Hong Kong
Over 26% insurance customers switch to online platform
Over 26% insurance customers switch to online platform
More customers took out their policies in traditional policies in 2020.
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.
2 in 5 Hong Kongers are more productive at home: report
This is the highest in the region.
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.