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Architects to remodel Hong Kong into a greener, more future-ready city

Highly integrated design and infrastructure that will further link Hong Kong into the Greater Bay Area are expected in the next year.

Architects to remodel Hong Kong into a greener, more future-ready city

Highly integrated design and infrastructure that will further link Hong Kong into the Greater Bay Area are expected in the next year.

Bond Connect's southbound trading launch date set

Bond Connect will expand mutual access between Hong Kong and China markets.

PBoC, HKMA approve southbound trading under Bond Connect

The move aims to promote the development of the bond markets in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Credit card new accounts volume up 26% in Q2

Credit cards recorded a year-on-year increase in outstanding balances, the first since Q4 2019.

HK world's freest economy: Fraser Institute

Hong Kong has gained the top rank since the report's inception in 1996, especially in the assessment areas of international free trade and regulation.

Gross national income up 10.1% in Q2

Meanwhile, Hong Kong's GDP increased by 7.3% in the same quarter.

HK ascension to RCEP welcomed by ASEAN economic ministers

HK has already established free trade agreements with 13 of the 15 RCEP participating economies.

HK manufacturing's production index edges up 5.6% YoY in Q2

Meanwhile, its corresponding producer price index also increased by 2.7%.

HKEX appoints new managing director

Anthony Crampton will report to Group Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Lau.

Most service industries see increase in business receipts in Q2

Only the banking industry recorded a decrease for the period.

HKIA cargo traffic up 15.5% to 429,000 tonnes in August

The airport was also awarded for its efficiency.

Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA 

BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.

HK SME business transaction index improves to 49

This is the third straight month in a row that smaller businesses felt better about their future prospects.

HKCEC implements 5G, introduces first 5G security robot

The 5G network and security robot herald a new era of a digitally-elevated venue experience and enhancement of operational efficiency.

Fintech can boost HK competitiveness as global financial services centre: Chan

HK is pursuing a plethora of fintech prospects, including the use of central bank digital currency for cross-border transactions.