Hong Kong
Hang Seng Indexes proposes sales growth screen in HSTECH overhaul
Hang Seng Indexes proposes sales growth screen in HSTECH overhaul
The screen would fill 10 of 50 proposed constituent slots with companies ranked by sales growth.
Commercial property investment surges 129% to $24.3b in Q2
For the first half, investment volume rose 90% to $36.9b (US$4.7b).
Hang Lung appoints Leo Tsoi as CEO and executive director
The Toys “R” Us Asia chief will assume the top role on 1 October.
Hang Seng launches China A copper industry index
It tracks 40 mainland firms across copper value chain.
Silver Bonds worth $50b to be offered at 4.25% floor rate
Eligible residents can subscribe up to $1m under the three-year retail bond offer.
Hong Kong eyes deeper economic, trade ties with ASEAN
Other key areas include finance and logistics.
Ship recycling turns to regulatory alignment as Hong Kong Convention takes effect
Shipowners may still need to navigate overlapping international and regional recycling rules.
HKEX cuts minimum market cap for dual-class share listings to $20b
Alternative listing threshold also lowered to $6b.
China's bar-restaurant chain Commune makes Hong Kong debut
It also plans to establish its regional headquarters to oversee international expansion.
HKEX launches offshore five-year China government bond futures
Each contract has a size of approximately $581,000 (RMB500,000).
ACCA proposes AI rules for Hong Kong accountants
Proposal targets AI adoption in auditing valuation and advisory work.
Gov't stops Next Digital probe after liquidation process advances
The Financial Secretary said continuing the investigation was no longer needed after a review.
Former Standard Chartered bankers sentenced for $28.4m fraud
The two pleaded guilty to a combined four counts of conspiracy to defraud.
Hong Kong tops APAC real estate investments in Q2
Its growth rate dwarfed the APAC average of 38% YoY.
Hong Kong park’s research push hinges on smoother cross-border flows
More than 90 tech companies have agreed to establish a presence.
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels swings to $23m H1 profit from $289m loss
The Hotels division drove the recovery, with revenue up 10% to $3.1b.
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