Paul Chan

It will align the region with Mainland China and international markets.

They will also help set up a trade association for the gold industry, said FS Chan.

The amendment bill will be introduced in the first half of 2026.

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

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

GlaxoSmithKline and Goertek Microelectronics are amongst the new entrants.

The partnership aims to develop innovative, green and technology-enabled infrastructure.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a partnership agreement to support venture capital (VC) in emerging markets in Asia, 26 June 2025.They will invest in a portfolio of VC funds to develop innovative technologies and business models for green and technology-enabled infrastructure in Asia’s emerging economies.“Energy transition and infrastructure development of the Global South require substantial financial investment and support from technological applications,” said Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, “together with AIIB, we will keep promoting Hong Kong’s established ecosystem for VCs and innovators across the region.”

About 17,000 private housing units will be built per year over the same period.

But this move “will be effective for the next five years only," a property analyst said.

Inflation rate is forecasted to be 1.5% in 2025.

The institute will be formed by the Digital Policy Office.

The OASES will announce the new batch in March 2025.

The agreement will take effect on 1 March 2025.

HKMA urged banks to be flexible, even if collateral values have declined.

Analysts estimate up to a 15% sales increase, although prices may still fall in 2024.

These companies will create 10,000 jobs in the market.