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HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Secure First Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong
Major banks poised to lead city’s regulated digital-currency push as Hong Kong prepares to issue its first approvals under a new stablecoin framework
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Hong Kong Stocks Slide as US–Iran War Escalation Unsettles Global Markets
Investor anxiety over rising oil prices and widening geopolitical conflict pushes Hong Kong equities lower amid global risk-off sentiment
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Hong Kong Students Celebrate Foreign Domestic Helpers as ‘Second Mothers’ in Emotional Tribute
More than four hundred migrant domestic workers honoured by students in recognition of their role in raising and supporting Hong Kong families
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Hong Kong Government Warns Staff Against Installing OpenClaw Over Security Risks
Authorities caution civil servants that the rapidly spreading AI agent software could expose sensitive systems and data if installed on official devices
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Hong Kong Positions Itself as Asia-Pacific Investment Gateway With Renewed Strategy for 2026
Officials highlight connectivity with mainland China, expanding capital markets and regional access as key advantages for global investors
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Hong Kong Proposes Expanding ‘Name and Shame’ Policy to IPO Lawyers and Advisers
Stock exchange consultation aims to expose lawyers, auditors and consultants linked to flawed listing applications in effort to raise standards
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Beijing Warns Washington Over Jimmy Lai Case and Taiwan Arms Sales Ahead of Trump Visit
Chinese officials signal strong objections to U.S. positions on Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai and military support for Taiwan as President Trump prepares for a high-profile trip to China
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Beijing Warns Washington Over Jimmy Lai Case and Taiwan Arms Sales Ahead of Trump Visit
Chinese officials signal strong objections to U.S. positions on Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai and military support for Taiwan as President Trump prepares for a high-profile trip to China
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Racing Spotlight: Key Picks and Analysis for Sha Tin’s Upcoming Hong Kong Card
Form guide highlights leading contenders and tactical insights for the latest meeting at Sha Tin Racecourse
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Racing Spotlight: Key Picks and Analysis for Sha Tin’s Upcoming Hong Kong Card
Form guide highlights leading contenders and tactical insights for the latest meeting at Sha Tin Racecourse
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Hong Kong Hedge Fund Under Scrutiny After Raids Revealed Aggressive Trading and Failed Bank Risk Checks
Investigators examine investment firm whose high-risk bets and inability to pass a major bank’s internal review preceded one of the city’s most significant financial-sector probes in years
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Hong Kong Hedge Fund Under Scrutiny After Raids Revealed Aggressive Trading and Failed Bank Risk Checks
Investigators examine investment firm whose high-risk bets and inability to pass a major bank’s internal review preceded one of the city’s most significant financial-sector probes in years
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Hong Kong Exchange Proposes Looser Listing Rules to Attract More Global IPOs
Regulators outline reforms designed to make Hong Kong’s stock market more competitive by easing certain listing requirements and expanding flexible share structures
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Hong Kong Exchange Proposes Looser Listing Rules to Attract More Global IPOs
Regulators outline reforms designed to make Hong Kong’s stock market more competitive by easing certain listing requirements and expanding flexible share structures
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Asian Energy Security Tested as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Oil Supplies
Closure of a vital global shipping route exposes heavy dependence on Middle Eastern crude across Asia while the United States remains comparatively insulated
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Iran Sets Three Conditions for Ending Regional War as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
President Masoud Pezeshkian says recognition of Iran’s rights, compensation for war damage, and guarantees against future attacks are required for peace
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JPMorgan and UBS Cut Ties With Hedge Fund Linked to Hong Kong Insider Trading Probe
Major global banks withdraw prime brokerage services after authorities launch sweeping investigation into alleged market misconduct
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Dubai Watches Hong Kong’s Expat Experience as Regional Tensions Test Its Global Hub Status
Observers say Hong Kong’s earlier wave of expatriate departures offers lessons for Dubai as geopolitical tensions reshape the priorities of global professionals
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China International Capital Plans CNY2 Billion Bond Sale in Hong Kong With 2028 Maturity
Investment bank seeks to raise renminbi funding through low-yield notes as Hong Kong strengthens role as offshore yuan financing hub
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China’s Annual ‘Two Sessions’ Conclude Smoothly as Beijing Projects Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
Major political gathering outlines economic priorities and long-term planning while emphasizing continuity during a period of global turbulence
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Hongkong Land Cancels 175,000 Shares After Latest Buyback
Property developer continues capital return strategy by retiring repurchased shares as part of broader buyback programme
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Mastercard Move Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Hong Kong Banks
New platform promises faster, more transparent international transfers as financial institutions modernize global payment services
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Hong Kong Authorities Launch Major Insider Trading Probe Targeting Brokers and Hedge Fund
Regulators arrest multiple finance professionals as investigators examine alleged bribery scheme tied to confidential share placement information
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Wealthy Families Eye Hong Kong as New Base Amid Middle East Turmoil and Fresh Tax Incentives
Escalating regional tensions and expanded financial incentives are drawing global family offices to Hong Kong’s wealth-management hub
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Thai Public Voices Rising Concern Over Government’s Iran War Stance and Energy Price Shock
Survey highlights growing anxiety in Thailand over geopolitical tensions and the potential impact of the Iran conflict on fuel costs and national energy security.
