Staff Reporter
Hong Kong launches consultation for virtual asset trading platforms
Hong Kong launches consultation for virtual asset trading platforms
The SFC is seeking views on whether to allow license platform operators to serve retail investors.
Cards maintain dominance in Hong Kong's payment landscape
Over nine in 10 consumers use cards as their payment method.
Hong Kong welcomes anti-money laundering report
The report assessed the city’s anti-money laundering system as “compliant.”
Hong Kong strengthens copyright law
Amendments include new exceptions and a “safe harbour” regime.
2 new HKeToll service counters installed
These will help drivers and owners apply for the toll service.
Composite interest rate rises to 2.17% in January
It is because of increased weighted funding costs for deposits.
Hong Kong Airlines to open flight to Beijing Daxing
The service will start on 15 March 2023.
January HKIA cargo throughput down 26.4% YoY
Global economic uncertainties and factories’ holiday closures weighed it down.
HKIA passenger throughput rises 28-fold in January
Passenger volume surged 466% YoY to 7.6 million in the past 12 months.
New measures to enhance Hong Kong's food businesses
These include a new system for streamlining full licences and relaxed restrictions.
Hong Kong, Dongguan ink pact to develop air cargo shipment
AAHK CEO Fred Lam said the agreement will allow more cargo to be transported.
Property authority issues note to improve transparency of financing plans for homebuyers
The authority reminded purchasers that only written agreements are binding.
Hang Seng Indexes launches Hydrogen Energy Index
It will track companies involved in the production of hydrogen, amongst others.
Hong Kong begins relocation of Nam Cheong 220
The Housing Bureau relocated the modules to another housing project in Wong Yue Tan.
Hong Kong employers at risk of losing staff in next six months
Unless, they offer higher salaries.
Jobless rate inches down to 3.4%
This is down from 3.5%.
Gov’t offers $800m of tokenized green bonds
It is under the government green bond programme.
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