Hong Kong's first HKD stablecoin went live on Aug. 12, but only institutions can hold it. Retail waits until late 2026.
CPA Australia urges Hong Kong to use Five-Year Plan to shape finance strategy
The accounting body outlined recommendations covering Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre, capital market development, and trade position.
Hong Kong opens first long-term economic and trade office in Kuala Lumpur
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has officially opened its long-term Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Kuala Lumpur ...
Hong Kong raises 2026 economic forecast after strongest first half in nearly 5 years
Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent ...
Hong Kong Reappoints Cheung as Chief of Insurance Regulator
Hong Kong reappointed Clement Cheung as chief executive officer of the Insurance Authority, extending his leadership as the financial hub braces for tighter mainland oversight on cross-border capital ...
Hong Kong raises economic forecast after best half-yearly performance in 5 years
Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent ...
Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status
HKEX announces that a Shanghai Electric subsidiary is set to list a 1.5 billion yuan green bond later this month Hong Kong is set to welcome its first Shanghai free-trade zone offshore bond, using the ...
China’s biggest broker said to mull more consolidation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong granted its first stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC Holdings plc and a Standard Chartered plc joint venture earlier this year.
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Leading Dining-and-Bar Brand COMMUNE Makes Hong Kong Debut with All-Day Concept
HONG KONG, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- COMMUNE, an all-day dining-and-bar brand, has officially entered the Hong Kong market with the opening of its first location at Lee Garden Three in Causeway ...
China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at $2 billion valuation, sources say
By Ziyi Tang and Kane Wu BEIJING/HONG KONG, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Chinese chip designer Kiwimoore has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting a valuation of about $2 ...
What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?
Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say What will a stronger international financial centre look like for Hong Kong?
HKICPA submits seven policy proposals to Hong Kong five-year plan consultation
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has set out seven policy recommendations in its submission to the public consultation on Hong Kong's first five-year plan for economic ...
China’s tax enforcement disrupts financial hubs from Hong Kong to New York
China enforces retroactive 20% tax on offshore trusts and insurance policies, rattling Hong Kong's $2.9 trillion wealth hub and global financial ...