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HK tightens corporate governance with revised code
HK tightens corporate governance with revised code
The revised CG Code introduces more comprehensive Mandatory Disclosure Requirements.
Hong Kong bidders lead APAC real estate M&A by value in H1
One of the standout deals was the acquisition of upper floors and retail space at One Exchange Square.
Hong Kong ranks third globally in GFCI 38
It also outpaced all Asia-Pacific markets in the Global Financial Centres Index.
Hong Kong wages rise 3.5% in June
However, unadjusted figures show a 7.5% drop in nominal payroll and a 7.2% drop in real payroll.
HK invites bids for green fuel storage development
Deadline for submission is 25 November.
Hong Kong named world’s freest economy
The city also topped Freedom to Trade Internationally.
Exports rise 14.5% YoY in August
Imports also increased 11.5% YoY.
Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index
The city clinched the top spot in fintech.
Hong Kong and China expand Northbound Swap Connect to US$6.3b
It also expanded the list of dealers and is expanding repo business activities.
LSCM, HKIB develop logistics platform for CGT manufacturing
The system can digitise up to 750 pages of documents per clinical case.
Gov’t says no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism
The statement was issued in response to a media enquiry about acetaminophen use.
Application for tech research support scheme begins
Each successful application may receive between $100m and $300m.
Hong Kong to launch first low-altitude economy tech hall
The Tech Hall will also serve as a policy testing space under the Low-altitude Economy Regulation Sandbox.
Grade A offices log 313,800 sq ft net take-up in August
Overall Grade A office rents falling just 0.2% MoM, the slowest rate of decline so far in 2025.
HSBC rolls out cross-border tokenised deposit service
TDS has completed its first USD cross-border transaction between Hong Kong and Singapore.
HKEX inks carbon markets deal in GBA
The partnership aims to boost development of carbon markets and green financing.
Link REIT’s Saunders gets board promotion as Hongchoy retires on 31 Dec
His promotion is effective in January 2026.
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