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Hong Kong to review listing rules and virtual asset licensing
Hong Kong to review listing rules and virtual asset licensing
It will also explore enhancing measures for the issuance and transaction of digital bonds.
Hang Seng Bank welcomes HK budget initiatives
Meanwhile, HSBC’s CIO expects AI to benefit from the announced plans.
Sino Land profit drops 30% to $2.2m
Despite the decrease, the company maintained its interim dividend at 15 cents per share.
Stamp duty cut to boost demand in Hong Kong’s lower-end housing
For a $4m property, buyers will now pay $60,000 less in taxes, which could help stimulate demand in the lower-end housing market.
Transparency needed to boost confidence in Northern Metropolis: analysts
An analyst also pointed out that developers are hesitant due to unclear government policies.
What analysts have to say about Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget
PwC and KPMG commend efforts to bolster AI and asset management sectors in Hong Kong.
HKPC, HKTDC back Budget’s push for innovation, SME growth
Both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the government.
Top 50 list of Hong Kong billionaires' wealth climb
The minimum net worth to make the list this year rose to $11b from $8b.
Hong Kong’s property price-to-income ratio drops: JLL
However, the number of units on disposed sites ready for construction dropped by 33% year-on-year.
HK to extend Green Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme to 2028
To date, over 5,700 applications have already been approved under the scheme.
Gov't allocates $1.5b to support local enterprises expand globally
It will also help SMEs tap into Mainland markets and boost e-commerce.
Hong Kong strengthens ties with Global South markets
It also aims to enhance collaboration with ASEAN and Middle Eastern markets.
Hong Kong expands talent admission policies
This aims to boost manpower and address labour shortages.
Hong Kong to invest HK$215m for smart port development
A Maritime and Port Development Board will also be formed.
Hong Kong to establish health research and application centre
This was announced during the 2025-2026 Budget.
Mainland firms urged to set up headquarters in Hong Kong
It will provide them one-stop professional consulting services.
190,000 public houses to be completed over next 5 years
About 17,000 private housing units will be built per year over the same period.
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