Hong Kong

Hong Kong arrests 4 in alleged $155m crypto money laundering case: report

This is the first time that the city detected a money laundering case with cryptocurrency.

Recovery in property market likely to remain uneven in H2

The Grade A office market is seen to record a net withdrawal in the second half. 

Hong Kong to criminalise doxxing acts 

This is to protect against actions that are intrusive to personal data privacy. 

Genting Dream to set sail by end-July

This comes as all cruise officers and crew complete their vaccination.

6 in 10 buy luxury items amidst pandemic: survey

High-end goods are becoming more popular amongst millennials. 

Johnson Electric’s sales climb 70% to US$877m in Q1

This is higher than US$517m in the same period last year.

Hong Kong sees over 56,000 new local firms in H1

The number of new local companies in the city is 11% higher than the last six months.

Adele Yim from Mazars in Hong Kong joins HKB Technology Excellence Awards’ roster of judges for 2021

The Partner and Head of Risk Advisory Services at Mazars in Hong Kong believes that the COVID-19 has redefined work behaviours and accelerated the adoption of automation.

Hong Kong Business TEA 2021 welcomes Jason Yau as one of its judges

He believes that the early stages of business recovery need strong leaders and visionaries to capitalize on a post-COVID recovery boom. 

Crowe’s Charbon Lo joins Hong Kong Business Awards’ panel of judges 

To maintain sustainability, the Partner for Audit and Assurance advises enterprises to adapt and think outside the box. 

East Asia-Pacific central banks go green through Asian bond fund

This is aimed at further establishing local currency-denominated green bond markets in the region.

SMEs sentiments improve despite staying cautious 

The diffusion index on business receipts inched up to 45.1 in June.

HK tightens entry measures on travellers from Russia

This comes as the number of cases, including those with mutant variants, rise in Russia. 

YesAsia’s Hong Kong Exchange IPO debut oversubscribed for over 100 times

The company’s offer price saw an increase of 5.5% on its firs day closing price.

Reader’s Digest reveals Hong Kong’s most trusted brands during pandemic

AIA, Caltex, and Sun Hung Kai are just some of the brands that made it on the list.