Hong Kong

Govt greenlights tax relief bill

The bill will cut taxes on profit, salaries, and personal assessment.

Govt greenlights tax relief bill

The bill will cut taxes on profit, salaries, and personal assessment.

Consumer price growth eases to 1.1% in April

Prices for transport, housing, and clothing saw increases in April.

Manulife, Mind HK launch anti-stigma campaign

The two-year partnership will begin with four programmes to launch in 2024.

Hospitality insights on the inbound outbound dilemma in Hong Kong

Reduced spending from visitors entering Hong Kong has made the headlines lately as the city tries to boost its tourism, retail and hospitality sectors.

97% of consumers prefer traditional banks for top-of-wallet credit card: report

However, most respondents said they opt for other lenders for additional credit products.

Hong Kong's card payments market poised for 12.2% growth in 2024

The local card payments market will be worth $1.3t by year-end.

Nearly 9 in 10 use mobile wallets for payments in HK: study

This is expected to increase amidst efforts to push for electronic payment.

Hong Kong central bank extends deputy chief exec’s appointment for 2 years

Yuen will continue in his role for two more years beyond retirement age.

Gov’t approves 15 building plans in March

Six of the projects will provide 57,290 sq.m. of gross floor area for domestic use.

Two banks in Hong Kong warn against phishing emails

Tai Sang Bank cautioned against emails claiming to be from its chairman.

PolyU's fungus-based fat replacer targets obesity, elevates gut health

Hotel ICON has incorporated the alternative to reduce fat in soft serve and desserts.

Hong Kong imposes 14-year license ban on ex-Prudential agent

The agent scammed policyholders to transfer RMB2.35m into his bank account.

Gov’t orders Worldcoin to halt operations over data privacy violation

Authorities said the collection of face and iris images were excessive.

Hong Kong to host over 100 mega events in 2H24

These mega events will attract 1.7 million visitors in Hong Kong.

Proportion of employees receiving bonuses declines

Employees received an average bonus equal to 1.4 months' salary.

Gov’t to prosecute building owners ignoring fire safety orders

Approximately 9,000 buildings currently stand with expired directions.