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Hong Kong Raises Forecast for Non-Local Student Housing Demand by 45%
Hong Kong authorities now expect annual demand for 2,310 housing units for non-local university students over the next decade, a 45% increase from earlier projections.
Hong Kong Science Park Expands Aerospace Cooperation With Hangzhou Partners
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation signed agreements with state-owned organizations from Hangzhou to deepen research and commercialization cooperation in aerospace and advanced aviation technology.
Mainland Tour Operators Use Xiaohongshu to Offer Unregulated Hong Kong Services
Mainland Chinese operators are using Xiaohongshu to advertise unregulated tour-guide and commercial photography services in Hong Kong ahead of the National Day Golden Week holiday despite recent enforcement efforts.
Five Hong Kong Universities Rank Among World’s Top 100
Five Hong Kong universities placed in the global top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education rankings, with the University of Hong Kong the city’s highest-ranked institution at 33rd.
Hong Kong Rises to 14th in Global Innovation Index
Hong Kong climbed one place to 14th among 139 economies and ranked fifth in Asia in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, as the government continues investment in technology and the Northern Metropolis.
Hong Kong Housing Market Rebounds as More Than 300 New Flats Sell Out
More than 300 newly launched homes sold out over the weekend as buyers returned to Hong Kong’s property market following lower borrowing costs and new mortgage support measures.
Hong Kong Issues World’s Largest Digital Bond Offering
The Hong Kong government completed what it described as the world’s largest digital bond issuance, expanding the use of tokenized debt instruments within the city’s financial markets.
Hong Kong Exchange Develops Yuan-Denominated Gold Futures
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and financial regulators are developing yuan-denominated gold futures alongside expanded precious-metals storage infrastructure to strengthen the city’s offshore wealth-management market.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Backs Intellectual Property as Loan Collateral
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority introduced guidelines encouraging banks to recognize intellectual property valuations as collateral, broadening financing options for startups and technology companies.
DFI Retail Group Buys Remaining 50% of Starbucks Asia Business for $340 Million
DFI Retail Group agreed to pay $340 million in cash for the remaining 50% of the Starbucks licensed business held by Maxim’s Caterers, giving it full control of about 1,350 locations across Southeast Asia.
Report Finds Hong Kong Corporate Boards Lag Mainland Peers in AI Expertise
A corporate governance report found that major listed companies in Hong Kong have less artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expertise at board level than their mainland Chinese counterparts.
HSBC Plans Stablecoin Launch Through PayMe and Mobile Banking
HSBC said it plans to introduce a proprietary stablecoin through its PayMe ecosystem and mobile banking services, potentially extending regulated digital currency access to more than three million users before year-end.
China’s Generative AI User Base Surpasses 700 Million
China reported more than 700 million generative artificial intelligence users as national research and development spending approached 4 trillion yuan and 5G subscriptions exceeded 1.3 billion.
Former Chinese Securities Regulator Yi Huiman Charged With Bribery
Chinese prosecutors formally charged former China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Yi Huiman with accepting bribes in one of the most prominent cases involving the country’s financial regulatory establishment.
China Launches Frontier Science Initiative Ahead of 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan
Beijing unveiled a new program focused on breakthroughs in frontier science as policymakers prepare the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan and seek to strengthen China’s capabilities in foundational research.
China Opens Four New High-Speed Rail Lines Ahead of National Day Holiday
China State Railway Group inaugurated four regional high-speed rail corridors ahead of the National Day Golden Week, expanding transport links across the world’s largest high-speed rail network.
China Imposes Additional 55% Tariff on Brazilian Beef
China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed an additional 55% tariff on Brazilian beef imports from Oct. 1, marking a sharp change in agricultural trade relations between the two countries.
Chinese and Malaysian Officials Call for More Integrated Regional Supply Chains
Officials from China and Malaysia called for deeper China-ASEAN investment partnerships and technology transfers as regional governments seek to make supply chains more resilient to global trade disruption.
Shanghai Moves Away From Property Presales in Major Housing Market Reform
Shanghai introduced regulations prioritizing sales of completed homes over the traditional presale model, aiming to reduce risks for buyers and increase financial discipline among property developers.
China’s Manufacturing Activity Returns to Growth in September
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 in September, ending two months of contraction as stronger production offset continued weakness in employment and pressure from higher input costs.
China Warns European Union of Retaliation Over Potential New Trade Restrictions
China’s Ministry of Commerce warned that Beijing would respond with countermeasures if the European Union proceeds with proposed trade restrictions that Chinese officials view as discriminatory toward domestic industries.
Xi-Trump Summit Ends Without Expected Chinese EV Manufacturing Agreement
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded their Washington summit without finalizing a widely anticipated agreement that would have allowed Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to establish production facil...
China Posts $378 Billion First-Half Current Account Surplus as AI Trade Surges
China recorded a $378 billion current account surplus in the first half of the year as two-way trade in artificial intelligence products increased 48%, although advanced computing hardware generated an $88 billion deficit.
People’s Bank of China Cuts Targeted Lending Rate and Expands Mortgage Support
The People’s Bank of China lowered its Pledged Supplemental Lending rate to 1.5% and expanded targeted relending and mortgage interest subsidies as policymakers seek to support housing demand and technology investment.
Hong Kong Companies Lag Mainland Peers in Generative AI Adoption
A consultancy report found that 10% of Hong Kong companies have deployed generative artificial intelligence across multiple business functions, compared with 20% in mainland China, highlighting a widening gap in corporate adoption.
