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Businesses remain confident in regulatory compliance yet financially stressed
Businesses remain confident in regulatory compliance yet financially stressed
To remain competitive, nearly a quarter (25%) are considering acquisitions.
HK to expand exemption for Air Passenger Departure Tax
This comes alongside an APDT increase to $200 per passenger from $120.
Housing Authority to put up 2,576 green form flats for sale
The flats will be sold at a 40% discount off market prices.
ShopBack, Mastercard partner to offer exclusive cashback rewards
Users can receive an additional 5% cashback.
Deepfake-related fraud surges in Hong Kong, driven by AI abuse
Sumsub warned that Hong Kong’s digital ecosystem is becoming a key target.
Only 27% of Hong Kong firms spend over $5.8m on AI
Hong Kong companies identified edge computing as their top IT priority.
How optimistic are Hong Kong businesses now?
Top priorities over the next three years include customer acquisition.
HashKey expands bank services to 32 countries
The platform now supports transfers in CNH, HKD, USD, and EUR.
New World’s bond decision seen as red flag for liquidity risks
S&P warns the situation could hurt buyer confidence.
HKSTP launches search for San Tin Technopole development partners
The Technopole is expected to provide high-quality, sustainable infrastructure tailored for global and local technology enterprises.
Mainland visitor turnout at HK exhibitions up 21%
Participation by exhibiting companies grew by 13.9%, reaching nearly 52,000.
Business receipts rise by double digits for some service sectors in Q1
Two sectors, however, reported declines.
HK Express launches daily direct flights to Subang, Malaysia
Subang is the airline’s second destination in Malaysia after Penang.
Construction works' gross value up 1.9% in Q1
Public sector works surged 17.4%.
SME business outlook improves slightly in May
The outlook DI for June is 45.4.
CLPe, CNOOC complete largest LNG bunkering in Hong Kong
The Hanoi Express received around 10,000 cubic metres of LNG.
Hong Kong draws $402m in global development capital: report
The city secured US$402m in cross-border capital for land and development sites over the past 12 months.
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