The total value of vaccination rewards in Hong Kong exceeds $14 million. The eligibility terms differ but are exclusively available to vaccinated individuals. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial system remains resilient: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Hong Kong's financial system remains resilient to financial shocks despite the challenges that the city had ... ( read original story ...)
The sixth edition of StartmeupHK Festival puts sustainability and collaboration at the forefront for startups
The highly successful 2021 edition of StartmeupHK Festival, Asia's leading startup event, officially came to a close on 28 May, after a bustling week showcasing 806 speakers from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Why is a gun fired in Hong Kong every day at noon?
First things first: the Jardine's Noonday Gun gets its name from its owner, the Jardine Matheson Company, which was founded in the early 1830s. The powerful Hong Kong-based conglomerate, which has ... ( read original story ...)
IMF says Hong Kong’s financial system resilient to future shocks, cautions property valuations and deep China links as potential risks
The International Monetary Fund said Hong Kong’s financial system remains strong after a challenging two-year period that saw the city’s economy suffer its worst contraction on record. ( read original story ...)
Sens. Want Answers Over Lack Of Hong Kong Bank Sanctions
The bipartisan pair of senators behind the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 called for an immediate briefing with the Secretary of the Treasury on Tuesday, raising concerns about the department's lack ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong construction costs slip as Covid-19 pandemic stifles activity, putting some pressure on house prices
Hong Kong dropped from third to eighth in a global construction costs index as building activity took a knock, potentially subduing new-home prices. ( read original story ...)
How China Is Tightening Its Grip on Hong Kong’s Media Scene
Since China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong a year ago, it has snuffed out protests, arrested key democracy activists and overhauled the election system. Now its vibrant media scene is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong To Explore CBDCs In ‘FinTech 2025’ Strategy
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wants to make sure Hong Kong is ready to issue central bank digital currencies as part of its larger FinTech 2025 strategy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mulls extending top watchdog’s supervisory reach to accountants auditing private firms
The Hong Kong government has proposed expanding the mandate of the city’s top accountancy regulator by giving it oversight over audits of private companies in the city. ( read original story ...)
Law Relating to Banking in Hong Kong
Produced in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Bankers Hong Kong Centre, this book is indispensable to students sitting for the institute's ... ( read original story ...)
A new way to launch your business in Hong Kong
SMEs thrive with efficient tools to aid set-up, and now there’s a solution to help … Paid and presented by Neat ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Witness with an Explosive chance at the Valley
LEADING trainer, Caspar Fownes, has seen the pendulum swing in his favour in the Trainers’ Championship race. The Australian, looking The post Hong Kong Racing Tips: Witness with an Explosive chance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will explore digital currency, monetary authority says as it launches fintech plan
Hong Kong people, nowadays, are more willing to use digital banking services. In addition, many overseas central banks have studied digital currencies. It is the right time for ... ( read original story ...)