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HMG, MediConCen to develop medical claims digitalisation

Enhancing efficient medical claims process as well as detection framework.

Hong Kong retail challenges persist despite rise in tourist arrivals

Benefits of cross-border travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen mainly flow one way.

Two Light Public Housing at Olympic Avenue open for tenders

Two separate contracts include a total of 7,700 units.

SMEs business receipts drop in June

It is likely to improve in July.

Private housing land supply reaches 6,000 units in H1

H1 supply already hit 45% of annual private housing target.

Mainland Shunde cuisine chain Under Big Banyan opens first HK site

The city will be the brand's regional hub and gateway to global markets.

Most older adults in Hong Kong lack life and death education: report

Around 70% of the general population remain unaware of what end-of-life care.

Thirty-seven private lots resumed for development

About 27,600 sqm. will be reverted to the government on 11 October.

HKEX launched Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

The move addressed some long-standing operational challenges.Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) launched the Order Routing Service that connects fund distributors and transfer agents on its Integrated Fund Platform (IFP).The new service is based on the Fund Repository system and helps transform the fund order placement process into a seamless and integrated system.Supported by the data network from Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the service promotes better efficiency and collaboration across the fund distribution network by enhancing communications between fund distributors and agents.IFP also welcomes an initial cohort of 33 distributors, transfer agents and fund houses.

HKTDC signs first MOU with Singapore-based bank

The partnership also aims to generate job opportunities and strengthen communities across both regions.The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Overseas Bank Hong Kong Branch (UOB Hong Kong) at the ASEAN Conference 2025 in Singapore, a first of such a partnership for Hong Kong.The MOU aims to strengthen regional ties and promote sustainable growth by leveraging UOB’s extensive regional network and financial expertise, alongside HKTDC’s strengths in trade promotion, to access new markets, resources and professional knowledge.The MOU also promotes local enterprise development and economic resilience by matching local value chains with foreign direct investments(FDI). 

OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs

OCBC Group is aiming to disburse S$5b in loans to entrepreneurs by 2028

MTR will likely seek more funds for railway expansion

The downturn in the real estate market forces the company to seek financing externally.

Employers need to improve retirement benefits planning, report says

More flexible and people-focused retirement planning needed.

Gov’t to resume land for technopole, conservation park

The land will revert to and vest in the government on 11 October.

Hong Kong and Singapore investors divided on risk exposure over next 12 months

Inflation is expected to remain subdued in the region, with only 25% of Asia respondents predicting a rise, the lowest across all surveyed geographies.