Hong Kong authorities are intensifying tax checks of private equity and venture funds as the Asian financial hub faces pressure to plug deficits.
Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public
Law sets up a ‘risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regime’ with public protection in mind, head of city’s monetary authority says.
Hong Kong Dollar Amid ‘Asian Financial Crisis In Reverse’
The recent weakness in USD triggered the so-called “Asian Financial Crisis in reverse.” Taiwan dollar notably surged 10% against the USD. Read more ...
Some Hong Kong reporters and news outlets are targeted by unwarranted tax audits, media group says
A media group in Hong Kong says tax authorities have targeted at least 20 people, including journalists, current or former heads of media organizations and their families, with audits without ...
HSBC Kuwait and Hong Kong Trade Development Council discuss avenues for business growth
Expected annual two-way goods trade between Asia and the Middle East is projected to more than double to over USD1.9trn by 2035 ...
Hong Kong Approves Stablecoin Legislation
The Hong Kong government approved stablecoin legislation today. The new law provides for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRC) for issuers in Hong Kong. The goal ...
Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill, one step closer to issuance
Hong Kong's legislature passed a stablecoin bill on Wednesday that establishes a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, providing regulatory clarity for upcoming ...
Hong Kong’s Beleaguered Journalists Say Their Taxes Are Now Under Scrutiny
Several news outlets have been unreasonably subjected to tax investigations, according to the city’s journalists’ association, adding to pressures on press freedom.
China Mobile closer to taking over Hong Kong broadband company HKBN, sources say
China Mobile , the world's biggest wireless carrier by users, is moving closer to a deal to take over Hong Kong broadband company HKBN after rival bidder I Squared Capital dropped out of the race, ...
Hong Kong plans legislation to offer 50% tax concession for some commodity trading
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says bill is part of broader policy initiative to develop commodity trading ecosystem in the city.
Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP Launch TechConnect to Supercharge Startup Growth
The co-incubation initiative aims to empower next-gen founders with AI, cloud, and innovation mentorship.
China’s Zijin Mining opens gold and copper stock fund to Hong Kong investors
The fund’s manager expects gold to hit US$4,000 this year due to a weakening US dollar and rising demand from investors.
New World drags Hong Kong banks into a loan tango
The developer wants to refinance $11 bln of loans but CEO Echo Huang has yet to reverse a 4-year revenue slump. Lenders including HSBC must weigh up the money-losing borrower's problems against the ...
Hong Kong’s Rich Families Sell Their Own Dwellings to Cut Debt
Hong Kong’s rich families are learning about the unpredictability of market downturns. Now some have to sell the homes they live in to cut debt.