Jaleen Ramos
Stablecoins Ordinance to take effect in August
It will oversee stablecoin operations and ensure proper supervision.
Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.
Golden Village sells Yishun 10 Cinema to Frasers subsidiary for $48m
Net proceeds will be used to repay bank loans and for general working capital.
Property sales fall 10.9 % in May
Total transaction value was $49.8b.
Hong Kong’s growth projected to moderate at 1.9% in 2025
Inflation is also expected to remain moderate at 1.8% in 2025.
Vodafone, CK Hutchison complete UK merger
VodafoneThree will invest t $116.7b in 5G over 10 years.
HK passes bill to implement global minimum tax on multinationals
Effective from 1 January 2025.
Hong Kong maintains strong credit ratings with stable outlooks
Fiscal reserves are also projected to stay above $500b.
Gov't rolls out 30 measures to boost silver economy
Plans include launching exhibitions and introducing retail concessions.
China Mobile takeover offer not good enough, says HKBN CEO
The company said it still welcomes other bidders.
Hong Kong’s IPO market surges past $76b
It is driven by strong demand and confidence from investors.
Property tycoon sells $9.3m at Christie’s wine auction
Nearly 70% of the lots exceeded their high estimates.
HK's new residency scheme brings in $16.5b
A total of 1,257 applications were received as of April 2025.
Consumer prices up 2% in April
Underlying inflation was 1.3%.
Gov’t signs agreements to ease meat, dairy exports to Mainland China
Safety checks cover production to transport.
HK, Mainland sign deal to boost trade via Single Window system
The system rolls out in three phases.
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