Hong Kong

Hong Kong exports likely to grow 15% in 2021

The HKTDC reported export confidence rose for the 5th consecutive quarter.

CapitaLand to launch first RMB fund in Q4

The company has obtained a private equity fund manager status in China.

Hong Kong imposes travel ban on Indonesia

Starting 25 June, Indonesia will be considered as an “extremely high-risk” area.

Wealthy Hong Kongers to reach 831,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

HR Briefing: Are the Gen Zs alright?

A study has found Gen Zs are struggling in the workplace.

Emperor International suffers $767.4m loss

Its subsidiary, Emperor Entertainment Hotel, likewise recorded a loss in the year ending March 2021.

Why Hong Kong needs a corporate wellness paradigm shift now

By mid-June of 2021, more than 2.4 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered to populations in 180 countries, according to data collected by Bloomberg. While that may be encouraging news on its face, a return to ‘business as usual’ remains a distant and uncertain prospect; though COVID transmission rates are down in some countries, they have skyrocketed in others, causing yet more rounds of lockdowns and bringing economic activity to a virtual halt.

Hong Kong may ease entry for vaccinated persons

This does not apply to vaccinated persons from extremely or very high-risk places.

Hong Kong to rank third in global IPO race

Hong Kong IPO is expected to perform strongly in the second half of the year.

Xinyi Glass secures $1b green loan

The loan from Hang Seng Bank will fund its green projects.

People’s Bank of China to issue RMB5b Bills

It will be issued through HKMA’s Central Moneymarkets Unit.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic rises 30% in May

The airline carried some 24,000 passengers during the month.

HKMA launches new Regtech guide series for banks

This forms part of the HKMA’s Regtech roadmap.

Hong Kong ranks 7th most competitive economy in 2021

This is two places down from its 2020 ranking

Why R&D labs in Hong Kong are scarce

The demand for medical office buildings in Hong Kong is high, but hard to get.