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How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?
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 to further tighten border control measures
This will take effect on 9 August.
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.
Security chief to move up as HK’s no. 2 official
This comes as reports of a cabinet reshuffling arise.
Hong Kong exports likely to grow 15% in 2021
The HKTDC reported export confidence rose for the 5th consecutive quarter.
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