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Iran warns of $200 oil as forces target merchant ships in Gulf
International Energy Agency urges strategic reserve release amid rising oil crisis.
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Japan to Release 45 Days of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announces the use of strategic oil reserves to address supply chain concerns.
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Hong Kong Weighs Path to Align With Mainland China’s Ethnic Unity Promotion Law
Officials and scholars debate how the city could implement Beijing’s ethnic unity framework while operating under the “one country, two systems” model.
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Cathay Pacific Plans Fuel Surcharge Increase as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Energy Costs
Hong Kong carrier signals higher passenger surcharges after jet fuel prices surge amid widening Middle East war and disruption to global energy supply.
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Mother Arrested After Child Throws Objects From High-Rise Flat, Damaging Parked Car
Authorities detain parent after young boy allegedly tossed household items from apartment window, raising renewed safety concerns in dense residential areas.
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Hong Kong Hosts Asia-Pacific Customs Conference Highlighting Shift Toward ‘Smart Customs’
Regional leaders focus on digitalisation, data-driven enforcement and technology as key tools for modernising trade management across Asia-Pacific.
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Hong Kong University Suspends Professor After Sydney Arrest Over School Impersonation Incident
Academic accused of posing as a student and photographing pupils during visit to Australian schools faces investigation after guilty plea in local court
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Morgan Stanley Adds Contract Staff in Hong Kong as Deal Flow Surges
Investment bank boosts temporary hiring in Asia’s financial hub to handle rising capital-markets activity and a wave of new listings.
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Hongkong Land Cancels Repurchased Shares in Latest Capital Management Move
Property group buys back and cancels 175,000 shares, adjusting total voting capital as part of ongoing shareholder return strategy.
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Hong Kong Regulators Launch ‘GenA.I. Sandbox++’ to Accelerate Financial Innovation
New cross-sector initiative allows banks, insurers and investment firms to test generative AI tools under regulatory supervision.
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Hong Kong Filmart Confronts Technology Shifts and Geopolitical Strains in Global Screen Industry
Asia’s leading entertainment market adapts to artificial intelligence disruption, streaming upheaval and geopolitical tensions reshaping film financing and distribution.
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Hong Kong Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Citic Securities’ Local Unit
Authorities conduct searches and launch probe into the Hong Kong arm of a major Chinese brokerage as scrutiny intensifies in the city’s financial sector.
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Trump administration just pass the Save America Act.
Global Energy Agency Announces Record Release of 400 Million Barrels to Stabilize Oil Markets Amid Hormuz Disruption
Thirty-two member nations agree to the largest emergency drawdown in history as energy markets react to supply shocks linked to the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hong Kong Strengthens Global Education Hub Ambitions as Universities Expand International Reach
City moves to increase student capacity and international recruitment while leveraging world-ranked universities to attract global talent.
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GAC Climbs Hong Kong EV Rankings, Securing Third Place Overall in Competitive Market
Chinese automaker strengthens its position in the city’s electric vehicle sector, ranking second among Chinese brands and third across all manufacturers.
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Hong Kong and Shanghai Partner to Place Cargo Trade Data on Blockchain
Financial and technology authorities in both cities launch initiative to digitise cross-border cargo information and streamline trade finance.
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Hong Kong Airlines Raises Fuel Surcharges by Up to 35% as Oil Prices Surge
Carrier adjusts ticket levies across routes to offset rising jet fuel costs amid global energy volatility.
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Hong Kong Regulators Expand Generative AI Sandbox Across Financial Services
New cross-sector initiative allows banks, insurers and capital-market firms to test artificial intelligence tools under regulatory supervision.
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Cathay Pacific Reveals ‘Spirit of Hong Kong’ Aircraft Livery Celebrating City’s Cultural Identity
Airline partners with West Kowloon Cultural District Authority to showcase Hong Kong’s artistic heritage on a specially designed aircraft.
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University of Hong Kong Expands Mainland Presence With Strategic Platform in Shanghai
Institution marks one hundred and fifteen years of academic heritage by launching a new Shanghai initiative aimed at strengthening research and innovation links.
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Shenzhen–Hong Kong Innovation Zone Introduces Visa-Free Access for Overseas Researchers
New cross-border entry policy aims to accelerate global talent recruitment and strengthen scientific collaboration in the Greater Bay Area.
