Hong Kong
SEBA Bank obtains in-principle approval from Hong Kong
                                                                                 
                    
                    The approval allows the crypto bank to engage in regulated activities in the city.
                
                                
            SEBA Bank obtains in-principle approval from Hong Kong
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The approval allows the crypto bank to engage in regulated activities in the city.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Country Garden to issue 350.6 million shares to pay off loans
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The property developer priced their shares at $0.77 apiece.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.
                    
                                        
                    
                KONNECT at 303 Jaffe Road up for sale via expression of interest
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Current average rent in the building is around $40 per square foot.
                    
                                        
                    
                High interest rates stall foreign property deals in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Bank mortgage rates for commercial properties in the city can be as high as 6%. 
                    
                                        
                    
                HK, Vietnam ink immigration pact
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Under the pact, the parties will cooperate on the verification and repatriation of illegal migrants.
                    
                                        
                    
                Basket of properties in Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road up for auction
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The reserve price for the basket of properties is $6.31b.
                    
                                        
                    
                China Evergrande cuts losses to RMB39.2b in 1H23
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The group has implemented several schemes to improve liquidity.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK to form task force to improve stock market liquidity
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Financial Secretary will lead the task force.
                    
                                        
                    
                Around 9 in 10 people in Hong Kong would buy engagement ring locally
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Preference for a more glamorous wedding is now back.
                    
                                        
                    
                Fuel clause charge for September to decline 10.5%: HK Electric
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The FCC has been declining since June 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Exports value dips by 9.1% YoY to $345.2b in July
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The pace of decline, however, has moderated.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK, Guandong ink pact on education collaboration
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Amongst areas of collaboration will be talent cultivation.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bank of East Asia’s profits up 75.8% to HK$2.63b in H1
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Higher interest rates pushed up profits, but non-interest income fell.
                    
                                        
                    
                1 in 4 Hong Kong consumers eyes getting a loan with fintechs, neobanks
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Although traditional banks remain the preferred choice, 1 in 5 are ready to jump ship to another provider.
                    
                                        
                    
                What to expect from the new flexible workspace at K11 Atelier in HK: IWG
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The centre opening spans 21,200 square feet and offers hot desking areas.
                    
                                        
                    
                How much do Hongkongers spend on groceries?
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Food and non-alcoholic beverages account for 12.1% of locals’ spending on goods and services.