Hong Kong

Sha Tin lot to be launched for sale on Aug. 19

The site will be sold by public tender.

Economy shrinks by 1.3% YoY in Q2

This marks the second consecutive quarter of GDP contraction.

What Hong Kong’s 3+4 means for inbound travellers

They are required to undergo a 3-day hotel quarantine and day medical surveillance.

Almost 90% of Hong Kongers want remote work

But only 45% have the option for remote working. 

Over 30% of businesses struggle with talent shortage: CPA

This is holding back companies’ digital transformation strategies.

BOC HK, BOC Life launch green savings insurance plan

It offers up to a 3% annualised guaranteed rate of return at policy maturity.

Export and import volumes fall in June as prices soar in Hong Kong

Export volume dropped by 12.5% YoY whilst imports decreased by 6.9% YoY.

Population dips 1.6% in H1 2022 amidst persistent low fertility rates

The plunge in birth rate in the last two years was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov't launches new round of Fintech training, subsidy scheme

Subsidy for each approved project increased to $150,000.

Foreign domestic helpers entering HK to undergo a ‘3+4’ quarantine starting August 12

Under the model, workers will be quarantined for three nights in designated hotels.

Cathay Pacific narrows loss to $5b in H1

Progressive adjustments to COVID restrictions in Hong Kong aided the airlines.

Deal-making for commercial real estate down 50% in Q2 22

The market’s transaction volume reached $18b (US$2.3b).

HKEX lists first A-share structured products

The derivative warrants are based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index.