Hong Kong is already a significant trade and investment partner to members of RCEP, the world’s largest trade bloc. After the city’s membership is approved, it can help to harmonise trade rules, ...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Commence Trading in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong spot Bitcoin ETF issuer reportedly told WuBlockchain "the issuance scale of Hong Kong’s Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, which will be launched tomorrow at UTC+8, is expected to reach ...
Bitcoin, Ethereum spot ETFs start trading in Hong Kong with high expectations
Hong Kong's new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are set to begin trading, with expectations to surpass the US's initial ETF scale and attract global investors.
Strained Chinese cities struggle to pay home buying subsidies
Amy Wang was counting on a 100,000 yuan ($13,800) subsidy promised by authorities in the eastern Chinese city of Weifang to fit and furnish an apartment she bought two years ago. Still waiting for the ...
HK bankers earn more than city-state peers
SINGAPORE: Hong Kong bankers enjoyed higher base salaries and bonuses in 2023 compared with their peers in Singapore, some of whom suffered the harshest cuts in the Asia-Pacific.
Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut
Despite muted anticipation for the new products, an executive of one of the issuers reportedly expects that the first-day issuance of the Hong Kong offerings will exceed the U.S. debut in January.
Hong Kong Vies With US in Bitcoin ETF Market After Crypto’s Revival
A batch of exchange-traded funds investing directly in crypto will debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday, heralding potential competition for US Bitcoin products whose popularity stoked a record rally in the ...
Hong Kong’s No 2 official calls for soft approach to instil patriotism among students
Chief Secretary Eric Chan says authorities and schools can use film culture, mega sports events and exchanges such as visits to aerospace facilities to carry out national education.
Hong Kong Transgender Activist Receives New Identity Card After Seven-Year Legal Battle
Hong Kong transgender advocate Henry Tse recently received a fresh identity card, marking a significant milestone after a grueling legal battle spanning seven years against the city’s administration ...
Hong Kong Set to Begin Trading of Officially Approved Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on April 30
Hong Kong is set to mark a significant milestone in its financial market on April 30, with the launch of its first spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development follows the ...
Manulife and Standard Chartered HK team up for private banking
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (Manulife) and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) have formed a distribution relationship. With immediate effect, Manulife is now providing Standard Chartered Hong Kong's ...
3 ways Hong Kong can easily and quickly up its tourism game
Hong Kong has all the ingredients it needs, from its East-meets-West cultural history, free port tax-free status and vast natural attractions.
Team members of thwarted bomb plot in Hong Kong trained with retired Taiwanese soldier, court hears
Ringleader Wong Chun-keung tells court how he and accomplice Ng Chi-hung created ‘Dragon Slayer Brigade’ targeting police after series of successful attacks against officers.
Chinese property developer Kaisa’s liquidation hearing adjourned to May 27
A Hong Kong court adjourned a hearing to liquidate Kaisa Group to May 27, as the embattled Chinese property developer said it aims to iron out restructuring terms in the coming four weeks.