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Hong Kong to overhaul tax regime to attract more family offices
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.
Hong Kong launches smart port system to modernise cargo handling
It tracks sea, land, and air cargo in real time.
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.
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.
Cathay Group passenger count climb 11% to over 3.3 million passengers in January
Cargo rose 5% to 137,143 tonnes.
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.
SFC settlement could pay Giordano shareholders up to $1.5b
On that basis, the concert group’s interest crossed 30% on 18 May 2016.
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