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Hongkong Land CEO Boosts Personal Holdings With Share Purchase on Singapore Exchange
Chief executive increases stake in property giant through market purchase, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
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HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Secure First Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Stocks Slide as US–Iran War Escalation Unsettles Global Markets
Hong Kong Students Celebrate Foreign Domestic Helpers as ‘Second Mothers’ in Emotional Tribute
Hong Kong Government Warns Staff Against Installing OpenClaw Over Security Risks
Hong Kong Positions Itself as Asia-Pacific Investment Gateway With Renewed Strategy for 2026
Hong Kong Proposes Expanding ‘Name and Shame’ Policy to IPO Lawyers and Advisers
Beijing Warns Washington Over Jimmy Lai Case and Taiwan Arms Sales Ahead of Trump Visit
Beijing Warns Washington Over Jimmy Lai Case and Taiwan Arms Sales Ahead of Trump Visit
Racing Spotlight: Key Picks and Analysis for Sha Tin’s Upcoming Hong Kong Card
Racing Spotlight: Key Picks and Analysis for Sha Tin’s Upcoming Hong Kong Card
Hong Kong Hedge Fund Under Scrutiny After Raids Revealed Aggressive Trading and Failed Bank Risk Checks
Hong Kong Hedge Fund Under Scrutiny After Raids Revealed Aggressive Trading and Failed Bank Risk Checks
Hong Kong Exchange Proposes Looser Listing Rules to Attract More Global IPOs
Hong Kong Exchange Proposes Looser Listing Rules to Attract More Global IPOs
Asian Energy Security Tested as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Oil Supplies
Iran Sets Three Conditions for Ending Regional War as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
JPMorgan and UBS Cut Ties With Hedge Fund Linked to Hong Kong Insider Trading Probe
Dubai Watches Hong Kong’s Expat Experience as Regional Tensions Test Its Global Hub Status
China International Capital Plans CNY2 Billion Bond Sale in Hong Kong With 2028 Maturity
China’s Annual ‘Two Sessions’ Conclude Smoothly as Beijing Projects Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
Hongkong Land Cancels 175,000 Shares After Latest Buyback
Mastercard Move Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Hong Kong Banks
Hong Kong Authorities Launch Major Insider Trading Probe Targeting Brokers and Hedge Fund
Wealthy Families Eye Hong Kong as New Base Amid Middle East Turmoil and Fresh Tax Incentives
Thai Public Voices Rising Concern Over Government’s Iran War Stance and Energy Price Shock
Iran warns of $200 oil as forces target merchant ships in Gulf
Japan to Release 45 Days of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Hong Kong Weighs Path to Align With Mainland China’s Ethnic Unity Promotion Law
Cathay Pacific Plans Fuel Surcharge Increase as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Energy Costs
Mother Arrested After Child Throws Objects From High-Rise Flat, Damaging Parked Car
Hong Kong Hosts Asia-Pacific Customs Conference Highlighting Shift Toward ‘Smart Customs’
Hong Kong University Suspends Professor After Sydney Arrest Over School Impersonation Incident
Morgan Stanley Adds Contract Staff in Hong Kong as Deal Flow Surges
Hongkong Land Cancels Repurchased Shares in Latest Capital Management Move
Hong Kong Regulators Launch ‘GenA.I. Sandbox++’ to Accelerate Financial Innovation
Hong Kong Filmart Confronts Technology Shifts and Geopolitical Strains in Global Screen Industry
Hong Kong Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Citic Securities’ Local Unit
Global Energy Agency Announces Record Release of 400 Million Barrels to Stabilize Oil Markets Amid Hormuz Disruption
Hong Kong Strengthens Global Education Hub Ambitions as Universities Expand International Reach
GAC Climbs Hong Kong EV Rankings, Securing Third Place Overall in Competitive Market
Hong Kong and Shanghai Partner to Place Cargo Trade Data on Blockchain
Hong Kong Airlines Raises Fuel Surcharges by Up to 35% as Oil Prices Surge
Hong Kong Regulators Expand Generative AI Sandbox Across Financial Services
Cathay Pacific Reveals ‘Spirit of Hong Kong’ Aircraft Livery Celebrating City’s Cultural Identity
University of Hong Kong Expands Mainland Presence With Strategic Platform in Shanghai
Shenzhen–Hong Kong Innovation Zone Introduces Visa-Free Access for Overseas Researchers
Hongkong Land CEO Boosts Personal Holdings With Share Purchase on Singapore Exchange
‘We’re All Strangers’ and ‘Cyclone’ to Open and Close Landmark 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival
Hong Kong Approves First Captive Insurer of 2026 as Corporate Risk Market Expands
Hong Kong Is More Than China’s Financial Testing Ground, Finance Chief Paul Chan Says
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