Chan said the Hong Kong government is “actively supporting digitainment development”, including those at Cyberport – “home to more than 160 digitainment companies, over 250 Web 3.0 firms and over 200 ...
Does Hong Kong have issues with USDT and USDC? OSL exec weighs in
As Hong Kong regulators launch a collaborative effort with the private sector focused on stablecoins, a local industry executive has discussed the potential implications for stablecoins like Tether ...
Hong Kong stocks surge for second straight weekly gain on earnings, PBOC support pledge
Hong Kong stocks recorded the biggest gain in more than two weeks, spurred by a tech sector rally led by JD.com after its strong earnings. A People's Bank of China (PBOC) pledge of more policy support ...
Hong Kong second-quarter GDP expands 3.3% on year
The government has maintained its full-year economic growth forecast for 2024 of between 2.5% and 3.5%. Hong Kong, a major financial hub, is struggling to bounce back after a three-year COVID-19 ...
Hong Kong maintains growth forecast for 2024 as economy grows 3.3% in second quarter
Economy should continue to grow for remainder of the year, but faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions, government says.
Oysters destined for Hong Kong’s landfills find new use as building material
Two hotels join forces with cement manufacturer to source limestone from shellfish and reduce carbon emissions tied to conventional production.
Hong Kong authorities urged to raise public project advance payments to keep cash flowing
A business industry leader also calls on banks to allow delays in interest repayments amid a struggling economy Hong Kong authorities should increase advance payments for public projects if serious ...
You’ve Made It Big in Business–but Are You Actually Happy?
Hong Kong-based Art Futures Group, which paired midcareer artists with investors, the native Brit planned to spend some time reconnecting with family in Australia as he got his new startup off the ...
British judge on Hong Kong’s top court, facing criticism, quits media freedom group’s advisory panel
A British judge who was part of a Hong Kong court panel that dismissed an appeal from prominent imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai and six former pro-democracy lawmakers has quit his position on an advisory board to an international media freedom group.
Hong Kong confirms Olympic medallist Wang Xinyu, Emma Raducanu to play in tennis showpiece
China’s Olympic silver medallist Wang Xinyu and Emma Raducanu will be among the star names when this year’s Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open takes place in October. Leylah Fernandez is also expected ...
{I-bank focus}HSBC raises MTR Corporation (00066) to HKD33.8
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HSBC’s Play for Mideast Wealth Marred by Exits, Regulatory Curbs
HSBC’s private banking woes in the Middle East can be traced back to the years immediately following the financial crisis, when the lender was forced to cleave off businesses — including many of its ...
Hong Kong Q2 GDP Expands 3.3% Y/y
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economy expanded 3.3% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the government said on Friday. The economy expanded by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2024. On a ...
At 19, a Hong Kong Panda Is Finally a Mother
She is the oldest panda on record to give birth for the first time. Also unusual: the cubs were naturally conceived, a rarity for the vulnerable species.