Hong Kong Prepares Street Events for 1.3 Million Mainland Visitors During National Day Holidays
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced consecutive weekend events across Central and Lan Kwai Fong ahead of an expected influx of nearly 1.3 million mainland Chinese visitors, aiming to support retail, dining and hospitality spending.
Hong Kong Sees Economic Upside From US-China Trade Truce and Tariff Reduction
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the US-China trade truce and a $30 billion tariff reduction could improve confidence in Hong Kong’s capital markets and support the city’s re-export and trade activity.
Hong Kong Launches New Exchange-Traded Funds to Broaden Capital Market Offerings
A new group of exchange-traded funds debuted on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, expanding investment choices for domestic and international investors as the city seeks to deepen liquidity and strengthen its financial market.
Hong Kong Raises Export Growth Forecast as AI Hardware Demand Strengthens
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council raised its annual export growth forecast after stronger demand for electronics and advanced technology components, with global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure supporting the ci...
Hong Kong Explores Deeper Infrastructure Financing Links With AIIB
Senior Hong Kong officials held talks with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on expanding financial cooperation and strengthening the city’s role in fundraising and wealth management for regional infrastructure and Belt and Road p...
Hong Kong Home Prices Edge Higher in August
Official data showed a modest monthly rise in residential property prices in August, offering an early sign of stabilisation as buyers and developers continue to contend with elevated borrowing costs and changing demographic conditions.
Hong Kong Advances Plans to Become Major Gold Trading and Storage Hub
Government officials reported progress on regulatory and infrastructure measures aimed at developing Hong Kong into a regional centre for gold trading and storage while broadening the city’s commodity-market capabilities.
China Opens Four New High-Speed Rail Lines
China inaugurated four additional high-speed rail corridors as authorities continue expanding transport links between regional cities and using infrastructure investment to support economic activity.
China Demonstrates Deep-Sea Drilling Beyond 5,000 Metres
State-backed Chinese energy and engineering groups successfully demonstrated drilling operations at depths exceeding 5,000 metres, expanding the country’s technical capacity for subsea resource exploration.
BioShanghai Week Highlights Growing Use of AI in Biopharmaceutical Research
BioShanghai Week opened at the Zhangjiang Science Hall with a focus on artificial intelligence in drug development and medical technology as Shanghai seeks to expand its biotechnology and high-end medical-device industries.
China Plans Next-Generation Geological Map of Mars by 2028
Chinese space authorities plan to complete a new comprehensive geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, adding to the country’s expanding programme of deep-space scientific exploration.
Geely and Nio Agree to Integrate EV Charging and Battery-Swap Networks
Geely and Nio formed a strategic partnership to connect their electric vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, advancing efforts to standardise China’s rapidly expanding battery-swap ecosystem.
China Opens Supply-Chain Security Probe Into Broadcom Hardware Used in Data Centres
Chinese regulators launched an examination of Broadcom equipment deployed in state-backed data centres and cloud infrastructure as Beijing intensifies scrutiny of foreign semiconductor dependencies in critical computing systems.
China’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector Drives Double-Digit Industrial Profit Growth
National industrial data show profits continuing to grow at a double-digit pace, led by high-technology manufacturing and new-energy industries even as more traditional sectors remain under pressure.
Shanghai Moves Housing Market Toward Completed-Home Sales
Shanghai introduced new property rules designed to reduce reliance on presales and encourage the sale of completed homes, aiming to lower construction-completion risks and rebuild confidence among buyers.
China Outlines 2030 Blueprint to Strengthen A-Share Markets and Monetary Policy Framework
Financial regulators published a plan to deepen capital markets and modernise monetary policy through 2030, with a focus on attracting longer-term institutional investors and improving the flexibility of open-market operations.
China Unveils New Stimulus Measures Targeting Housing and Local Government Arrears
China’s State Council and central bank announced fresh support measures including mortgage subsidies, use of unused local government bond quotas and expanded relending facilities to clear unpaid bills and support private companies as pol...
China Sets 2030 Target for Broad Commercialisation of Solid-State Batteries
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a five-year plan aimed at making solid-state batteries a mainstream technology by 2030 while introducing digital tracking and battery-passport standards covering carbon-footpri...
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Proposes Reforms to Simplify Corporate Spin-Offs
The stock exchange has unveiled the second phase of its listing framework review, proposing structural exemptions that would allow listed companies to execute major acquisitions, asset leasing, and spin-offs with reduced regulatory frict...
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Expects Imminent Deals with Strategic Tech Partners
The city's financial chief announced that major agreements with leading firms in strategic sectors are expected to be finalized in the coming months, emphasizing Hong Kong's role as a middle ground for commerce as US-China relations ente...
Hong Kong Hotels Forecast 90 Percent Occupancy Ahead of National Day Holiday
Tourism and retail representatives expect massive visitor inflows during the upcoming National Day golden week, with hotel occupancy in major commercial districts projected to exceed 90 percent amid planned fireworks and dining promotions.
Thailand Flooding Causes Major Flight Delays at Hong Kong International Airport
Unprecedented flooding in Bangkok has triggered cascading logistical disruptions across Southeast Asian aviation networks, leaving thousands of passengers delayed and grounding some services for nearly 24 hours.
Hong Kong Real Wages Grow as Professional Services Firms Seek Office Expansions
Official data shows real wage rates expanded by 1.6 percent year on year, while commercial real estate surveys reveal that nearly one-third of professional and business services firms are actively looking to expand their office footprint...
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