Hong Kong

Hong Kong sets task force to align with 15th plan

Chief Executive to lead cross-bureau task force.

uSMART opens Admiralty office with sunlit collaboration hubs

The office features two main meeting rooms designed to maximise natural light.

Hong Kong faces five-year capital deficit as infrastructure spending peaks

Capital Account will remain in the red until 2031, driven by a massive infrastructure push that will be funded by a bond program.

Hong Kong eases stamp duty and eyes gold tax incentives

They will also help set up a trade association for the gold industry, said FS Chan.

Government eyes private land conversion in Northern Metropolis

The administration is exploring ways to encourage developers to partner with technology key enterprises.

Gov't allocates $100m to lure large-scale exhibitions

The funding will be used on a pilot basis in collaboration with relevant organisations.

MPFA to roll out 'MPF Full Portability' phase one this year

The move covers employees hired from 1 May 2025.

Gov’t injects $200m into BUD Fund to boost SME competitiveness

The funding ceiling of the “Easy BUD” will be raised to $150,000 per application.

HKMA and HKEX eye one-stop multi-asset post-trade hub

It will cover Mainland and Hong Kong equities and debt.

HK Express sees 15% passenger traffic growth over Lunar New Year

It carried over 280,000 passengers during the period.

Hong Kong outlines ‘One plus Three’ model for life and health tech R&D

A headquarters for the Life and Health Technology Research Institutes will be set up.

Hong Kong to overhaul tax regime to attract more family offices

The amendment bill will be introduced in the first half of 2026.

Electronic bond trading platform to launch in H2

Hong Kong will also encourage more digital bond issuances.

Gov’t earmarks $10b to power next-generation industries

The spending plan backs space robotics, low-altitude drones, and first driverless transport.

New scheme to empower emerging industrial enterprises

$220m earmarked for national manufacturing innovation centre.