Hong Kong

PwC and Xalts partner to promote tokenization in finance

The deal will allow both parties to leverage on business opportunities in blockchain technology.

PwC and Xalts partner to promote tokenization in finance

The deal will allow both parties to leverage on business opportunities in blockchain technology.

Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years

The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.

Retail sales value dip by 7% MoM to $31.2b in March

Amongst retail outlets, "jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts" recorded the steepest decline.

Hapag-Lloyd adopts IQAX’s electronic lading billing technology

The move is seen to hasten the transition towards 100% paperless billing by 2030.

Hang Seng upgrades annuity plan

Only 22% of professionals felt confident about their retirement funds. 

Govt to raise protection limit of Deposit Protection Scheme

The protection limit will be increased by $300,000.

Property sales soar 97.1% MoM in March

March transactions posted a total consideration of $83.9b.

Pacific Prime and MixCare partner for employee wellness in HK

Pacific Prime's customers will now have access to MixCare's platform.

Fubon Bank HK warns against fraudulent website

The bank has already reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.

Industrial rents slip 0.7% QoQ in Q1

Tenants prioritising practicality has affected rates.

Gov’t, ASTRI partner for enhanced immigration service

Technology developed by ASTRI will be used to improve work efficiency.

Hong Kong banks’ loans and deposits ‘virtually unchanged’ in March 

But banks saw a decline in foreign currency and renminbi deposits.

HKMA denies links to firms claiming to assist in financial fraud cases

The central bank said that it has reported the case to the police.

Hang Seng Bank maintains HKD lending and savings rate

The lending rate is still 5.875% per annum.

Soundwill pushes to revalue Causeway Bay site as demand declines

The developer also asked for a lower tender price for the site.

LandsD 'area model' idea makes sense for the San Tin Technopole

The government may need to think further outside the box when dealing with the Northern Metropolis, specifically the San Tin Technopole (STT). Whilst it has focused on looking for big companies to settle in the area, there appears to be a minimal overall plan.