Aug 12 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered's joint venture Anchorpoint Financial said on Wednesday it had begun the first phase of the rollout of its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, offering limited ...
Hong Kong college finance chief, wife and contractor held over HK$41m theft
The finance director of a private college in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody on suspicion of embezzling HK$41 million (US$5.2 million) over three years, with his wife and an engineering ...
Hong Kong sentences 19-year-old to probation for ‘seditious’ toilet graffiti
A 19-year-old in Hong Kong receives an 18-month probation sentence for writing seditious graffiti under the national security law. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from superstars’ Arirang world tour
With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.
Extreme heat grips Hong Kong as labour groups urge district-level index
Parts of northern Hong Kong including Yuen Long and Ta Kwu Ling surpass 35 degrees before noon Hong Kong remained gripped by extreme heat on Wednesday with temperatures reaching 37.5 degrees Celsius ...
Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as Beijing widens offshore tax net
Potential taxation of offshore property income could curb mainland demand, while weaker insurance activity hits decentralised office markets.
Hong Kong steps up tax fight with Singapore to lure expats
The proposal is part of a push by the Chinese territory to compete with Singapore for top-tier financial talent.
Hong Kong steps up expat tax fight with Singapore
Hong Kong | Trading firms such as Jane Street and Citadel Securities may be included in reforms being considered by Hong Kong that are set to trigger “big bang” tax cuts for asset managers. The ...
HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say
HONG KONG, Aug 12 (Reuters) - HSBC's (HSBA.L), opens new tab global chief executive for insurance business, Edward Moncreiffe, is set to leave the bank after two decades with the lender, according to ...
M’sia-Hong Kong dual IPO starts
The simplified dual initial public offering (IPO) listing framework between Malaysia and Hong Kong will take effect next month, further strengthening capital market linkages between the two economies.
Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as China widens offshore tax net
Hong Kong’s property recovery could face a fresh test if China’s expanding crackdown on offshore wealth extends beyond insurance returns to property income, potentially curbing mainland demand for ...
HKTDC: Malaysia and Hong Kong deepen business ties to unlock new pathways for regional growth
- Think Business, Think Hong Kong attracts some 1,600 business leaders, connecting Malaysian companies to capital, expertise and opportunities KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong ...
Hong Kong considers widening tax reforms to proprietary trading firms
According to the FT, officials are weighing changes to proposed legislation so that employees at proprietary trading firms would not be taxed on performance-related pay.
Hong Kong’s tech index plans expansion with AI and robotics themes
Hong Kong's main tech stock index plans to include 20 more companies as well as artificial intelligence and robotics themes to reflect changes in the industry, the firm compiling it has said.Launched ...