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January HKIA cargo throughput down 26.4% YoY

Global economic uncertainties and factories’ holiday closures weighed it down.

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.

Property authority issues note to improve transparency of financing plans for homebuyers

The authority reminded purchasers that only written agreements are binding.

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.

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.

Launch of HKeToll in Tsing Sha Control Area deferred

HKeToll was supposed to begin operations on 26 February.