News

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.