Hong Kong has become a critical financial and logistical lifeline for Iran’s regime — helping move illicit oil, weapons technology and surveillance tools that fuel Tehran’s military machine and ...
Hong Kong’s bad-debt bankers ramp up fire sales, liquidations
At least half a dozen lenders have increased their number of special asset bankers Read more at The Business Times.
How Hong Kong could ease its ‘positive problem’ of full metals warehouses
15 LME-approved warehouses are already full, underscoring city's ambition to be a commodities centre - and its urgent need for more space Just over a year after the London Metal Exchange (LME) ...
Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?
As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.
StepFun to Raise Nearly USD2.5 Billion as Chinese AI Startup Advances Hong Kong IPO
(Yicai) May 8 -- StepFun, one of China's six "artificial intelligence tigers," is set to complete a new funding round worth almost USD2.5 billion, while having dismantled its red-chip structure to ...
What does an improved Hong Kong property outlook mean for land sales?
Land tenders may test market discipline due to risk of intense bidding, given Hong Kong's pronounced property upcycles, S&P says The competition could intensify at tenders for Hong Kong's residential ...
Why Hong Kong’s tech index is failing to ride the Chinese AI stock boom
Hong Kong has seen a string of blockbuster listings by Chinese AI firms in recent months. Yet the Hang Seng Tech Index remains deep in a slump.
The US$1.14 million trade that sparked Hong Kong’s Segantii insider trading trial
The court case is expected to run for about a month, will put the company under a microscope Read more at The Business Times.
Middle East war drives demand for Hong Kong metal storage, but capacity falls short
Manufacturers seek stable metal supplies and hedging tools in Hong Kong, but limited warehouse space risks capping growth.
Hong Kong’s Hang Lung trims the gloss to turn up the experience in Hangzhou debut
Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects.
Hong Kong and Indianapolis push new startup growth strategies
Hong Kong is seeking to expand its role from AI IPO hub to a global center for AI research, governance, and professional services, while Indianapolis is focusing on small business growth through ...
Hong Kong is the hub for China’s AI IPOs. It can be so much more than that
There’s more to Hong Kong than just finance and venture capital.
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings, deep wealth base and role as a regional ...
Hong Kong advances licensed stablecoins with launch of AI-powered anti-fraud platform
Hong Kong is stepping up its efforts to cement its place as a regional digital financial powerhouse, introducing new stablecoin legislation, a blockchain-powered anti-fraud system, and AI-driven ...