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Gov’t OKs revised Banking Bill 2025

The ordinance will enable banks to share account information to detect and prevent crimes.

Gov’t prices $27b worth of green bonds and infrastructure bonds

The bonds are denominated in Hong Kong dollars, renminbi, US dollars, and euro.

Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Rome

It will be operated by Cathay’s Airbus A350-900 fleet.

Hotel101 secures SEC approval for merger with Nasdaq-listed JVSPAC

The merger values Hotel101 at an equity value of $3b.

Axa Hong Kong and Macau launch Max Goal II Insurance Plan

It promises a breakeven timeframe of 5 years.

Generali Hong Kong, Wonder partner to digitalise insurance premium payments

The collaboration leverages Citi's Spring by Citi® digital payment acceptance solution.

Almost eight in 10 sceptical of new taxi fleet impact

A notable 29% expressed that they were "very pessimistic."

Golden Village sells Yishun 10 Cinema to Frasers subsidiary for $48m

Net proceeds will be used to repay bank loans and for general working capital.

Property sales fall 10.9 % in May

Total transaction value was $49.8b.

Startup funding falls to $1.1m in May: report

This represents a steep decline of 96.22% compared to April 2025.

Retail sales drop 2.3% YoY in April

It was provisionally estimated at $28.9b.

Hong Kong’s growth projected to moderate at 1.9% in 2025

Inflation is also expected to remain moderate at 1.8% in 2025.

Vodafone, CK Hutchison complete UK merger

VodafoneThree will invest t $116.7b in 5G over 10 years.