Hong Kong

Hang Seng Bank launches $80b green financing solutions fund

The bank also launched green assessment and knowledge advocacy programmes.

SetupHK launches $1 Company Setup Programme to attract startups

The programme offers licenses and permits assistance, amongst others.

New shipping safety standards to meet international guidelines

Proposed amendments aim to set safety standards for ships and personnel.

Gov’t addresses food waste recycling bin disruption

The government requested an incident report within seven days to prevent recurrence.

Citi names HSBC banker as head of corporate banking in Hong Kong

Matthew Hung is head of corporate coverage for HSBC’s operations in the city.

Consumer prices rise 1.2% YoY in May

Prices rose faster in May compared to April.

Hong Kong sees 9.1% uptick in credit card spending in Q1

There were fewer transactions, but the value went up.

Hong Kong Airlines expects 500 additional employees in 2024

It is conducting recruitment events in various areas. 

Indosuez appoints Michaël Kofman as Hong Kong CEO

He has nearly 30 years of experience in finance.

Prudential Hong Kong opens multipurpose space

It also expanded its academy to this 53,600 sqft office.

Hong Kong reappoints HKSTP Chairman of the Board of Directors

The new members and reappointees will serve for two years starting on 1 July.

Dip in construction activity to cut 2024 tender prices

Tender prices for construction projects to slip by 2%.

Gov’t to intensify implementation of safe construction measure

Over 100 prosecutions against duty holders were taken out as at 31 May.

Hong Kong launches new features in eHealth App

It will pilot cross-boundary health record and personal folder functions.

3 in 5 Hong Kong workers use AI at work to reduce burn out

Over 33% of Hong Kong workers feel extremely burnt out.