The city has aligned its fintech push with China's de-dollarization efforts as new stablecoin laws take effect in August.
Leading Hong Kong pro-democracy party disbands: ‘We will not be the last to fall’
The League of Social Democrats (LSD), which has been one of the most vocal critics of Beijing's tightening grip over Hong Kong’s political system, announced its decision to disband due to “immense political pressure”. In an emotional Facebook post on ...
Young volunteers visit Hong Kong prisoners to give support as they seek a better life
The NGO Voice for Prisoners helps inmates access education and support from visitors, giving them hope for a brighter future.
Can Singapore regain allure, as more of the city’s companies flock to Hong Kong for IPOs?
The listings of IFBH and Mirxes underline Hong Kong’s superiority, but Singapore is not giving up, bankers and analysts say.
Son of HSBC Asia’s chairman Peter Wong spends $29M on Hong Kong luxury homes
Jeremy Wong, son of Peter Wong, chairman of HSBC’s Asia subsidiary, has bought four luxury flats in Hong Kong this year, spending at least HK$231 million (US$29 million).The purchases were made over ...
Leading the Charge: Eddid Financial’s Two-Year Journey into Digital Assets and the Emerging RWA Frontier
In a move that has sparked widespread industry discussion, a major mainland Chinese brokerage recently received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to uplift its ...
Apple supplier Lens Technology seeks up to HK$4.8 billion in Hong Kong listing
HONG KONG] Lens Technology, a supplier to Apple, is seeking to raise as much as HK$4.8 billion (S$780 million) in a Hong Kong listing, the latest Chinese company to seek a second trading foothold in ...
Hong Kong’s security net extends beyond arrests as small businesses pressured
HONG KONG -- It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting ...
Hong Kong narrowly beats Singapore to become Asia’s most international city
Hong Kong has edged out its rival Singapore to top a new index ranking the most international city in Asia.
Apple supplier Lens Technology joins Hong Kong IPO boom with US$608 million deal
Company sets aside 11 per cent of base offering to local investors; upsize and overallotment options could swell total proceeds to HK$6.3 billion.
Apple supplier Lens Tech seeks up to $606 million in Hong Kong listing
The maker of mobile phone glass covers and other components for consumer electronics is part of a wave of Chinese companies listed on mainland exchanges seeking to sell shares in Hong Kong ...
Thai coconut water maker IFBH’s shares jump in Hong Kong debut
HONG KONG] Shares of Thai coconut-water maker IFBH rose as much as 67 per cent on their first day of trading in Hong Kong following a HK$1.16 billion (S$188 million) initial public offering (IPO), the ...
Rebound in Hong Kong’s home prices unlikely to come this year: analysts
Analysts say a supply overhang in the city’s residential real estate market is likely to loom this year and next.
Can Singapore’s stock exchange compete with Hong Kong’s IPO market?
Despite significant IPO momentum in Hong Kong, Singapores stock exchange is taking steps to increase its appeal. Recent listings such as IFBH and Mirxes underscore Hong Kongs lead in market liquidity ...