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HKMA and PBoC extend e-CNY pilot to Hong Kong residents

E-CNY wallet users can top up their wallets through 17 partner banks.

PwC releases report on eHKD implementation for low balance retail investors


It explores the potential impact of a hypothetical digital currency, e-HKD, on financial transactions. 

Hong Kong office rents fall amidst high vacancies

Increased competition and market vacancies drive rental prices down.

Green-blue-grey infrastructure effective in mitigating urban heat: study

A framework was introduced to guide GBGI implementation.

HTX platform withdraws HK licence application for second time

The company should leave Hong Kong within three months. 

NIA allows visa-free entry of cruise tourists at provinces along coastline

This is seen to solidify the country’s position as a cruise hub.

HKPC signs MoU with ZWIE to promote technology education in Greater Bay Area

The initiative aims to strengthen GBA’s I&T talent pool.

Enhanced bill for social workers unveiled

It is set for first and second readings in LegCo on 22 May. 

Taxi flagfall to increase by $2

The incremental charge per 200m under first-tier rates will also increase.

Hong Kong funeral industry embraces green burials

Rising demand for sustainable funeral practices shapes the market.

Deliveroo opens third Hop site in Kwun Tong

It will offer over 2,300 grocery items.

Mainland-Hong Kong R&D funding scheme launched

The R&D work will focus on biotechnology, AI, and sustainability engineering and technology.