Hong Kong

Aspire enters HK to support expanding SMEs with multi-currency needs

Seven in 10 companies in Hong Kong plan to expand operations overseas.

Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave

41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.

74% of HK employers open to hiring SEN youths

Over 76.5% of respondents have not previously hired SEN youths. 

HKMA to hold tender for 2-year exchange fund notes

A total of $1.2b in two-year notes will be offered.

Govt launches new funding scheme to subsidise industrial site development

The scheme offers companies up to $45m in funding for three projects.

Gov’t to use North Lantau HKICC site for AsiaWorld-Expo expansion

Medical equipment, furniture, and consumables will be transferred to public hospitals.

Gov't boosts crackdown on frozen meat sales with operation "Pearl"

Sellers of frozen meat without permission will face fines of up to $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.

Diffusion index climbs to 41.8 in July, indicating SME growth

The index, however, remained in contractionary territory. 

Wheelock acquires Hop Lung Industrial Building for HK$728m

The developer plans to redevelop the building into a "high-quality industrial project."

HKMCI introduces flexible rental options for homeowners

This aims to help homeowners with their needs.

AirAsia launches new HK-Bali, Jakarta routes

The first flights will operate on 1 and 8 October.

CLP Power partners with Creative Property to promote low-carbon living

The partnership will encourage a low-carbon lifestyle for residents. 

PBOC and HKMA sign MOU on cross-boundary linkage of payment systems

They also exchanged views on financial co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong.