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HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
Both banks will participate in the pilot project.
1 day ago
Education demand opens opportunity for Hong Kong commercial landlords: Colliers
Rising non-local student demand is creating a window to convert underused office and retail space into education facilities.
1 day ago
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
Large companies can request to onboard their SME suppliers.
2 days ago
Startups' AI use jumps 473% as developer tools lead adoption
Travel, payroll, and office spending also climbed as firms scaled operations.
2 days ago
Graduates shift from postgraduate degrees to certifications as AI changes hiring
Three quarters of graduates use AI in job applications as soft skills gain priority.
2 days ago
Jobless rate steady at 3.7% in March to May
The underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.5%, whilst total employment slipped slightly.
2 days ago
Goods exports volume up 32.3% in April
Import volume also rose 34.0% YoY, whilst export and import prices increased.
2 days ago
Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push
Designated travel plans can include a HK$20 ePremium Coupon.
2 days ago
Zurich Hong Kong backs robot micro-insurance
YAS customers will get scenario-based protection for insured robot incidents.
2 days ago
GNI outpaces GDP in Q1 on investment income inflows
Net primary income inflows outweigh stronger domestic output growth trends.
3 days ago
Prudential Hong Kong launches Cantonese voice challenge
Cyberport joined the competition to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions.
3 days ago
Hong Kong AI cohort grows amidst governance pressure
Stephen Yiu said insurers are showing stronger ownership in strategy selection.
3 days ago
Credit card balances rise as revolving lines fall
Personal loans and credit cards grow whilst revolving credit and loan-on-card shrink.
4 days ago
Gov’t seeks public views on first five-year development plan
Key priorities include the Northern Metropolis and green transformation.
4 days ago
Hong Kong tightens F&B worker imports under new labour rules
Restaurant operators must meet a 3:1 local-to-imported worker ratio.
4 days ago
Luxury hotels shine as Asia Pacific deals rise 77%
Tightly held ownership and limited new supply continue to support the city’s premium hotel market.
4 days ago
Manufacturing output slows in Q1 as producer prices surge
Production rose 3.1% in Q1, whilst producer prices jumped 17.7%.
4 days ago
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