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Gov’t mulls establishment of one-stop trade services window

Hong Kong wants to attract Mainland manufacturing to set up offices in the city.

Gov’t mulls establishment of one-stop trade services window

Hong Kong wants to attract Mainland manufacturing to set up offices in the city.

Gov't to increase cigarette duty by $0.8 per stick

The proportion of tobacco duty in the retail price of cigarettes will rise to 70%.

Gov't projects $48.1b deficit for FY24-25

For FY23-24, the government expects a deficit of $101.6b. 

HK targets revenue boost through tax reforms, fiscal measures

Proposed measures include implementing a two-tiered tax regime for salaries and personal assessment.

Covered Call ETFs debut in HKEX

Mirae Asset Global Investments issued the new ETFs.

HKEX reports ‘second best’ revenue, profit in FY23

Revenue for the period was $20.5b, up 11% YoY.

Gov’t proposes a $500b borrowing ceiling for bond schemes

The government will move the resolution to the legislative council on 17 March.

Gov’t to launch over 5,000 flats for sale under 2024-25 programme

The land sales programme comprises eight residential sites.

Mortgage loans soar 15.1% MoM in January

The number of mortgage applications in January reached 6,523.

Experts call for stronger tax reliefs for individuals, enhanced family office tax breaks

An expanded family office tax concession regime seen propelling the city as global capital hub.

Government extends Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme to 2027

It has so far provided subsidies worth $134m under the scheme.

Hong Kong Airlines resumes direct flights to Kagoshima, Japan

The airline will operate direct flights to the Japanese city starting 31 March.

Cathay eager for end-of-2024 commissioning of HKIA's Three-Runway System

The airline said the system will increase intermodal activity.

HTHK, Huawei ink MOU on 5.5G green strategy 

The parties aim to reduce 400,000kg of CO2 emission yearly.

En-bloc commercial buildings in Cheung Sha Wan up for sale

The property is valued at approximately $200m.

Gov’t to set up a 'digital identity of enterprises' platform

The cost for its establishment will be about $300m.

HSBC Life Hong Kong issues most expensive life insurance policy

The Hong Kong insurer has issued policies worth at least US$50m over the past year.