Hong Kong

Deliveroo expends $2m in plastic-free incentives with restaurants

This was the result of a partnership between the delivery company and Sustainabl.

Deliveroo expends $2m in plastic-free incentives with restaurants

This was the result of a partnership between the delivery company and Sustainabl.

OLA to continue subsidy efforts under Anti-Epidemic Fund's 6th round

The application period is set to last until 17 March.

AIA acquires Blue Cross for $1.53b

This is set to expand the scope of the Bank of East Asia’s existing partnership with AIA. 

Around 5 of 10 FIs use robotic process automation

This is expected to grow as 31% plan to adopt RPA in the next 6 months.

Hong Kong falls 19 places to 77th in latest liveability rankings

COVID-19 restrictions and tightened press freedom contributed to the dip in the list. 

Fifth Covid wave to lower residential sales volumes and retail sales: Moody's

Companies are expected to weather out disruptions for up to 6 months.

About $1.26b of budget earmarked for tourism support

This follows the $3.8b earlier investment to make HK a tourism destination.

Grade A office rents vacancy rates down 0.2% to 9.4% for January

This continues a four-month streak of positive net absorption. 

Here are the 5 key trends that will shape the labour market

This is against the backdrop of an era-defining hybrid phenomenon, IWG said.

6 of 10 SMEs face logistical challenges

56%, meanwhile, look to increase the use of on-demand delivery.

HKMA records 0.4% increase in total deposits in December 2021

Local currency deposits, meanwhile, decreased by 0.8%.

88 Robinson Road completes sale by public auction

JLL served as the auctioneer for the property.

Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension

The period covered will be from 21 January to 20 February.

'Vaccine measures won't be lifted anytime soon': Carrie Lam

Areas of concern include the quarantine hotel and pet shop clusters.

HK visitor arrivals down 97.4% YoY in December

The tourism board attributes this to anti-epidemic measures involving border control. 

Northern Metropolis project to house 2.5 million people

But the number of homes to be built under the project are 'fewer than expected'.