Being a "first mover" in stablecoin legislation "reflects the determination" of the city's government to "unlock value that they see in this sector, given the number of hurdles from past incidents", ...
Hong Kong pension funds plan to cut Treasuries if US loses last AAA rating
Managers of the HK$1.3 trillion Mandatory Provident Fund have drafted early-stage plans to do so if last US top rating goes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Get a manager and a system that works’: India’s loss to Hong Kong sparks backlash
India’s 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers has sparked outrage. Reactions from Parth Jindal, Shaji Prabhakaran and others call for introspection after another poor performance.
Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen loses licence for 5 years over rioting conviction
Jackie Chen has been stripped of her social worker licence for five years after being convicted and jailed earlier this year for rioting during the 2019 protests.
Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials
Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.
Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.
Hong Kong’s e-HKD Program Enters Critical Phase – Here’s What It Means
Hong Kong is testing how its digital currency performs in live financial workflow with major institutions including Visa, ANZ, and Fidelity.
Hong Kong Police Say Mobile Game Advocates For The Fall Of Chinese Government
Another chapter in China's struggle with video games and their impact on society made international news this week. Hong Kong authorities argue that Reversed Front: Bonfire promotes "armed revolution" ...
Debt crunch at New World stokes risk of ‘downside scenario’ in Hong Kong home prices: S&P
Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.
Hong Kong Teacher Duo Create 100km Trail to Beat Summer Heat
The onset of summer makes hiking a challenging prospect in Hong Kong due to the very-real risks of heatstroke and dehydration. Many trails are exposed or far from water to cool down in. Yet there is ...
Alternatives play increasing role in HK start-up landscape
Amid global competition for capital and innovation, Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem is at a juncture where alternative investments, such as private equity ( PE ), venture capital ( VC ) and private ...
Hong Kong Outlaws a Video Game, Saying It Promotes ‘Armed Revolution’
The war strategy game allows players to represent fighters from Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places in plots to overthrow China’s Communist Party.
China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs
The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.
‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official
Tourism minister Rosanna Law also says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.