The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) recently released the results of the Quarterly Business Tendency Survey for the fourth quarter of the current year. The highlight of the survey is the fact that the percentage of respondents expecting their business situation to be better in the fourth quarter of 2021 when compared to their previous…
The Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mrs Carrie Lam, today delivered her annual Policy Address entitled “Building a Bright Future Together” Full details are available form the Policy Address Websitehttps://www.policyaddress.gov.hk/2021/eng/index.html A PA Supplement providing a full account of the achievements of measures over the past four Policy Addresses has also been produced. Other publicity materials…
On Monday 20 September our Chamber had the pleasure of welcoming to our in-person & digital stage Mr. Charles Li, former Chief Executive at the Hong Kong Exchange. Mr. Li recently founded a new company called Micro Connect and we were curious to hear more about it. Thanks to our gracious venue host Invest Hong…
It should come as no surprise, but the HK government has chosen to extend the health restrictions in place for 14 more days, until September 29. The government’s press release emphasised that these restrictions will continue to impact restaurants, bars and catering business in the same way as before, with no leniency being given to…
The latest decision by the Hong Kong government to add to the list of countries which it recognises vaccination records from is met by many as good news – especially those who have been stranded outside of Hong Kong for some time now. After concluding talks with India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand, the HK Government…
Banks use to be able to fund coal mines and oil exploration ventures all they wanted. However, recent waves of criticism concerning such practices has had an impact on the way banks choose to invest in companies. Hong Kong’s banking industry in particular has been facing growing pressure to face ESG accountability, with a growing…
From 30 August 2021, foreign domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed to enter Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government announced that it had reached bilateral vaccination record recognition agreements with the governments of both the Philippines and Indonesia. However, helpers will still need to undergo a…
If you ever passed by Queen’s road in Central, you would have noticed that one building in particular has been under construction for what seems like forever: the Central Market. Now, after nearly two decades and $500 million HKD, Central Market is set to re-open. The long wait brings new infrastructure which aims to enable…
It is with much frustration to report the news that the HKgov has announced the withdrawal of the 7 day quarantine option for arriving travelers to Hong Kong. It was only a few days ago that we optimistically posted that Hong Kong was once again open for business…unfortunately it was short lived. Please see the…
What a nice invitation we received the other day from LePetitJournal.com! Together with TV5Monde, LePetitJournal is organizing the Trophées des Français de Hong Kong. Members of our business communities are invited to participate in this special award ceremony to highlight the accomplishments of French speakers in Hong Kong. There are several categories in which someone…
