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Buildings Department approves 6 building plans

There will be two new building plans in Kowloon and four in New Territories. 

HK grants Georgia visa-free access starting 30 September

Hong Kong passport holders may also visit Georgia visa-free.

HK expects 10 million passengers during National Day

October 1 is projected to be the peak day for land travel.

HK ranks 3rd in global financial centres index

It also ranked first in the Asia Pacific region.

Cathay Pacific expands North America routes with new HK-Dallas flights

It will operate flights to and from Dallas in April 2025.

HK, Türkiye ink tax agreement

Companies will benefit from relief on double taxation.

Hong Kong traders remain optimistic in Q3 amidst solid sales

The majority of the sub-indices showed growth for the quarter. 

Housing Authority puts up 7,132 flats for sale

Around 70 rescinded and 350 recovered Tenants Purchase Scheme flats will also be for sale.

University of Hong Kong to operate clinical trial hub in Q4

It will serve as a one-stop clinical trial development platform.

HA names new chief for Bradbury Hospice, Cheshire Home, and Shatin Hospital 

Ada Yu is currently the chief manager at the New Territories East Cluster.

Bank of China Hong Kong to explore e-HKD payment programmability

BOCHK will work with a subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties.

North Point commercial building enters market at $1b

It has an average unit price of $6,500 per sq. ft.

HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot programme

Mastercard, Airstar Bank and Kasikornbank will be participating. 

China Motor Bus sells freehold property in London for $478m

It has a total site area of approximately 1,982.96 sq m. 

Digital Policy Office reviews IT services agreement

The SOA-QPS5 in use will expire in early 2026.

Hong Kong amongst top emerging talent networks globally

It ranked 3rd in technology, manufacturing and life sciences.