Hong Kong

Bank of East Asia’s Mongkok Branch to operate on weekends

It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on Saturdays and Sundays until 31 December.

Bank of East Asia’s Mongkok Branch to operate on weekends

It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on Saturdays and Sundays until 31 December.

HKFI approves of HKSAR policy address

The chief executive acknowledged the vital role of marine insurance in terms of maritime services.

Gov’t allocates $10b for new industrialisation scheme

The fund will cover technological, creative, legal, and economic development initiatives.

Gov't eases property cooling measures 

The adjustments include a reduction of the buyer's stamp duty to 7.5%.

Gov't on track to reduce waiting time for public rental housing

The government said that it has identified sufficient land to meet demand from 2024 to 2025.

HK talent engagement scheme attracts 160,000 applications

The government has outlined additional measures to continue to remain globally competitive.

CE Lee lays out plans to position HK as an int'l shipping centre and aviation hub

Chief Executive John Lee said the government will press ahead with the Three‑Runway System under the "Airport City" vision.

Northern Metropolis to create 500,000 new jobs

It will also provide about 500,000 new housing units.

Relaxation of property cooling measures a ‘band-aid solution’ - expert

The government has reduced Buyer’s Stamp Duty to 7.5%, amongst others.

The power of unified identity security

Modern enterprises grapple with evolving identity, data access, privilege, automation, and unification challenges.

Luxury home prices to fall up to 5% this year: JLL

Prices are also likely to fall another 5% in 2024.

HK passport holders to enjoy longer stay in Albania, Uganda

Hongkongers can stay in the two countries visa-free for up to 90 days.

Cathay Pacific’s passenger volume soars 480.1% YoY in September

The airline carried 1.5 million passengers during the month.

Consumer prices rise 2% YoY in September

The rate of increase in September was faster than August's.

Revival yet to come for Hong Kong’s real estate market

Only the retail market has demonstrated resilience, with high-street shop rents rising by 2.1% QoQ.