Economy

OTC dealers face tighter clearing tests under fixed annual periods

Fixed annual periods proposed under Clearing Rules.

Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed

Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.

Hong Kong crushes GBA rivals as business confidence surges to 57.9

Hong Kong's service hub status fuels surge as GBA rivals trail.

Foreign firms bring $69.4b into Hong Kong as 560 projects land in 2025

Job creation rises 57% as Mainland China tops source locations

HK-Türkiye investment pact takes effect Feb 4 to shield capital

Pact guarantees fair treatment and compensation for asset seizure

Inflation accelerates 1.4% on higher transport costs

The government signals inflation will stay “modest” despite spike.

SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs

Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.

HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea

It remains a global leader in funding research but struggles to convert that capital into marketable patents and goods.

Justice Department sets up 13-member go-global advisory committee

Committee draws Mainland, Hong Kong experts to aid overseas expansion.

Foreign currency reserves edge down to $3.33t in December

Assets still cover 38% of M3, five times currency in circulation

December building unit deals reach $65b total consideration

Building sales surged 63% compared to December 2024

Retail banks complete rollout of Money Safe anti-scam service

Mandatory face-to-face verification adds new layer of deposit protection

HKMA launches IP financing sandbox for innovative SMEs

Sandbox aims to assist pilot sectors in leveraging IP assets