Hong Kong Business

Lai Sun sells mid-levels apartments for $28m
It boasts a total saleable area of approximately 5,338 square feet.
HKEX implements ISSB climate disclosures, enhancing transparency
This is seen to solidify Hong Kong’s standing as a prominent financial hub.
CUHK develops tool for early hypoglycemia warnings amongst high-risk adults
The faculty analysed a dataset from the HADCL from 2013 to 2018.
Govt raises parking fees
11 public car parks will be affected.
Swire Pacific acquires controlling stake in DeltaHealth
The company signed definitive agreements to increase its stake in March.
Gov't responds to potential IT system data leak
The incident was due to a data migration error.
Property interest surges as cooling measures end
Half of affluent buyers see improved property buying conditions.
Hong Kong restaurants saw 37% uptick in takeaways supported by food delivery aggregators
34% of restaurants attribute 30% of their revenue to delivery platforms.
Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan
The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.
HKIA welcomes World Bank’s second Cat bond, worth $150m
It will offer coverage against storm risks in Jamaica.
Hong Kong cap rates flat in Q1 2024
Overall, the removal of special stamp duties helped improve market sentiment and demand.
PwC and Xalts partner to promote tokenization in finance
The deal will allow both parties to leverage on business opportunities in blockchain technology.
Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years
The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.
Retail sales value dip by 7% MoM to $31.2b in March
Amongst retail outlets, "jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts" recorded the steepest decline.
Hapag-Lloyd adopts IQAX’s electronic lading billing technology
The move is seen to hasten the transition towards 100% paperless billing by 2030.

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Retail Source Green’s bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions propel firms away from plastic packaging
F&B firms can source packaging made from wheat bran, bagasse, and areca palm.
Food & Beverage Why avocados are now a permanent part of Shake Shack Hong Kong's menu
The brand said limited-time-only (LTO) delights and new menu launches help keep consumer attention.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2024
Fintech and AI startups dominated the list.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong sets higher investment threshold for residency
Whilst permanent residency in Hong Kong now requires a minimum outlay of $30m (US$3.83m), the range of permissible investments has been expanded.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Foodtech, fintech emerge as bright spots in Hong Kong’s startup landscape
The city is home to over 600 fintech startups and more than 100 food tech firms.
HR & Education MBA programmes in Hong Kong live up to financial hub status
MBA providers hop on experiential learning and progressive curriculums to ensure competitive edge in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Lai Sun sells mid-levels apartments for $28m
It boasts a total saleable area of approximately 5,338 square feet.
HKEX implements ISSB climate disclosures, enhancing transparency
This is seen to solidify Hong Kong’s standing as a prominent financial hub.
CUHK develops tool for early hypoglycemia warnings amongst high-risk adults
The faculty analysed a dataset from the HADCL from 2013 to 2018.
Govt raises parking fees
11 public car parks will be affected.
Swire Pacific acquires controlling stake in DeltaHealth
The company signed definitive agreements to increase its stake in March.
Gov't responds to potential IT system data leak
The incident was due to a data migration error.
Property interest surges as cooling measures end
Half of affluent buyers see improved property buying conditions.
Hong Kong restaurants saw 37% uptick in takeaways supported by food delivery aggregators
34% of restaurants attribute 30% of their revenue to delivery platforms.
Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan
The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.
HKIA welcomes World Bank’s second Cat bond, worth $150m
It will offer coverage against storm risks in Jamaica.
Hong Kong cap rates flat in Q1 2024
Overall, the removal of special stamp duties helped improve market sentiment and demand.
PwC and Xalts partner to promote tokenization in finance
The deal will allow both parties to leverage on business opportunities in blockchain technology.
Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years
The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.
Retail sales value dip by 7% MoM to $31.2b in March
Amongst retail outlets, "jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts" recorded the steepest decline.
Hapag-Lloyd adopts IQAX’s electronic lading billing technology
The move is seen to hasten the transition towards 100% paperless billing by 2030.

Exclusives

Retail Source Green’s bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions propel firms away from plastic packaging
F&B firms can source packaging made from wheat bran, bagasse, and areca palm.
Food & Beverage Why avocados are now a permanent part of Shake Shack Hong Kong's menu
The brand said limited-time-only (LTO) delights and new menu launches help keep consumer attention.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2024
Fintech and AI startups dominated the list.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong sets higher investment threshold for residency
Whilst permanent residency in Hong Kong now requires a minimum outlay of $30m (US$3.83m), the range of permissible investments has been expanded.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Foodtech, fintech emerge as bright spots in Hong Kong’s startup landscape
The city is home to over 600 fintech startups and more than 100 food tech firms.
HR & Education MBA programmes in Hong Kong live up to financial hub status
MBA providers hop on experiential learning and progressive curriculums to ensure competitive edge in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Join the Hong Kong Business community