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Sustainable Fashion Becomes a Commercial Factor: What HKTDC’s 2026 ESG Survey Signals

HKTDC’s 2026 fashion ESG survey found that 92% regard ESG as essential to business decisions, while selected ESG-engaged exhibitors and buyers reported margin and premium signals. Read what the findings may mean—and what they do not prove.

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Free Website Security Scan for Hong Kong SMEs: Applications Open Until 16 November 2026

Hong Kong SMEs may apply free of charge for the PCPD and HKIRC Data Privacy and Web Security Scan Programme by 16 November 2026. Learn the eligibility, non-intrusive scan, report and support scope, application route and limits.

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Hong Kong–Peru FTA Takes Effect on 1 September 2026: What Market-Oriented Businesses Should Note

The Hong Kong–Peru FTA will enter into force on 1 September 2026. Review the tariff schedule, services access, pricing, supply-chain and contract implications without assuming every product becomes duty-free immediately.

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Correspondence Address or Residential Address? A Practical Guide for Hong Kong Company Directors

Understand how a director’s correspondence address differs from a usual residential address and a company’s statutory registered office, including HKBSCL’s stated mail-handling scope and client responsibilities.

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Hong Kong Half-Yearly Economic Report 2026: What the Numbers Mean for SME Planning

Hong Kong's Half-yearly Economic Report 2026: Q2 real GDP +4.3% yoy, H1 +5.1%, goods exports +28.9%, unemployment 3.7%, and the 2026 GDP forecast revised to 3.5–4.5% — what SMEs should check in sales, hiring, inventory and cash planning.

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HKICL Warns of Fraudulent FPS Websites Seeking Personal and Banking Information

HKICL warns of two fraudulent websites impersonating its FPS services and seeking identity and banking information. Check the genuine domains and verification advice.

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Hong Kong’s June Export Volume Rises 34.3% as Trade Prices Also Climb

Hong Kong’s June 2026 export volume rose 34.3% while export prices increased 13.6%, showing that both physical trade and price effects supported trade-value growth.

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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Expansion: Market Signals for Hong Kong Businesses

Saudi Arabia’s US$1,277 billion economy, 4.9% non-oil growth and expanding Vision 2030 sectors offer market signals for Hong Kong businesses, not guaranteed outcomes.

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Hong Kong’s Proposed Fund and Family Office Tax Enhancements: Why Structure, Substance and Reporting Need Early Review

Updated Hong Kong fund and family-office tax proposal: FSTB clarifies the fund definition, proprietary-trading exclusion and eligible carried-interest conditions while the Bill remains under LegCo scrutiny.

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ESLS Sanction Case Highlights Why Local Recruitment Records Must Remain Consistent

A 10 August 2026 ESLS sanction shows why recruitment, application, payroll and employment records should remain consistent and receive professional review.

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SMEs Should Assess Funding Readiness Before Applying for Government Support Schemes

Hong Kong offers more than 70 funding schemes. Learn why SMEs should align finance, project scope, budgets and records before applying, and how HKBSCL can support funding readiness.

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Hong Kong Wage Payment Enforcement: Why Directors Need Stronger Payroll and Settlement Controls

A Hong Kong Labour Department prosecution shows why directors need reliable controls over wage payments, termination payments and Labour Tribunal awards.

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Hong Kong Pillar Two Compliance: Why In-Scope MNE Groups Need Early Tax and Data Readiness

Hong Kong’s global minimum tax and HKMTT apply to in-scope MNE groups from fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. Learn why early tax, accounting and cross-border data coordination matters.

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HKMA Q2 2026 SME Credit Survey: Stable Perceptions, Stronger Financing Readiness Still Matters

HKMA’s Q2 2026 SME survey found 78% perceived bank approval as similar or easier. Learn the limits of the data and why financing-ready records matter.

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eMPF Withdrawal Applications: New Identity Checks Announced for Most Claims

The MPFA announced stronger eMPF identity checks for most MPF withdrawals, including iAM Smart step-up authentication, real-time facial identification and supporting-document review.

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Hong Kong Launches Personal Data AI Sandbox: What Organisations Can Learn About AI Privacy Governance

Hong Kong’s new school-focused Personal Data AI Sandbox highlights practical AI privacy controls that businesses can apply, although companies cannot join its first phase.

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Hong Kong Consults on a Two-Tier Tax Regime for Corporate Treasury Centres: What Multinational Groups Should Review

Hong Kong is consulting until 4 September 2026 on a two-tier tax concession regime for corporate treasury centres, including Tier 1 refinements and five-year Tier 2 pre-approval.

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Hong Kong’s New Listing Rules Take Immediate Effect: What IPO Candidates and Overseas Issuers Should Review

Hong Kong’s first-phase listing reforms took immediate effect on 24 July 2026, changing WVR thresholds, overseas-issuer routes, reporting standards and filing arrangements.

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Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme: What Employers Should Verify Before Applying

A 2026 ESLS sanction highlights the need to verify local-worker counts, recruitment evidence, job details, data cut-offs and management sign-off before applying.

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AFRC’s 2025–26 Inspection and Enforcement Findings: An Audit Readiness Checklist

AFRC’s 2025–26 reports highlight audit evidence, IT governance, group oversight, timely working-paper archiving and AML/CFT. Review a practical year-end checklist.

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Hong Kong Proposes Cooling-off Rules for Beauty and Fitness Prepayments: What Businesses Should Review

Hong Kong is consulting on a seven-day cooling-off period, 14-day refunds and contract limits for certain beauty and fitness prepayments. Responses close 31 August 2026.

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Hong Kong’s First-Phase Money Lender Measures Are Now Effective: Immediate Compliance Checks

Hong Kong’s first-phase money lender measures took effect on 1 August 2026, including DSR caps for low-income borrowers and a prohibition on requiring loan referees.

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Hong Kong Company Registrations Reach a Record High: First-Half 2026 and Re-domiciliation Trends

Companies Registry statistics for the first half of 2026 show Hong Kong company registrations at a record high, with 42 companies already re-domiciled.

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2025/26 Profits Tax Returns: IRD Extends D-Code Filing Deadlines

IRD has extended 2025/26 D-code Profits Tax filing deadlines to 31 August 2026 for paper returns and 2 October 2026 for electronic returns.