Hong Kong

HKEX profit declines anew, falling ​​to HK$3.3 billion in Q3

The bourse’s income was dragged down by the delay in potential billion-dollar IPOs.

HK's financial centre status at risk with tightening of travel restrictions

The city’s rival hubs such as Singapore have already reopened.

HK retains rank as 3rd most competitive wealth management centre

Particularly, the city is highly competitive in the high-net-worth and mass affluent space.

What's the most crucial consideration in sustainable investments?

A study showed that it’s no longer the investment returns.

4 in 10 employees inclined to contribute to sustainability agenda

But 68% of them said their companies do not involve them in green initiatives.

Consumer prices rise by 1.4% in September

The increase, however, was smaller than in the previous month's 1.6%.

Which sectors are expecting their situation to improve by end-2021?

Only 14% of businesses believe their situation will get better in Q4.

Unemployment rate slightly dips to 4.5% 

The number of jobless persons was down by around 7,100

Composite interest rate remains at 0.19% by end-September 2021

This is as the weighted funding cost for deposits was steady during the month.

Central's office rent grows for 2nd consecutive month

The 0.6% growth was driven by premium office space in the submarket.

Lam on leave after suffering minor elbow fracture from fall

Chief Secretary for Administration, John Lee, to take over until Lam recovers.

Cathay Pacific carries most cargo in a single month since COVID onset 

The airline’s overall tonnage grew MoM by more than 5% to 130,997 tonnes.

Cathay Pacific hits highest single-day passenger count since March 2020 

The airline carried ​​6,562 passengers on 17 September.

How evolving digital economy transforms HK's 'most exciting' industries

PwC and InvestHK report details the role of digital in HK’s e-commerce.