HKTDC start-up development programme backs early-stage ventures with international ambitions, following a 2025 cohort led by healthtech, AI and green innovation ...
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in jail under national security law
By Jessie Pang and Anna-Lisa Fuglesang HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court sentenced the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist to eight months in prison on Thursday under the city’s national security law,
Hong Kong fire department to review strategies following Tai Po inferno
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has launched an internal review to improve its strategies for tackling large-scale blazes following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno, with officers set to examine operational effectiveness and equipment use.
Syngenta Plans to Launch up to $10 Billion Hong Kong IPO in Second Quarter, Sources Say
ZURICH/HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Syngenta Group plans to launch an up to $10 billion stock market listing in Hong Kong in the second quarter of this year and has hired banks to manage the ...
Hong Kong stakes its claim on the global gold trade
On most days, the price of gold is decided before Asian traders have even had their breakfast. Benchmarks have already been shaped in London’s over-the-counter market and New York’s futures market, a ...
Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how
Economists optimistic for 2026-27, pointing to stabilised property market and transfer of finances between government funds or accounts.
Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P
The city's commercial property market remains on a sustained downturn, as rents continue to fall and vacancy rates soar The value of collateral assets used by banks for commercial property loans is ...
HKICPA backs Hong Kong’s 2026–27 Budget
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has voiced support for the Hong Kong Government’s 2026-27 Budget, presented by Financial Secretary Paul Chan on 25 February. The ...
Booming Markets Propel Hong Kong Exchange’s Profits To Record High
Hong Kong's stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.
HKEX Has Record Year as Hong Kong Reclaims IPO Crown
Hong Kong hosted 119 new listings last year, raising more than triple the funds raised the previous year.
Hong Kong exchange posts record profits on Chinese listings boom
Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator has posted a second consecutive year of record profits after the city became one of the top listing destinations worldwide. Net profit rose 36 per cent to HK$17.8bn ...
Hong Kong Exchange’s quarterly profit rises 15% on trading jump
“In 2025, HKEX reinforced its role as a global superconnector, regained its position as the world’s leading venue for IPOs and set new trading as well as financial performance records,” chief ...
Hong Kong Unveils 2026–2027 Budget with Key Initiatives to Boost Financial Sector
The 2026–2027 budget reflects Hong Kong's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, attracting global investment, and maintaining a robust and diversified financial ecosystem.
Hong Kong unveils 2026-27 budget focused on innovation and finance
The government presented fiscal plans emphasizing technology development and financial services expansion to drive economic growth across income levels.