DeFi was created to bypass reliance on intermediaries, but now it depends on centrally issued stablecoins, raising questions about control and resilience.
China stocks flat after touching 9-month high; Hong Kong gains on Goldman upgrade
** In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 0.5% up at 24,485.49, also pulling back from a 4-month high hit during earlier trades. The Chinese H-share index listed in Hong Kong, the Hang ...
Hong Kong leap in Fifa rankings as coach vows to make fans proud against South Korea
Lee Man have continued their recruitment drive with the additions of winger Cy Goddard, 28, a former Tottenham Hotspur academy player who represented Japan at youth level, and the Brazilian ...
Trump’s new tariffs, Hong Kong bomb scare over British cannon barrel: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From China’s visa-free policy paying dividends to the death of a top oncologist, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Hong Kong charts sustainable and smart future for shipping
Industry leaders target green, digitally-driven and collaborative transformation amid limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
Why have severe storms hit Hong Kong despite lower cyclone intensity?
New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong experienced severe rainstorms because the monsoon provided rich moisture that amplified the residual impact of tropical ...
Hong Kong’s financial secretary expects real GDP growth of 3.5% … – CNN
Hong Kong’s Covid-hit economy will return to growth this year and expand by between 3.5% and 5.5%, as the city opens up and China’s economic outlook improves, Hong Kong’s financial secretary ...
Hong Kong Defends FX Peg for Fourth Time in Two Weeks
Hong Kong authorities intervened for the fourth time in two weeks to prevent the city’s currency from weakening beyond its official trading band, after previous efforts failed to drain enough ...
HSBC Tests Hong Kong Digital Currency on Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon
HSBC tested e-HKD+ on Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon to explore secure, scalable digital currency settlement options.
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
The bank does not have authorization to carry a banking business in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said that the entity “Chong Sing Heritage Trust Bank” does not have authorization to ...
China‑Linked Digital Banks Target Hong Kong’s Insurance Market, Exposing Need to Go Beyond Virtual‑Only Models
For instance, in March, PAO Bank, an online-only bank backed by Shenzhen-based conglomerate Ping An Insurance Group, obtained an insurance agency license and partnered with Ping An Insurance Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong start-up wins EQT Impact Challenge with augmented-reality surgical system
Syngular Technology tops 200 hopefuls to secure €100,000 (US$117,131) investment in pitch competition organised in partnership with the Post.
Hong Kong visa fees to increase from September 2025
Hong Kong visa fees to rise by 3–51 percent starting September 8, 2025, impacting visas, permits & travel docs. Learn the full details here.
Chinese Property Stocks Rise on Policy Support Hopes
Property developer stocks had a rare day of outperformance in the Hong Kong market amid hopes that more policy support is on the way.