JPMorgan restricts Claude AI access for Hong Kong employees, joining Goldman Sachs in limiting advanced AI tools amid regulatory and geopolitical concerns.
Hong Kong rises to No.2 globally in competitiveness
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world's second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World ...
Hong Kong closes schools amid highest rainstorm warning
Hong Kong closes schools and asks residents to take shelter amid highest ‘black’ rainstorm warning - The financial hub has been soaked for several days now due to an active southwest monsoon ...
Hong Kong banking sector posts strong 2025 results as structural shifts open next wave of growth, says KPMG
Report identifies fixed income and currencies, gold, transition finance and family offices as the sector's next growth frontiers — with AI governance and cyber resilience critical to long-term trust ...
2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events Held in Hong Kong
On June 16, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of "Sunny Hainan · Heart's Desire," were held in Hong Kong. Leaders from Hong Kong's cultural and tourism authorities ...
Hong Kong to debut 5-year Chinese government bond futures
Hong Kong will launch offshore Chinese treasury bond futures in August, providing a hedging tool for foreign investors and marking a milestone in China's yuan internationalization efforts.
Hong Kong to Launch China Bond Futures to Promote Yuan
Hong Kong is set to launch China government bond futures amid Beijing’s efforts to promote global yuan usage and attract foreign capital.
Anthropic faces more scrutiny ahead of IPO: JPMorgan reportedly follows Goldman in cutting Claude access for Hong Kong staff
Anthropic’s licensing terms prompted the removal of Claude from an internal list of approved large language models available to employees, The Financial Times reported.
Hong Kong closes schools and asks residents to take shelter amid highest ‘black’ rainstorm warning
Hong Kong raised its highest black rain signal on Thursday, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt as it asked residents to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding. Heavy rain ...
Hong Kong Hoists Highest Rain Signal, Closes Schools
Hong Kong's observatory raised its highest black rain signal on Thursday at 12:55 p.m. local time (0455 GMT), prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as it asked residents to ...
4 Hong Kong universities secure spots in world’s top 50 – historic high
For the first time, four Hong Kong universities have been placed among the top 50 in the latest global rankings, with two in the top 20. The 2027 World University Rankings, released by UK-based ...
JPMorgan blocks Anthropic AI access for Hong Kong staff, FT reports
June 18 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase has stopped its staff in Hong Kong from accessing Anthropic's AI models, in a sign of intense scrutiny on the technology's use outside the U.S., the Financial Times ...
Hong Kong’s Sogo Department Store Refinances Loan at Last Minute
The operator of Sogo department stores in Hong Kong refinanced a loan backed by its Causeway Bay flagship just hours before a deadline, people familiar with the matter said, adding to signs of lender ...
Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds
Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for.