Hong Kong recorded 118 new company listings in the first nine months of 2026, up 71% from a year earlier, while stock exchange operator HKEX reported a 19% rise in first-half revenue to HK$16.7 billion, reflecting renewed fundraising activity in the city's capital markets.
New World Development Reports HK$26.8 Billion Loss Following 11 Skies Project Termination
Hong Kong property group New World Development has reported a HK$26.8 billion loss, including HK$18.3 billion in impairments and provisions linked to the terminated 11 Skies shopping complex near the airport, highlighting continued pressure on the city's commercial property sector.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes Easing Rules for Major Deals and Corporate Spin-Offs
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has opened a consultation on proposals to raise the threshold for major corporate transactions from 25% to 50% and reduce the waiting period for spin-offs from three years to one, aiming to give listed companies greater flexibility.
Transsion Targets $500 Million Hong Kong Listing as Chinese Technology Fundraising Accelerates
Chinese smartphone maker Transsion, known for its Tecno and Infinix brands in Africa, is preparing a $500 million secondary listing in Hong Kong in mid-October, joining mainland technology companies seeking greater access to international investors.
Kerry Properties Wins Hong Kong Residential Site for HK$4.3 Billion, Exceeding Estimates
Kerry Properties has secured a luxury residential development site in Ho Man Tin for HK$4.3 billion, paying 38% above the highest market estimate in Hong Kong's largest government land sale in five years, suggesting renewed developer confidence in premium housing.
Hong Kong's Revamped Huanggang Border Crossing Set to Handle 100,000 Travellers Daily
The modernized Huanggang Port crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is scheduled to open on Monday, with capacity for up to 100,000 passengers a day and improved customs and taxi facilities designed to ease cross-border travel.
Gaw Capital Plans Hong Kong's First Listed Property Debt Fund With $291 Million Pipeline
Gaw Capital Partners is preparing a property debt investment fund backed by a $291 million pipeline for a planned Hong Kong listing, seeking to provide alternative financing to property developers as traditional banks limit exposure to riskier real estate lending.
Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Development to Prioritize Transport and Student Housing Over Offices
Hong Kong's Development Bureau has sought to ease concerns about excess commercial property supply, saying the Northern Metropolis project will initially focus on transport infrastructure and student accommodation rather than adding large amounts of office space.
Dongshan Precision Clears Regulatory Requirements for Hong Kong Share Listing
Chinese electronics component manufacturer Dongshan Precision has received the necessary regulatory clearance for a planned Hong Kong listing, with analysts expecting the share sale to rank among the city's larger initial public offerings in the fourth quarter.
Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals Rise During Golden Week as Tourism Spending Patterns Shift
Hong Kong has reported strong tourist arrivals during China's October Golden Week holiday, following a 64% increase in inbound tourism during the first half of 2026, as local retailers and hotels adapt to growing demand for experience-focused travel.
Hong Kong Hosts More Than 5,000 Finance and Technology Professionals at iFX EXPO Asia 2026
More than 5,000 brokers, financial technology specialists and digital asset executives have gathered at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for the three-day iFX EXPO Asia 2026, highlighting the city's efforts to attract international trading and financial technology businesses.