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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.

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 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.