reconfiguration of retail space in LANDMARK.
Gov’t approves 10 building plans
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Lantau Island site sold for $203m
APEX King was the successful tenderer.
Gov’t heightens penalty for illegal car-hailing activities
New measures include increasing the maximum fine and term of imprisonment for violators.
Cathay Pacific revenue jumps 148.3% YoY in November 2023
Total passenger carried count over 1.6m.
HKEX CEO retires, new leadership will take over next year
CEO Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin will be replaced by Bonnie Chan Yiting beginning 24 May 2024.
Gov’t to amend land redevelopment bill
The amendment will expedite the consolidation of property interests.
HKMA reprimands TNG Asia for inadequate compliance systems
The HKMA has reprimanded and ordered TNG to pay a pecuniary penalty of HK$1.6m for contravening section 8Q of the PSSVFO.
What you need to know about the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Applications for the scheme will begin in mid-2024.
Unemployment rate remains at 2.9%
There were 112,400 unemployed people from September to November.
ZA Bank’s Global Transfer service helps save HK$4m in transfer fees
Over 90% of the international money transfers are completed within a day’s time.
Digital fraud trends peaked during the holiday shopping season - TransUnion
72% of Hong Kongers are concerned with being victimised by online fraud this holiday season.
Commentary
How Hong Kong SMEs should set boundaries for agentic AI in B2B selling
Stablecoin payments are going mainstream. Hong Kong and APAC are showing how