The government plans to introduce a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of stablecoins that reference fiat currencies ...
Hong Kong police take down 3 fraud syndicates over attempted HK$10.36 million subsidy scheme swindle
Incident marks first time police have uncovered syndicates allegedly submitting fake applications to government scheme helping businesses to upgrade their technology.
International Buyers Return at First Three Hong Kong Trade Fairs in 2024
Bright start to trade-show year as business opportunities abound- Three fairs attracted some 83,000 buyers from 135 countries and regions, with a significant rise of visitors from Mainland China, ...
Hong Kong’s winter flu season has started, health authorities warn, with number of outbreaks doubling in week
Centre for Health Protection says flu activity expected to further increase in coming weeks, and urging residents to ‘heighten their vigilance’.
Taiwan spotlights China crackdown on Hong Kong ahead of key poll
As Taiwan prepares to hold a closely watched election on Saturday, the main political parties have highlighted China's crackdown in Hong Kong and rejected Beijing's model of governance there being ...
Hong Kong Stocks Break 2024 Losing Streak
Hong Kong's stock market just logged a 2024 milestone: its first up day of the year. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.3% higher on Thursday, breaking a long daily losing streak. The market has fallen for ...
Hong Kong’s Cash-Loving Taxis to Accept Chinese E-Payment Apps
Hong Kong’s notoriously cash-loving taxis will soon be able to accept some Chinese e-payment methods as the financial hub looks to boost sluggish visitor numbers.Octopus Holdings Ltd., which manages ...
Hong Kong customs arrests man suspected of laundering HK$7.4 million generated from illegal wildlife trade
Suspect, 35, handled the illegal funds in about 6,700 transactions in 2½ years, involving about 700 third-party accounts, authorities say.
Hong Kong to boost multilateral cooperation during Asian Financial Forum
The 17th Asian Financial Forum AFF slated to run from Jan 24 to 25 in Hong Kong under the theme Multilateral Cooperation for A Shared Tomorrow is ...
Hong Kong’s health minister is confident the city can handle a high rate of Covid-19 and flu cases
Hong Kong’s health minister is confident that the city’s high rate of vaccination against Covid-19 and the flu will be able to aid healthcare workers in fending off a hospital crisis like the one ...
Developer of Hong Kong micro flats Jiayuan gets closer to liquidation after buyers shunned parking-space-sized homes
The company got buzz with the launch of flats as small as 131 sq ft in 2019, but poor sales and record high interest rates weighed on its debts.
Over 4,600 Hong Kong families with newborns to receive HK$20,000
One-off cash incentive to be distributed in late February if the Legislative Council gives the green light to the funding proposal on Friday.
Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!
Hong Kong /Wiki Finance Expo/ – Taking place on May 17, 2024, Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 is one of the largest and most influential fintech and digital finance events in Asia in 2024.
Hong Kong stocks arrest 7-day slump as mainland China funds step up purchases with market trading at 14-month low
Citigroup, HSBC trim Hang Seng Index targets on earnings, China policy doubts Mainland funds bought HK$2.6 billion worth of Hong Kong-listed shares on Wednesday, taking their net purchases this year ...