Ant Group , an affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba , plans to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong through its overseas arm Ant International, the subsidiary said in a ...
New head of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club Morgan Davis vows to hold the line
The new head of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has told HKFP the press club will “stay the course” under her tenure by supporting journalists and seeking dialogue with governments.
Hong Kong Restaurateurs Fight to Survive Amid Wave of Closures
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we speak to restaurant owners about how to succeed in a challenging environment, look at why China’s leaders are so worried about the word “involution,” talk to ...
Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks
Economists suggest deal may benefit the city, but warned of lingering volatility amid President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.
Applications for 2,576 Hong Kong subsidised flats to open in third quarter of 2025
Flats will be available under scheme targeting public housing tenants, with source saying properties located on Kowloon Bay's Wang Chiu Road Public housing tenants can apply to buy more than 2,500 ...
Chinese Stocks’ Premium Over Hong Kong Peers Drops to 5-Year Low
The premium that Chinese stocks command over their Hong Kong-traded peers has narrowed to a five-year low, suggesting that some investors may look to snap up onshore stocks that have become cheaper.
Hong Kong pension funds plan to cut Treasuries if US loses last AAA rating
Managers of the HK$1.3 trillion Mandatory Provident Fund have drafted early-stage plans to do so if last US top rating goes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Get a manager and a system that works’: India’s loss to Hong Kong sparks backlash
India’s 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers has sparked outrage. Reactions from Parth Jindal, Shaji Prabhakaran and others call for introspection after another poor performance.
Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen loses licence for 5 years over rioting conviction
Jackie Chen has been stripped of her social worker licence for five years after being convicted and jailed earlier this year for rioting during the 2019 protests.
Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials
Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.
Hong Kong Police Say Mobile Game Advocates For The Fall Of Chinese Government
Another chapter in China's struggle with video games and their impact on society made international news this week. Hong Kong authorities argue that Reversed Front: Bonfire promotes "armed revolution" ...
Hong Kong Teacher Duo Create 100km Trail to Beat Summer Heat
The onset of summer makes hiking a challenging prospect in Hong Kong due to the very-real risks of heatstroke and dehydration. Many trails are exposed or far from water to cool down in. Yet there is ...
Hong Kong Outlaws a Video Game, Saying It Promotes ‘Armed Revolution’
The war strategy game allows players to represent fighters from Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places in plots to overthrow China’s Communist Party.
Hong Kong Bans Video Game in Further National Security Push
Hong Kong invoked national security laws to ban a video game for the first time, broadening the use of the set of legislation to fend off perceived threats and requiring internet service providers to ...