Financial Services Industry Gets Government Aid Amid Pandemic The Hong Kong government is allocating a $180-million budget to generate 1,500 new jobs for the financial services industry amid the high unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury said that the financing was under the government’s anti-epidemic fund. The…
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Hong Kong Boosts Economy With ASEAN Free Trade Agreement The trade agreements between Hong Kong and Brunei Darussalam, a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has taken effect on 20 October 2020. This is part of the broader Free Trade Agreement between Hong Kong and ASEAN. With this in place, trade and…
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Hong Kong Elevates Its Global Aviation Hub Role After Investments in Zhuhai Hong Kong’s Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung announced that the city’s status as a global aviation hub would progress after the Airport’s Authority investment in the Zhuhai Network. Global Travel Routes With Hong Kong – Zhuhai Bridge On a radio programme about the…
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Hong Kong Supports Businesses With I&T Solutions Funding The Financial Secretary on 11 November 2020 announced the launch of a $1.5 billion Distance Business Programme under the Anti-epidemic Fund to support affected companies and encourage the adoption of IT solutions during this pandemic. Relieving Economical Decline In the previous months, Hong Kong’s economy declined…
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The Government Provides Plenty of Support Even During Economic Downturn Large corporations can probably hold on to their horses even during a downturn, albeit with the measure to preserve positive cash flow. But, what becomes of the small and medium enterprise? The local SMEs in Hong Kong are beginning to lose their grip on their…
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People’s Struggles Are the Government’s Responsibility Across the globe, nations worldwide are challenged by the yet-to-end pandemic Covid-19. The struggles are real as the first line of defence is to stay at home, away from crowds. Hence, once-bustling cities with lively business scene have significantly slowed down. Thus, ever since the first quarter of 2020,…
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Reinforcing the Cybersecurity Landscape for Banking Industry In preference of convenience, today’s society is choosing digital over conventional. This matter goes to almost all aspects of life, if possible. Thus, the banking, transaction and financial industry are firming up its cybersecurity to ensure safety and security of consumers and banks. In 2016, the Hong Kong…
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All You Need to Know: Hong Kong Leader Announces Newest Policy Address The latest policy address was delivered by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive – Carrie Lam highlighted some of the most crucial aspects and urgent priorities of the Government at the Legislative Council. Since taking office back in 2017, this has been by far her…
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All Registered Hong Kong Sports Coach May Apply for the One-off Grant The pandemic Covid-19 has halted most activities globally. Most nations are rolling out monetary funds to help keep jobs and sustenance. Among those who are feeling the pinch are in the sporting industry. Persons from athletes to coaches to sports facilities operators are…
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All Hong Kong Residents Are Urged to Change to the Smart Identity Card Ever since 2018, Hong Kong has issued a new smart identity card for its all of its residents including permanent residents, workers and students requiring a visa. While all of its residents are aware of such exercise, the Hong Kong government has…
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