Hong Kong

HK Express adds 2 new connections to its  'Air + Ferry Pass' service

The new connections commenced operations on 22 December 2023. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

We’re taking the time off and will be back on 3 January 2024.

Gov’t approves 10 building plans 

The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Lantau Island site sold for $203m

APEX King was the successful tenderer.

Gov’t heightens penalty for illegal car-hailing activities

New measures include increasing the maximum fine and term of imprisonment for violators.

HKEX CEO retires, new leadership will take over next year

CEO Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin will be replaced by Bonnie Chan Yiting beginning 24 May 2024.

HKHS network infrastructure upgrade brings an operational edge

Its initiative earned an award at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards.

Gov’t to amend land redevelopment bill

The amendment will expedite the consolidation of property interests.

HKMA reprimands TNG Asia for inadequate compliance systems

The HKMA has reprimanded and ordered TNG to pay a pecuniary penalty of HK$1.6m for contravening section 8Q of the PSSVFO.

What you need to know about the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Applications for the scheme will begin in mid-2024.

Unemployment rate remains at 2.9%

There were 112,400 unemployed people from September to November.

5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024

One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.

ZA Bank’s Global Transfer service helps save HK$4m in transfer fees

Over 90% of the international money transfers are completed within a day’s time.

Digital fraud trends peaked during the holiday shopping season - TransUnion

72% of Hong Kongers are concerned with being victimised by online fraud this holiday season.