Hong Kong
HSBC amongst first to trade new China Bond Futures on HKEX
HSBC amongst first to trade new China Bond Futures on HKEX
It is cash-settled, priced against a basket of onshore China Government Bonds.
Economy eases to 4.3% in Q2 as goods exports accelerate
GDP growth slows from 5.9% in Q1, advance estimates showed.
Why Hong Kong’s retail product reshuffle may favour large suppliers
Mature brands maintain volume at lower prices, whilst smaller ones test the market at higher prices because of limited production and higher logistics costs.
Prime street shop rents tipped to rise by up to 10%: Knight Frank
But, rental reversions at mid-tier shopping centres remain negative.
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau names new chief distribution officer
Carrie Tong, previously chief operations officer, succeeds Ivan Chan.
Hong Kong grants 30-Day visa-free entry to Nicaragua, Solomon Islands
Reciprocal pact lifts HKSAR passport access to 178 destinations.
New taxi fleet wins over 95% of passengers
Over 2,000 fleet taxis have completed 4.2 million trips as of the end of May.
Huanggang Port redevelopment moves forward with new HK–Shenzhen pacts
Hong Kong secured leasing rights through 2047 as Shenzhen funds the redevelopment.
Zero-carbon power tests Hong Kong's grid
Certification and grid investment could create business opportunities.
Tsim Sha Tsui redevelopment site on Granville Road launched for tender
It could accommodate a project with a gross floor area of up to 148,104 sq. ft.
HKT unveils platform combining mainland Chinese, global AI tools
It initially offers 20 preconfigured agents.
TransUnion names new TUCIS independent director
Helen Kan was executive director and deputy ceo of China CITIC Bank International.
Exports surge 53.4% in June on AI-driven demand
Total exports reached $3.42t in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong caps commissions as life insurers compete
Mainland visitor demand rebounded strongly in 2025 despite tighter cross-border fund controls.
MSIG lifts claims settlement ratio to 94.7%
The company paid HK$359m across Hong Kong and Macau during 2025.
DFI Retail returns to $925m profit in H1
Full-year organic revenue growth forecast lifted to 3%-4%.
Hongkong Land profit jumps to $10.2b in H1
Revenue fell to $4.96b (US$632.7m) from $5.89b (US$751.2m).
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