Hong Kong

March sees $27b trade deficit

The total value of exports and imports rose 26.4% and 21.7%, respectively.

Gov't starts application for club-house subsidy

The scheme will extend $100,000 worth of subsidies for entertainment venues.

Colliers' Chris Currie promoted to Head of Occupier Services in Hong Kong

John Davies and Terry Shum also joined the Hong Kong team as part of a series of promotions.

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific release SG-HK flight schedules

The inaugural flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will depart from 26 May.

Market Update: HSI down 0.43% as overseas virus resurgence worries weigh

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.43% or 125.92 points to end at 28,952.83 on Monday, as fears over the resurgence of COVID-19 in overseas markets weighed on investor sentiment.

Things you need to follow for the HK-SG Air Travel Bubble

Hong Kong and Singapore have confirmed designated flights will begin on 26 May.

Inflation may still “reaccelerate”: OCBC

The bank maintained its inflation forecast at 1.6% to 1.8% in 2021.

SG-HK air travel bubble to start (again) on 26 May

The proposed bubble has seen multiple delays since it was first supposed to go ahead in November last year.

Aeon Store HK revenue rises 15.5% to $4.9b

This was attributed to sales growth, effective business plan, and government grants.

Business optimism in Hong Kong climbs to 16%

Only 9% of businesses expected a better situation over the coming three months in the preceding quarter.

Pave sees rising demand for overseas property investments

The firm helps buyers purchase cross-border and handles administration for clients.

Worst is over? Hong Kong's jobless rate drops from 7.2% peak

Despite an uneven recovery, the unemployment rate will likely enter a sustained decline, OCBC has said.

Inflation rate speeds up slightly to 0.5% in March

This is faster than the 0.3% recorded in the same month last year.

Hong Kong Customs cracks down on syndicate accused of $2.5b money laundering

Six persons were arrested in the operation named “Shadow Hunter II”.

Turbulent times ahead as SG-HK travel bubble delayed anew

The declaration of a travel corridor between the two cities has been delayed for the second time.

Here are 2021's hybrid work trends you need to know

The work-from-home setup is unlikely to be going away just yet.