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Gov’t offers $800m of tokenized green bonds
It is under the government green bond programme.
Hong Kong may impose 100% tobacco duty increase: analyst
The market should also tax non recyclable plastic during the budget.
Tsuen Wan residential site sold at $1.44b
The 8,360-square metre lot will be used to construct a hostel for mentally handicapped people.
Hong Kong govt appoints advisers for attracting firms
The new members will help the Financial Secretary plan and compete for high-potential enterprises.
Hong Kong forms Investment Corp. board
The new members will be responsible for making investment strategies and decisions.
Cathay Pacific total passengers soar over 4,100% for January 2023
Increased travelling to Mainland China and large leisure travel demands were the causes.
Only 7% of HK businesses are digital transformation leaders: DBS
Barriers to digital shift are alienating existing customers and talent gaps.
Gov't to launch tax consultation in March
The gov't plans to enhance the tax certainty of onshore gains.
Launch of HKeToll in Tsing Sha Control Area deferred
HKeToll was supposed to begin operations on 26 February.
Volume of total exports down 32.3% YoY in December 2022
Imports of goods went down by 26.7% over 2021.
Hong Kong to push for new school curriculum to promote financial education
The Secretary of Education said that financial management is an important life skill.
Cathay Pacific starts intermodal services at HKIA
The carrier signed an agreement to operate with the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Hang Lung installs more EV charging stations
The charging stations are located in its properties in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
DBS appoints Sebastian Paredes as head of North Asia
Paredes will continue in his role as CEO of DBS Bank (Hong Kong).
HKEX inks MoU supporting listing of Nanjing-based companies
Nanjing is home to 18,000 technology enterprises.
Citigroup offering $2.35b in cash-settled exchangeable bonds to AIA Group
The bonds are due on 26 February 2026.