Hong Kong

Party time! Gov’t eases distancing measures in bars, clubs

The new measures will take effect on 6 October.

How financial institutions can overcome the towering demand for ESG roles 

Data from portal Indeed showed that ESG job offers in Hong Kong soared 442% in 2022.

Sustainability in the workplace: In which areas should companies do more?

Workers (27%) think that their company is lagging in their sector in terms of sustainability efforts.

Cathay Pacific elevates chatbot performance with AI training platform

The platform helps chatbots provide more accurate responses to travel inquiries.

How are Hong Kongers attitude change whilst living with COVID-19?

Some have an increased desire to travel whilst some are still concerned about health.

What can push investors to increase their sustainable investments?

Investors have 24% of their portfolios allocated to sustainable funds.

Hong Kong set to enable new tax measures

The measures aim to tighten rules under BEPS.

Hong Kong sets sights on innovation and technology

The government has set aside $10b to enrich the I&T ecosystem.

Quota for private cars crossing Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge raised

Up to 500 private cars can now cross the bridge per month.

Hong Kong may see negative economic growth in 2022

This is due to the rising cost of capital and tightening monetary conditions amongst others. 

Reverse quarantine talks with Shenzhen 'progressing’: CE Lee

Officials are still discussing whether HK citizens will conduct pre-quarantine in the city or Shenzhen. 

3 motivations pushing the wealthy to sustainable investments

About 23% of investors have more than 15% of sustainable investments in their portfolio.

Return of group tours, individual visit scheme may boost Macau recovery

But China's lockdowns strategy will counter overseas travel.