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Government Budget Allocates Over HK$100 Billion for Infrastructure: A Complete Guide to Construction Loan Financing for Contractors
The 2026-27 Budget, announced on 25 February, forecast that capital works expenditure will be sustained at an average of over HK$120 billion per year over the coming years. The government also announced a HK$1 billion injection into the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund and pledged to fast-track development in the Northern Metropolis alongside various large-scale infrastructure projects. With private developers...
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Beyond Emergency: Six SME Financing Solutions to Seize Business Opportunities
Hong Kong SMEs account for approximately 98% of the total number of enterprises in Hong Kong, serving as a crucial cornerstone supporting the local economy and employment. However, insufficient capital turnover has always been a core pain point for SMEs. Whether expanding business or improving operational efficiency, financing is an indispensable tool for business growth. – In recent years, new...
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2026 Tendering Trends: How can subcontractors win more bids through ESG data?
On 24 April 2026, Riverchain successfully hosted an ESG seminar themed “Unlocking Business Success: The Strategic Advantage of ESG Reporting for Subcontractors.” The event brought together a distinguished panel of experts, including Mr Allen Wong from Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd., Dr Lian Chan from the Hong Kong Registered Contractors Association, Dr James Xiong from Egis Group, and...
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Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance: What the construction industry should know and do
The recent gazettal of the Construction Industry Security of Payment (“SOP”) Ordinance on 27 December 2024 marks a significant milestone for the construction industry in Hong Kong. This landmark legislation aims to address longstanding payment issues and enhance protections for stakeholders throughout the supply chain. Late payments and cash flow disruptions have long plagued contractors and subcontractors, often leading to project delays and financial...
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Novade and Riverchain Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Supply Chain Financing in Construction
30 Oct 2024 Hong Kong, 30 March 2024 – Novade Solutions and Riverchain are excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to embark on a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming supply chain payments and financing within the construction sector. This collaboration seeks to harness construction data to provide tailored financial solutions. Both parties recognise the pressing...
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Riverchain Secures HK$400 Million Financing Deal to Optimise Capital Flows in Hong Kong’s Construction Sector
24 Aug 2024 (From left to right) Hsiang Low, General Counsel & Director of Operations at Riverchain; Ben Wong, Chief Executive Officer at Riverchain; Tommy Chung, Director of Business Development at Riverchain Riverchain, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup committed to fostering a resilient future in construction through advanced technology, has launched a HK$400 million fund to support the city’s subcontractors...
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