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.
Why prices of new launches from Aug-Sept were lower than secondary projects
JLL said new projects were at an average discount of 10%.
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.
First sustainability-linked facility for MICA Group approved: DBS HK
The facility has a tenor of six months.
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.
Hong Kong is the 5th most competitive market in the world
In Asia-Pacific, it ranked second.
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.