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HK, SG investors more cautious amidst COVID

HK, SG investors more cautious amidst COVID

About 62% and 69% of Hong Kongers and Singaporeans, respectively, are now investing responsively.

Could Hong Kong investors’ optimism be dangerous?

Schroders reported that investment returns are expected to average 11% annually.

How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?

A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.

Nearly 80% of Hong Kong execs experience mental health issues: survey

Top execs plan to increase spending for medical insurance in the next 12 months.

Hong Kong’s property investments recover but still below pre-COVID level

Real estate investment volume climbed 79% in the second quarter.

Cross-border payment startup Currenxie secures $10m Series A funding

The Hong Kong-based firm was founded by Goldman Sachs alumni.

HKEX sees record 26% profit growth to $6.61m in H1

This is thanks to the buoyant IPO market and strong trading volumes amongst others.

‘More aggressive’ Hong Kong investors expect a return of 11.4%

This is a new high, according to Schroders Global Investor Study.

How SG firms can tap GBA opportunities via Hong Kong

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city is an “ideal gateway” for businesses.

Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

Gov’t investigates Next Digital Limited over alleged fraud affairs

Clement Chan Kam-wing has been appointed as the inspector for the investigation.

Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

With a score of 96%, Hong Kong is the closest out of 50 areas to pre-pandemic normal.

Hong Kong, Singapore resume talks on travel bubble plans

The travel bubble set in May was postponed after the virus resurgence in Singapore.

Hong Kong intensifies air cargo security

This comes as the International Civil Aviation Organization’s air cargo security policy takes effect.

HK port congestion likely to drive up freight rates

Container spot rates are at a new all-time high at the end of the second quarter.

Hong Kong bans travel from UK anew

UK will be identified as an “extremely high-risk” area, starting 1 July.