“In 2025, HKEX reinforced its role as a global superconnector, regained its position as the world’s leading venue for IPOs and set new trading as well as financial performance records,” chief ...
Hong Kong Unveils 2026–2027 Budget with Key Initiatives to Boost Financial Sector
The 2026–2027 budget reflects Hong Kong's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, attracting global investment, and maintaining a robust and diversified financial ecosystem.
Hong Kong unveils 2026-27 budget focused on innovation and finance
The government presented fiscal plans emphasizing technology development and financial services expansion to drive economic growth across income levels.
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in prison
Kwok Yin-sang, the father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by a Hong Kong court for a national security violation - the first involving a family member ...
How Schneider Electric powers Hong Kong’s ecosystem innovation
InvestHK backs firm’s efforts to optimise energy use in city’s buildings, infrastructure and transport as part of its low-carbon transition.
A Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction of ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai’s fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist’s legal battles.
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud case
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, was sentenced to 20 years' jail earlier in February on collusion charges under Hong Kong's national security law.
Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals
Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address Hong Kong is betting big on innovation, artificial ...
Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China
HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.
HSBC shares hit record as bank accelerates cost savings and lifts target
HSBC has said it will not make further share buybacks until its capital ratios have improved following its $14bn privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, potentially extending its previous warning of a ...
Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Driving High-Quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered his 2026-27 Budget today (February 25), with a range of initiatives to support and diversify Hong Kong's economic growth, ...
Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year
Hong Kong's finance chief tipped another year of economic growth in 2026 as he unveiled his annual budget on Wednesday with plans for investment in innovation zones and AI training.
Hong Kong to tap peg defence fund for first time in 40 years
The HK$4.1 trillion fund works as a backstop for the city’s currency peg to the US dollar Read more at The Business Times.
Hong Kong home prices continue recovery as analysts forecast 2026 increase of at least 10%
Private home prices in Hong Kong rose 0.5 per cent in January, the eighth consecutive month of increase, strengthening signs of a housing recovery as analysts forecast prices to jump at least 10 per ...