City leader says exchanges with Japan must benefit Hongkongers, but he doubts their ‘effectiveness’ in light of ongoing diplomatic row with Beijing.
JD.com’s Supply-Chain Tech Unit Gauges Interest for Long-Awaited Hong Kong IPO
JD.com's supply-chain technology unit has started gauging investor interest for its long-awaited Hong Kong initial public offering, amid a fundraising boom in the city's financial markets.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to lead delegation to Italy to showcase tech, boost trade
Science Park to invite eight tech start-up companies to attend Trade Development Council’s symposium in Milan.
Hong Kong’s first batch of stablecoin licenses will be issued in early 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been inundated with applications for the coveted stablecoin issuer licence. As many as 80 companies have expressed interest. But regulators say only a ...
Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors gear up for Alibaba earnings, US data
Panic spurred by sell-offs in bitcoin and tech stocks subsided on reports of Fed easing and possible sales of Nvidia AI chips to China.
Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres and investments
Tokenisation could increase the efficiency of corporate treasury centres, which help clients manage global finances, market players say.
Beach tennis making steady progress in Hong Kong as higher-level event brings in big guns
Discovery Bay tournament still in early stage but aims to make Hong Kong a future ‘grand slam’ destination for the sport.
Hong Kong national faces 7-year sentence after guilty verdict for role in crypto theft
A Hong Kong national has pleaded guilty to an elaborate attack involving breaking and entering, unlawful confinement, and sexual assault in an attempt to steal digital assets. As a result of the plea, ...
How Hong Kong’s ‘cursed homes’ twist hot property market logic
In Hong Kong’s ultra-priced property market, where a square meter can exceed 26,000 euros, superstition has become as decisive as supply and demand: a single death can slash the value of a home by up ...
HK firms are key to growth, leader says
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday said that central government official Xia Baolong's meeting with local businesspeople has given new direction for the city's future growth, ...
2 bodies found in waters off isolated island and Lamma in Hong Kong
Investigations under way to discover identities of woman found in waters off far-flung Shek Kwu Chau and man who washed ashore in southeastern Lamma.
Hong Kong mum who gave birth at 58 marks 100-day milestone with happy family
Lilian Chan and her husband Brian Wong celebrate occasion with more than 400 guests and reveal challenges and joys of journey so far.
Why HSBC Is Returning to Hong Kong
Megabank HSBC has been as much a part of Hong Kong history as Victoria Harbor, high tea at the Peninsula Hotel and martial-arts movies. Founded in 1865 as the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ...
Philippines pledges bigger consulate-run shelter for helpers in Hong Kong
Community ‘very, very happy’ over promise to open larger facility than current 652 sq ft, three-bedroom unit that is often crowded.