Hong Kong
Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
                                                                                 
                    
                    The government aims to accelerate the passing of the bill.
                
                                
            Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The government aims to accelerate the passing of the bill.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Gov’t extends Rex Auyeung's term as MRTC chair
                                                                                                 
                        
                        He will be chair until 31 December 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hang Seng Bank joins HKMA's Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Project
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The project will expand the use of tokenised money in Hong Kong.
                    
                                        
                    
                Interest in GBA retirement high, yet insurance needs underscored
                                                                                                 
                        
                        An AIA Hong Kong survey showed nearly 40% of the respondents want to retire in GBA cities.
                    
                                        
                    
                UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Ip believes that finance and creativity go hand-in-hand in building a holistic pool of talents in UOB.
                    
                                        
                    
                Relaxed property curbs to attract foreign homebuyers, says expert
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The city’s wealthy population rose by 2.5% last year.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKT joins Asian telcos for a first-of-its-kind cross-border rewards programme
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The telco alliance will roll out the programme in 2H24.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t announces tax concession plans
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The tax concessions will benefit over 2m taxpayers and 3m properties.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s Mox Bank offers digital money transfer services in 10 currencies
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Exchange fee is as low as 0.35%.
                    
                                        
                    
                New eco-haven AIRSIDE boasts urban farm, smart bike parking system and more
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The commercial property supplies its tenants with harvested produce from its urban farm.
                    
                                        
                    
                Cargo output for 2023 decreased in most segments, C&SD
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Vessel arrivals saw significant increases in 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Mox Bank, CMB Wing Lung Bank warns of fake websites
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Both banks have reported the incidences to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
                    
                                        
                    
                BOCHK warns against fraudulent website
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bank denied any connection to the site and has reported it to authorities.
                    
                                        
                    
                Home prices expected to decline in 2024: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The city's property sector is also expected to face a gradual tightening of funding until prices stabilize in 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Residential property at No. 25 Junction Road, Kowloon up for sale
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The asset features a total gross floor area of 4,834 sq. ft.
                    
                                        
                    
                Mox Bank launches 24/7 equities and fund trading services
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Customers can invest as little as HK$1.
                    
                                        
                    
                PwC joins Hong Kong Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The coalition aims to position Hong Kong as a regional and global hub for SAF.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                