Hong Kong

Bank of China Hong Kong to explore e-HKD payment programmability

BOCHK will work with a subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties.

Bank of China Hong Kong to explore e-HKD payment programmability

BOCHK will work with a subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties.

North Point commercial building enters market at $1b

It has an average unit price of $6,500 per sq. ft.

HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot programme

Mastercard, Airstar Bank and Kasikornbank will be participating. 

China Motor Bus sells freehold property in London for $478m

It has a total site area of approximately 1,982.96 sq m. 

Digital Policy Office reviews IT services agreement

The SOA-QPS5 in use will expire in early 2026.

Hong Kong amongst top emerging talent networks globally

It ranked 3rd in technology, manufacturing and life sciences.

HK delegates visit Spain’s innovation organisation

Spain Startup said it is actively considering organising an Asian version of its summit. 

Nearly 8 in 10 Gen Z workers in HK prefer hybrid working

A lack of flexible arrangement made 30% workers leave their previous jobs.

HK University introduces AI-powered tool for heart disease prediction

P-CARDIAC’s effectiveness will be evaluated in the HEARTWISE study.

Citi wealth head visits Hong Kong

Andy Sieg attended three events and toured Citi’s Global Wealth Centre.

Hong Kong stored value transactions up 4.6% in Q2

A total of 2 billion transactions were made between April to June 2024.

Bank of Singapore flags fraudulent app

It has reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.

Sha Tin site up for sale via public tender

The site covers approximately 5,652 sqm.

HK Express to launch direct flights to Sendai

This will be HK Express' second Japan destination after Hiroshima.

HK travelers spend $1,800 per day during Paris Olympics

This is a 3.4-times boost compared to pre-trip spending.

HK returns to top 10 World Talent Ranking

The government said this is a "clear evidence of remarkable progress" in education and talent admission efforts.