Hong Kong

Foreign currency reserves rise to US$431b in May

Including unsettled FX contracts, reserves were US$430.9b in May.

Gov't appoints new SFC advisers, renews 7 terms

New term runs from June 2025 to May 2027.

First Women Wellness Satellite opens in Chai Wan on 12 June

It includes consultation rooms and health assessment areas, and a health education space.

Stablecoins Ordinance to take effect in August

It will oversee stablecoin operations and ensure proper supervision.

Blue Cross expands GBA healthcare access with cross-border partners

Individual and group medical insurance holders can access medical consultations.

4 in 5 consumers hold only credit cards: report

Only 11% belong to the "flexible funding wallet" segment.

Gov’t OKs revised Banking Bill 2025

The ordinance will enable banks to share account information to detect and prevent crimes.

Gov’t prices $27b worth of green bonds and infrastructure bonds

The bonds are denominated in Hong Kong dollars, renminbi, US dollars, and euro.

Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Rome

It will be operated by Cathay’s Airbus A350-900 fleet.

Hotel101 secures SEC approval for merger with Nasdaq-listed JVSPAC

The merger values Hotel101 at an equity value of $3b.

What makes SASE a key asset for banks in Hong Kong

Banks can no longer rest on their laurels or afford lacklustre cybersecurity policies.

Generali Hong Kong, Wonder partner to digitalise insurance premium payments

The collaboration leverages Citi's Spring by Citi® digital payment acceptance solution.

Almost eight in 10 sceptical of new taxi fleet impact

A notable 29% expressed that they were "very pessimistic."