Hong Kong
January HKIA cargo throughput down 26.4% YoY
Global economic uncertainties and factories’ holiday closures weighed it down.
HKIA passenger throughput rises 28-fold in January
Passenger volume surged 466% YoY to 7.6 million in the past 12 months.
New measures to enhance Hong Kong's food businesses
These include a new system for streamlining full licences and relaxed restrictions.
Hong Kong, Dongguan ink pact to develop air cargo shipment
AAHK CEO Fred Lam said the agreement will allow more cargo to be transported.
Hang Seng Indexes launches Hydrogen Energy Index
It will track companies involved in the production of hydrogen, amongst others.
Hong Kong begins relocation of Nam Cheong 220
The Housing Bureau relocated the modules to another housing project in Wong Yue Tan.
Hong Kong employers at risk of losing staff in next six months
Unless, they offer higher salaries.
Jobless rate inches down to 3.4%
This is down from 3.5%.
Gov’t offers $800m of tokenized green bonds
It is under the government green bond programme.
Hong Kong may impose 100% tobacco duty increase: analyst
The market should also tax non recyclable plastic during the budget.
Tsuen Wan residential site sold at $1.44b
The 8,360-square metre lot will be used to construct a hostel for mentally handicapped people.
Hong Kong govt appoints advisers for attracting firms
The new members will help the Financial Secretary plan and compete for high-potential enterprises.
Hong Kong forms Investment Corp. board
The new members will be responsible for making investment strategies and decisions.
Cathay Pacific total passengers soar over 4,100% for January 2023
Increased travelling to Mainland China and large leisure travel demands were the causes.
Only 7% of HK businesses are digital transformation leaders: DBS
Barriers to digital shift are alienating existing customers and talent gaps.
Gov't to launch tax consultation in March
The gov't plans to enhance the tax certainty of onshore gains.