Jaleen Ramos
What’s shaping Hong Kong’s asset management sector
What’s shaping Hong Kong’s asset management sector
The report highlights evolving investment trends such as ESG, alternative assets, and virtual assets.
Industry giants call for global QR code adoption
They aim to achieve widespread adoption of QR Codes with GS1 standards by the end of 2027.
Enhanced industry regulatory scheme for marketing calls launched
This includes requiring telemarketers to provide their names and contact numbers upon recipients' requests.
Hong Kong launches new features in eHealth App
It will pilot cross-boundary health record and personal folder functions.
Hong Kong unemployment rate remains at 3%
It inched up by 0.1 percentage points to 1.2%.
7 in 10 SMEs foresee growth of 4% or more in next 12 months
Scale expansion and launch of new products and services were seen as the main growth drivers.
Economist lifts Hong Kong outlook, citing stronger economic prospects
UOB now predicts a 2.9% economic growth, up from 2.5%
How business leaders can address tech recruitment challenges in 2024
Business leaders are urged to refine their recruitment strategies to ensure they attract a workforce capable of meeting future challenges.
AXA and HK Express partner for exclusive travel insurance
It includes comprehensive coverage such as medical expenses up to HKD 500,000.
30,200 PRH flats allocated for 2024-25
Of these, 23,300 flats will go to PRH applicants.
Guangdong, HK, and Macao sign pact for enhanced emergency response
It will establish a government-led mechanism for handling regional emergencies.
HKMA keeps base rate at 5.75%
It said that the high interest rate environment could persist for some time.
HKIAA and ICSCC partner for Super Terminal Expo
A cooperation agreement was signed between the HKIAA, ICSCC, and Informa Markets Asia.
Sha Tin site up for sale via tender
The site, spanning 2,425 square meters, is designated for non-industrial use.
Country Garden wind-up petition further adjourned to 29 July
This follows previous announcements made on 28 February, 4 March, and 17 May.
Mezzofy secures $2M investment for digital coupon innovation
The funding round was led by Isola Capital’s IPVF VII.
OFCA launches labelling scheme to boost 5G indoor coverage in buildings
It will push mobile network operators (MNOs) to improve 5G network coverage indoors.
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