{"id":51,"date":"2023-10-24T21:20:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.gainrich.biz\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2025-11-23T03:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T19:36:59","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/my.gainrich.biz\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/09\/20260903\/20260903_163708_989.html\">Luxury expo to debut in HK<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Festival of Connoisseurs, an international flagship exhibition showcasing superyachts and premium lifestyles, will debut in Hong Kong in November with the support of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB). \u00a0 The event will feature premium lifestyle products \u2013 from superyachts and supercars to high-end jewellery \u2013 by bringing together leading international and Mainland&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/09\/20260902\/20260902_160419_318.html\">CE meets UGC members<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Chief Executive John Lee today met the University Grants Committee (UGC) to exchange views on the latest developments in Hong Kong\u2019s higher education sector. \u00a0 The discussion focused on several key areas, including strengthening the integration of industry, academia and research through the Northern Metropolis University Town Area development. The meeting also covered building Hong&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/09\/20260901\/20260901_165229_776.html\">3rd InnoHK research cluster launched<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Innovation &amp; Technology Commission today held a launch ceremony for the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK, which focuses on four frontier technology fields: sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing and materials. \u00a0 Eight research centres have been approved for admission to SEAM@InnoHK, receiving total government funding support of around $2.5 billion. Led by renowned local&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/09\/20260901\/20260901_161916_644.html\">Three logistics solutions approved<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Government today announced a first batch of three preapproved information technology onboarding solutions under the Future Innovative Logistics Acceleration Scheme. \u00a0 Eligible third-party logistics service providers can now apply for funding support in subscribing to or using these solutions. Individual enterprises can receive funding support of up to $2million. \u00a0 Twenty-six applications were received&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260831\/20260831_171946_830.html\">IRD enhances eTAX services<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has accepted all recommendations from the Office of The Ombudsman regarding the submission of electronic tax returns by members of the public, waiving relevant penalties and launching new safeguards. \u00a0 The Ombudsman today released a direct investigation report on the unsuccessful delivery of electronic tax returns submitted by members of&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260831\/20260831_165940_475.html\">July retail sales up 4.5%<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The total value of retail sales in July, provisionally estimated at $31 billion, was up 4.5% compared with the same month a year earlier, the Census &amp; Statistics Department said today. \u00a0 After netting out the effect of price changes over the same period, the provisional estimate of the volume of total retail sales represents&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/ppr\/archives\/26083101.htm\">Inland Revenue Department responds to Ombudsman&#8217;s direct investigation report on &#8220;Unsuccessful Delivery of Electronic Tax Returns Submitted by Members of the Public to Inland Revenue Department&#8221;<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260827\/20260827_124452_194.html\">AI-powered 1823 upgrades<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Digital Policy Office (DPO) has announced the launch of four AI Efficacy Enhancement Projects, an initiative led by the\u00a0AI Efficacy Enhancement Team to upgrade 1823 public services. \u00a0 Among these is Call Assistant, which leverages speech recognition technology and large language models (LLMs) to transcribe phone conversations on designated topics in real time, automatically&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260826\/20260826_164548_976.html\">CE visits Sham Shui Po<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Chief Executive John Lee today toured a public housing estate, an elderly centre and the 1823 Contact Centre in Sham Shui Po District to hear the public\u2019s views ahead of the 2026 Policy Address. \u00a0\u00a0 During his visit to Un Chau Estate, Mr Lee met an elderly resident to learn about her experience with ambulatory&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260826\/20260826_163631_258.html\">HK 5-Year Plan out Sept 16<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Chief Executive John Lee today said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region\u2019s First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address will be released on September 16. \u00a0 Mr Lee noted that releasing the Policy Address immediately after the announcement of Hong Kong&#8217;s First Five-Year Plan aims to help&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260825\/20260825_160650_233.html\">HK-Peru pact effective Sept 1<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Trade &amp; Industry Department announced today that the Free Trade Agreement (FPA) signed between Hong Kong and Peru will enter into force on September 1. \u00a0 Speaking on the announcement, Secretary for Commerce &amp; Economic Development Algernon Yau noted that the FTA will provide a favourable platform for Hong Kong\u2019s traders and investors to&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/new\/index.htm\">Inland Revenue Department alerts public not to download eTAX Mobile Application from any unofficial channels<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260822\/20260822_185815_703.html\">Media co-operation MOU signed<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Information Services Department (ISD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation (MOU) with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) to strengthen media collaboration and showcase Hong Kong\u2019s achievements globally. \u00a0 The Director of Information Services John Tse, and ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem signed the agreement. This marks the first MOU that the ISD has&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260822\/20260822_160352_449.html\">SJ bound for Central Asia<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Secretary for Justice Paul Lam will lead a 40-member cross-professional delegation to Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan tomorrow to strengthen legal and professional service co-operation. \u00a0 Co-organised with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the visit aims to promote Hong Kong&#8217;s roles as a bridge between the Chinese Mainland and the global market, showcasing its&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260820\/20260820_163326_923.html\">Inflation at 1.7% in July<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Overall consumer prices rose 1.7% in July year on year, a smaller increase than the 2% rise recorded in June, the Census &amp; Statistics Department announced today. \u00a0 Netting out the effects of the Government\u2019s one-off relief measures, the underlying inflation rate was 1.9% in July, unchanged from the previous month. \u00a0 Compared to July&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260818\/20260818_190541_463.html\">HK as top preferred service platform<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A new survey by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council revealed that Hong Kong has been the top favourite springboard for Mainland enterprises in exploring overseas opportunities, with 83% of surveyed enterprises regarded the city as their preferred service platform. \u00a0 The trend of strong global expansion plans among Mainland firms underscored earlier in June&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260818\/20260818_171942_115.html\">Govt welcomes country\u2019s support<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) today announced that it will actively support Mainland insurance funds to participate in mutual access schemes between the Mainland and Hong Kong financial markets. The move will allow Mainland insurance institutions to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong through Stock Connect. \u00a0 Secretary for Financial Services &amp;&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260817\/20260817_174058_310.html\">Land exchange open for applications<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Lands Department\u00a0today issued Practice Note No. 8\/2026 inviting in-situ land exchange applications for designated development sites within the San Tin Technopole. \u00a0 The land exchange arrangement covers approximately 17.7 hectares of land planned for private residential development, about 7.5 hectares for mixed residential and commercial use, and around 8.8 hectares of modern industry sites&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260817\/20260817_150017_056.html\">Govt&#8217;s efficacy enhancement set<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Government today announced that the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team has facilitated and implemented its first batch of 30 Efficacy Enhancement Projects. The initiatives are being rolled out in phases starting from mid-2026. \u00a0 Led by Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing, the team was established following the 2025 Policy Address to co-ordinate and steer departments&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.gov.hk\/eng\/2026\/08\/20260814\/20260814_113958_421.html\">Building smarter, faster in Hong Kong<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Facing a chronic labour shortage and soaring construction costs, Hong Kong\u2019s infrastructure sector is turning to advanced materials, technical innovation and standardised quality assurance to speed up constructions works. \u00a0 Leading this effort is the Building Technology Research Institute (BTRi), established in August 2024 and wholly owned by the Financial Secretary Incorporated. 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