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Hong Kong bankers to retain right to access corporate registry: report

A new government rule plans to tighten public access to company director’s personal info.

Hong Kong jobless likely to further drop in May: gov’t

But full employment is still a long way ahead.

Colombia, Korea now in Hong Kong’s high-risk list

The tighter border restrictions will take effect on 18 June.

Jardine Matheson offers three Mercedes Benz for you to get the jab done

The company will be offering $10m worth of incentives to promote vaccination.

Hong Kong’s exports to China rises 18.4% in Q1

Total exports for outward processing amounted to $134.6b during the quarter.

Cathay Pacific amongst Asia Pacific’s top carriers

The airline earned an overall score of 4.6 out of 5 in the Air Cargo Excellence Survey.

New measure raises stamp duty

It will increase the rate to 0.13% starting 1 August.

New emission caps for two Hong Kong power plants imposed

The new threshold applies to Hong Kong Electric and CLP Power Hong Kong.

Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble decision pushed back to July

The Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble has been pushed back again.

One in four HK shoppers could do away with bricks-and-mortar: survey

Changes in consumer behaviour as an impact of the pandemic may be here to stay.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried named in first Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst

The list includes policymakers, visionaries and entrepreneurs from all over the world.

Hong Kong’s consumer credit demand rebounds in Q1

Mortgages and credit card demand rose, whilst unsecured credit hit a historical low.

IMF affirms Hong Kong’s “resilient” financial system

But it flagged points of exposure to macro-financial risks.

Angelalign estimates $2.51b net proceeds in global offering

Its offer price ranges from $147-173 per share.

Treat yourself: Hong Kong’s wealthy buy more luxury items after COVID

Around 48% are inclined to buy more high-end goods after the pandemic.