Hong Kong

HK approves 15 building plans in March 

Four were approved on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon, and nine in the New Territories.

HK approves 15 building plans in March 

Four were approved on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon, and nine in the New Territories.

75% of HK consumers shop on social media: report

Features such as payment methods, personalisation, and payment security are also crucial for attracting customers.

Niche crisis pushes Hong Kong towards green burials

Companies may offer boat trips for scattering ashes as interest in green burials rises.

Govt launches Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme for site workers

The scheme seeks to ensure a safe work environment for site workers.

Unemployment rate stands at 3%

There were 113,700 unemployed people from February and April.

Acquiring AI skills could boost salary up to 28%: Study

IT workers are seen to benefit the most from this. 

DDoS attacks in Hong Kong see drop after 3Q24 surge

Hong Kong accounts for 6% of attacks in APAC.

Govt OKs recommendations for ecological mitigation measures

The approval requires CEDD to follow certain conditions.

Hong Kong and Peru finalise FTA, signing planned for this year

The agreement will cover trade in goods, services, and investments.

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. 

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.