Hong Kong

Hong Kong to revise listing req’s and IPO process: FS Chan

Hong Kong to revise listing req’s and IPO process: FS Chan

Authorities will introduce reforms like an enhanced regulatory regime for listed companies.

Hong Kong doubles RMB business facility to $227.27b in global RMB push

They seek to increase RMB bond issuance and increase cross-border RMB transactions.

New AI R&D institute to start operations in H2

The company will advise on frameworks for AI development.

Gov't sets up new committee to drive industry-wide AI scaling

Its initial focus will be on life and health technologies and embodied AI.

2026 Budget allocates $2b for AI education and 5,000 petaFLOPS supercluster

Paul Chan announced 2026 funding for schools, universities, and Sandy Ridge data hub.

Hong Kong sees up to 3.5% growth in 2026 as trade tensions ease

Exports of services are expected to rise as visitor arrivals climb.

Central Grade A office hits lowest vacancy rate since 2023

The area drove the 0.3% overall increase in Hong Kong office rents.

Unemployment edges up to 3.9%

Underemployment holds at 1.7% as employment dips slightly.

REF Holdings expects profit to fall by up to 50% in 2025

The company cited an anticipated drop in revenue.

BVI Court sets March hearing for Road King unit's liquidation

This follows the company’s announcements since November 2025.

ReGen develops solar device to turn seawater into fresh water

It is negotiating a project in Jiangsu, China and exploring 100 sites in Morocco.

SFC settlement could pay Giordano shareholders up to $1.5b

On that basis, the concert group’s interest crossed 30% on 18 May 2016.

Export volumes jump 21.6% in December

For the full year, export volumes increased 12.8%, and import volumes rose 12.9% compared with 2024.

Navigating Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape: a challenging and rewarding endeavour

The city offers access to growth markets within a familiar common law framework.

'Neutral but strategic': Experts weigh impact of Hong Kong’s insurance capital shift

The 15 Feb update on infrastructure treatment expected to avoid rating shifts.