OPINION – Casino gambling in Hong Kong – just a matter of time?

Macau Business magazine l July 2025 António Lobo Vilela is a lawyer based in Macau and the author of the Macau Gaming Law Book (www.macaugaminglaw.com) Governments typically adopt a hybrid public policy approach when legalising gambling, balancing...

FWD Group debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 

FWD Group, a pan-Asian insurer backed by billionaire Richard Li, has made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on 7 July. The shares opened at HK$38 ($4.94), matching the IPO offer price. By the close of trading, FWD shares...

NetDragon Wins “Education Innovation & Technology- Rising Star Award” at the “2025 Hong Kong Sustainable Development Innovation and Technology Awards”

HONG KONG, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that it wins the “Education Innovation &...

Hong Kong’s Amber and The Chairman team up to create new lunch items

At the beginning of this year’s Lunar New Year, a fortune-teller told Richard Ekkebus, culinary director of the Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong, that he would reach new heights in 2025. This came as no surprise to the chef, who also...

Hong Kong enterprise’s drive to help ethnic minority groups through sport

A Hong Kong social enterprise is on a mission to help the city’s ethnic minority groups build a career in sports, while also offering culturally and religiously sensitive programmes. Inherited Sports supports ethnic minority communities by helping...

Oil Prices Climb After the EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

Oil prices moved higher on Friday morning after the EU agreed to an 18th package of sanctions against Russia, but the effectiveness of the sanctions is yet to be seen. Friday, July 18th, 2025 The constant drumbeat of Russian sanction announcements...

Cambiaso Risso expands to Hong Kong, eyes Philippines entry

The Last Talent: Cai Lan’s Passing Closes a Chapter in Hong Kong Culture

On June 25, 2025, renowned writer and food connoisseur Cai Lan passed away in Hong Kong at the age of 83. To many, his death marked the end of an era, as he was the last surviving member of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” alongside his close...

Hong Kong poised to benefit from Singapore’s ‘crypto crackdown’: report

Analysts say that Hong Kong could gain the upper hand in its expansion into a global crypto hub in the wake of Singapore’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed firms in the region. A recent report by the South China Morning Post revealed that the...

Hong Kong: New Centre Drives Smart, Sustainable Steel Tech

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has launched a strategic research initiative focused on advancing smart innovation in the steel industry through the establishment of the Joint Research Centre (BPJC). This effort aligns with national...

Ashraf Mir of CIE group leaves behind a legacy in global handicraft trade

Srinagar, Jul 18: In a profound loss to Kashmir’s business and cultural community, Mohammad Ashraf Mir — a prominent entrepreneur and senior figure of Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd (CIE Group) — died on July 17, 2025, in New Delhi. He passed...

Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry, the Post takes a look at other attractions the city can offer beyond the nine hotspot products the government has floated. Read part one here. Even as Hong...

Swedish Club appoints Julia Ju as chief executive of Hong Kong branch as Lars Malm departs

The Swedish Club has appointed Julia Ju as the new chief executive and area manager of the Hong Kong branch, effective October 1, following the departure of incumbent Lars Malm, according to a press r...

Ardonagh buys majority stake in Hong Kong’s Apex Insurance 

The Ardonagh Group has acquired a majority stake in Apex Insurance (Holdings), enhancing its Hong Kong insurance market presence. Financial specifics of the transaction remain undisclosed. Apex will operate in conjunction with PSC HK Insurance...

Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years. Hong Kong should tap waste-to-energy facilities across the Greater Bay Area instead of building its own, as it tries to phase out landfills by 2035 and generate more...

Analysis: Investors overlooking tariff noise benefit Hong Kong deal flows

The Hang Seng Index has returned nearly 20% over the first five months of the year after the late January release of DeepSeek sparked renewed interest into Hong Kong listed Chinese tech companies. Budding enthusiasm for China’s aritificial...

C2i and Hitachi Launch First Automated Organoid Culture System in Hong Kong

Hong Kong based Centre for Immunology & Infection Limited (C2i), its spin-off C2iTech, and Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi have announced a strategic collaboration to develop 3D printed airway organoids for clinical applications. C2i...

Hong Kong eyes crypto gains as Singapore clamps down

Hong Kong stands positioned to get hold of crypto liquidity as Singapore tightens regulations on unlicensed cryptocurrency companies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s June 30 deadline for crypto service providers to stop offering digital...

FWD Group prices Hong Kong IPO at $4.84 for 7 July debut

The offering is expected to raise $445m. FWD Group has priced its Hong Kong IPO at $4.84 (HK$38) per share, ahead of its listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 7 July 2025. Trading will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a board lot...

Intsig Files For Hong Kong IPO To Court Global Investors

The operator of an app allowing users to directly convert images to PDF files from their smartphones hopes to sell investors on its growing profits and strong margins Key Takeaways: Intsig has filed to list in Hong Kong, boasting nearly 30% annual...