A Hong Kong court has ruled in favour of same-sex couples’ equal inheritance rights following a government appeal, marking a victory for the city’s LGBTQ community. The Court of Appeal upheld on ...
Hong Kong’s Tech Sector: A Call for Support Amid Ambitions to be a Global Hub
In the heart of Asia's world city, Hong Kong, a new aspiration is taking shape. The city, known for its glinting skyscrapers and bustling markets, is setting its sights on becoming a global technology ...
Hong Kong’s tech sector calls for more financial support for start-ups, as city pushes to be global tech hub
As the United States and China deepen their tech race, Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire. As the United States and China deepen their tech race, Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire.
Hong Kong Government to Reveal ‘Boosting Economy and Enhancing Well-being’ Policy
As the world watches, Hong Kong's Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is poised to unfurl its new policy, audaciously christened 'Boosting the economy for development and enhancing ...
Hong Kong stocks slide toward 1-year low on China growth concerns, yuan slump, capital flight
Stocks tumble toward a one-year low amid concerns about risks to losses in Chinese assets. The yuan’s weakness and heightened geopolitical risks are fuelling risk aversion and capital flight from ...
A Stock Guide for Hong Kong’s Policy Address as Home Sales Sink
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee may unveil measures boosting property sales and the stock market at his annual policy address on Wednesday, as he seeks to reinvigorate the faltering financial hub.
Hong Kong police arrest 84 suspects over fraud, money-laundering cases involving HK$118 million
lend or buy bank accounts, as such actions committed in the handling of crime proceeds, even if the owner did not control the account in practice, could still violate money laundering laws in the city ...
Canadian firms accused of ‘doing the bidding’ of Hong Kong authorities in blocking pension fund access
Hong Kong Watch has seen ‘several’ letters to people from their banks and firms telling them their attempt to withdraw pension funds has been rejected ...
Hong Kong regulator reverses its stance on spot crypto investments
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has recently made an important adjustment to its guidance regarding the sale of spot products in the cryptocurrency market. This change allows intermediaries to offer ...
Hong Kong’s SFC Signals New Era Of Virtual Asset Adoption: Will Other Regulators Follow?
Hong Kong's key financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), released a circular with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Oct. 20, acknowledging the rapidly evolving ...
Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch
The development comes as interest in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds increases and follows a probe into the JPEX exchange for operating without a license.
IPO Roundup: Mach Natural Resources, Prospect Energy Holdings and more
The IPO market was rather quiet last week, with only a few companies making their debuts. It follows the recent highly-touted IPOs of Birkenstock (BIRK), Instacart (CART), and Arm Holdings (ARM), ...
Carrie Lam’s Upcoming Policy Address Touted as A Glimpse into Hong Kong’s Future
Hong Kong, a city known for its towering skyscrapers, vibrant financial market, and bustling population, is on the cusp of a series of potentially transformative policy shifts. This comes as Chief ...
China’s central bank to ‘resolutely curb’ crypto speculation; Hong Kong updates regulations
PBOC to crack down on crypto speculation, as Hong Kong restricts access to certain “complex” virtual asset products.