Hong Kong Budget
Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing
Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing
Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges $10b for future industries.
4 days ago
Hong Kong allocates $65m for workforce development
Schools are also launching new programmes for aviation and finance.
5 days ago
Government to launch new hydrogen certification system
It will align the region with Mainland China and international markets.
5 days ago
New rate concessions and tax cuts to slash costs for enterprises
Financial Secretary Chan announces a 100% profits tax reduction in his Budget Speech.
5 days ago
Gov’t freezes commercial land sales as 98,000-unit housing blitz begins
The 2026 Budget targets 196,000 public housing units over five years, up 80%.
5 days ago
Hong Kong unleashes $80m "IP Blitz" to monetise local patents
The 2026 Budget backs IP Academy and pilot scheme to turn R&D into tradable assets.
5 days ago
HK budget pivots to tech and talent amidst commercial property stagnation
Property impact is indirect, the firm says.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
Gov't allocates $100m to lure large-scale exhibitions
The funding will be used on a pilot basis in collaboration with relevant organisations.
6 days ago
MPFA to roll out 'MPF Full Portability' phase one this year
The move covers employees hired from 1 May 2025.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
Hong Kong to overhaul tax regime to attract more family offices
The amendment bill will be introduced in the first half of 2026.
6 days ago
Electronic bond trading platform to launch in H2
Hong Kong will also encourage more digital bond issuances.
6 days ago
Hong Kong to revise listing req’s and IPO process: FS Chan
Authorities will introduce reforms like an enhanced regulatory regime for listed companies.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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