***Article updated on 20 January, see further down*** Yesterday 18 January, the HKgov announced further updates regarding the Fifth round of Anti-Epidemic Fund measures: more sectors can now apply for subsidy. Here are the press releases with more information: Further support by Anti-epidemic Fund to tourism industryhttps://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202201/17/P2022011700613.htmThe Government has earmarked a provision of around $570…
On 14 January the HKSAR Government announced measures for the fifth round of the Anti-epidemic Fund, committing a total funding of about $3,570 million. The total overview of which industries are eligible for subsidy can be found here: Today (17 January) the HKgov announced commencement of applications in some sectors in 3 press releases: Places…
On 10 January, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance Vincent Van Peteghem was invited to speak at the Asia Financial Forum. We are waiting for approval to share his entire speech with you, for now please find some excerpts from his interesting speech below. It is a real pleasure to speak at this…
Interesting sustainability news from Belgium! Paris, July 26, 2021 –TotalEnergies, through Lampiris, its energy supply affiliate in Belgium, signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Air Liquide. TotalEnergies will supply 50 GWh per year of renewable electricity over a period of 15 years. Air Liquide will use this renewable energy to power some of its industrial…
Great news from Luxembourg! Backes has been named as the first female Finance Minister in Luxembourg’s history. She is a career diplomat with a wealth of both European and international experience. Having most recently served as Chief of the Grand Ducal Household, Backes previously held high profile roles including Head of the European Commission’s representative…
As feared, new measures were announced today by Chief Executive Carrie Lam to contain the outbreak of the omnicron virus in Hong Kong. Carrie Lam communicated the following new anti-epidemic measures: From 12am on 8th January onwards till 24th January: flights from 8 countries will be banned from landing in Hong Kong. Anyone, including Hong…
Our corporate member Anglo-Eastern sends us some very interesting news. ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to an innovative ammonia-fueled Newcastlemax bulker design from Anglo-Eastern Technical Services (AETS). Decarbonization is a global trend. More and more companies recognize & participate in this objective by replacing carbon with ammonia. Being forward-thinking and innovative, Anglo-Eastern developed…
The BLCC would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Despite the ongoing social distancing measures in place – with the help of our members and partner Chambers – this year we were able to hold many events which allowed the community to get together. We go into the new…
The latest waste report for 2020 has been released. It presents 2020 statistics on the disposal and recycling of the solid waste in Hong Kong. In 2020, Hong Kong generated 5.39 million tonnes of solid waste at landfills. Of these, 30% were food waste, constituting the largest category of municipal solid waste (MSW) being landfilled,…
The Clock Tower Bell, also called the former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, is a Hong Kong landmark located on Tsim Sha Tsui’s southern shore. It was built in 1915 and began service in 1921. Although it ceased operation in 1950, it holds the memories and close bonds among people in the Mainland and Hong Kong….
