Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank hits 400,000 users

This is equal to 5% of the city’s total population.

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank hits 400,000 users

This is equal to 5% of the city’s total population.

How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?

A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.

Henderson Land Development profit up to $6.61b in H1

This is much higher than $2.85b in the same period in 2020.

China’s 14th five-year plan to usher HK to golden opportunities: CE Lam

The plan provides support in enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial hub, amongst others.

HSBC exec Diana Cesar is new Hang Seng Bank chief

She will assume the post starting 1 September.

HK SMEs more likely to switch to digital banks, fintech: EY

This signaled the growth in the digital transformation of SMEs in the city.

AXA, HSBC unveil insurance for Hong Kong residents studying overseas

For as low as HK$4,000, students can enjoy up to HK$2.5m coverage.

Vouchers to spur private consumption growth, improve employment: FS Chan

The effects of the consumer vouchers will be seen this month.

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.

Towngas profit up over 57% to $4.2b in H1

This was driven by the economic recovery in Mainland China.

Aoyuan Group profit remains flat YoY at RMB2.843b in H1 2021

It posted RMB2.84b profit in the same period last year. 

Sun Hung Kai & Co. profit surges by 287% to $2.7b

This is thanks to significant gains in investment management amongst others.

Sansheng Holdings soars threefold to US$96.42m in H1

This is up from RMB159.2m (US$24.5m) in the first half of 2020.

Hong Kong ranks 8th in Safe Cities Index 2021

It ranked third in health security and first in infrastructure security.

Fund managers to count climate risks in investment schemes: SFC

The SFC has concluded talks on climate-related risks in funds.

Hong Kong airport imposes vaccine requirement on all staff

The first phase of the new requirement will take effect on 1 September.

Inflation rate speeds by 3.7% in July

The government attributed this to the low-base effect.