With Hong Kong's IPO market showing a good recovery in 2024 and more stimulus measures launched by China since September 2024, it is expected that Hong Kong will be able to welcome more IPOs, with 100 ...
China to allow foreign investors to take onshore bonds offshore via repos and derivatives
The onshore bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance and the policy banks on the mainland under the same programme will also be used as margin collateral for derivatives transactio ...
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak to host biggest capacity test yet on Friday
Around 63,000 people are expected to take part in the drill aimed at assessing the sports park’s maximum capacity.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges to bridge climate financing after Trump pullout
City’s finance chief also meets United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for foreign trade to discuss bilateral cooperation.
China chiefs turn to Hong Kong for help growing squash team ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
There are just 150 squash courts across mainland China, while Hong Kong has 450, and men and women ranked inside the world top 40.
Panama’s audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.
36-year-old Hong Kong man charged under Article 23 security law over ‘seditious’ online posts
A 36-year-old man has been charged with sedition under Hong Kong national security legislation over social media posts.
For nearly 80 years, HSBC Trustee has been helping families preserve wealth and legacy
Asia-Pacific set for an intergenerational wealth transfer estimated at US$5.8 trillion, but HSBC report finds many families lack a succession plan.
Tech stocks lead Hong Kong decline, threatening 6-day winning streak
NetEase, Kuaishou, JD.com and Alibaba lose ground while New Oriental Education & Technology plunges on weak earnings.
China and Hong Kong stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff threats
China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump hinted at potential new tariffs on Chinese imports, ending a brief reprieve for the markets.
Smithfield Foods seeks up to $10.7 billion valuation in US IPO
Smithfield Foods is targeting a valuation of up to $10.73 billion in its New York flotation, the biggest U.S. pork processor said on Tuesday, moving closer to its U.S. stock market return after more ...
How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue
Reducing energy consumption and reclaiming plastic bag levy revenues are just some options available instead of cutting public services The government and general public alike should have deep ...
Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to attract e-commerce, ‘review’ civil service to boost economy, Deloitte says
Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to cross-border e-commerce platforms to attract such businesses and look at reviewing the civil service as ways to boost the economy, accounting firm Deloitte has ...
Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
Hong Kong’s security authorities have dispatched another team of officials to assist a local man who was said to be trapped in Thailand after he was released from a scam compound in Myanmar. Former ...