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Hong Kong economy’s ‘mixed signals’ portend retail ‘turbulence’, analysts say
Hong Kong’s retail industry will experience mixed fortunes in coming months, as rising unemployment threatens to dent consumer spending even as the economy and household incomes improve and tourist numbers surge, according to CBRE. “Right now,...

From Yerma to the law of surrogacy in Hong Kong
Theatre enthusiasts in Hong Kong like me will know that the city’s cultural scene has recently been abuzz. While the West End’s Life of Pi had its eagerly anticipated debut shows at the Xiqu Centre last month, another show that has attracted much...

Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Airlines host trade famil
The Hong Kong Tourism Board, in conjunction with Hong Kong Airlines, hosted eight key industry partners on a trade famil who enjoyed a luxurious stay at the Kerry Hotel and joined in to celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary...

Will speeding up rail line for Northern Metropolis entice Hong Kong developers?
The Hong Kong government’s plan to speed up the construction of the rail backbone of the Northern Metropolis near the border with mainland China will make the megaproject more appealing to developers, but whether they will be persuaded to invest...
Business : MoneyHero Hosts Inaugural SingSaver Best-Of Awards, Honours Singapore’s Top Financial Products
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero) celebrated excellence in consumer finance with the first-ever MoneyHero Group Presents: SingSaver Best-Of Awards. Held at a gala event attended by over 170 senior financial...

Asian stocks climbed following record highs with gains led by Taiwan and Australia
On Friday, Asian stocks rose after U.S. markets hit new highs, supported by positive economic data and mixed corporate results. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dipped 0.1% to 39,854.28, as investors stayed cautious before Sunday’s upper‑house election, which...

AION V Showcased in Hong Kong, Steals the Spotlight of NEV Market
HONG KONG, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global strategic model of GAC – AION V has officially launched in Hong Kong. As a “new core and intelligent driving SUV”, AION V is designed for family users who pursue intelligent technology, range...

Why are take-private deals accelerating in Singapore and Hong Kong?
A growing number of companies are delisting from public markets globally. Here we examine what’s driving activity in Singapore and Hong Kong, and explore how shifting regulatory regimes are influencing transaction flows. Recent years have been...

Bitcoin Asia 2025: Eric Trump To Address Hong Kong’s Growing Role In Crypto
Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, is set to make headlines next month when speaking at the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong, amid the presidential family’s growing interest in digital assets. This event aims to establish the city...

Zurich hands Jim Qin expanded role as CEO for Hong Kong life and general insurance arms

US Sanctions on Hong Kong, UAE, Turkey Target Iran’s Shadow Banking Network
The US on Wednesday issued fresh sanctions on 22 companies based in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey “with ties to a network spanning multiple jurisdictions involved in illicit oil trade on behalf of the Iranian regime,” a State...

Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges Gov’t to Halt Legalized Basketball Betting Proposal
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim is a journalist, author, and columnist with two decades of experience writing for outlets like the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He is an expert on regulation, business, and industry and is fluent... Read...

Gary Ades speaks on animal conservation and ecology in Hong Kong
I WAS BORN in 1961. I’m the middle one. Our family base was in Salisbury (in southern England) during some of my primary years. I travelled around with my father, who was in the armed forces. His name was Jim Ades. So much of my childhood was...

Circle Expands into Brazil & Hong Kong as CRCL Stock Price Reclaims $200
Circle, the firm behind the USDC stablecoin, is expanding its presence in global payments infrastructure with a significant new initiative. The company has officially launched stablecoin-powered payouts to Brazil and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the CRCL...

Hong Kong to limit the number of stablecoin licenses issued in 2025
Hong Kong may begin issuing stablecoin licenses before the end of 2025. Still, the number will likely remain in the “single digits,” according to Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. As per the local newspaper Ming...

ARK Wealth Awarded “Hong Kong’s Best Wealth Management Institution,” Diversified Strategy Recognized by International Authorities
SHANGHAI, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the prestigious international financial magazine Euromoney officially announced the results of its 2025 Private Banking Awards. Noah Holdings (HKEX: 6686, NYSE: NOAH) and its newly upgraded overseas...

Quicker immigration clearance system at revamped checkpoint will not send data to China, Hong Kong security chief says
A quicker immigration clearance system that will be deployed at a revamped land crossing between Hong Kong and China will not send residents’ data to mainland authorities, the city’s security chief has said. Looking out towards Shenzhen from the...
Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 July 2025 - Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the firm's commitment to operational excellence and responsible...

Hong Kong Billionaire Richard Li’s Insurer FWD Debuts In Long-Awaited IPO
Richard Li (left) attends the IPO ceremony of his FWD Group at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Shanshan Kao/Forbes Asia Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li’s insurer FWD Group saw its shares close flat in the company’s long-awaited Hong Kong...

Eric Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Asia 2025 in Hong Kong
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Eric Trump, the second son of US president Donald Trump, is set to speak at the upcoming Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong, as the city continues its efforts...