Paul Chan

HKMA and AIIB to support emerging Asia venture capital

HKMA and AIIB to support emerging Asia venture capital

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.”

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.

Hong Kong halts sales of commercial sites

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

Economy to grow 2.9% annually from 2026-29: FS Chan

Inflation rate is forecasted to be 1.5% in 2025.

Hong Kong to build $1b AI Research & Development Institute

The institute will be formed by the Digital Policy Office.

HKMA advises banks on flexibility with SME collateral

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

Rollback of property cooling measures to spur sales, but no silver bullet to recovery

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

Hong Kong welcomes anti-money laundering report

The report assessed the city’s anti-money laundering system as “compliant.”

Gov’t offers $800m of tokenized green bonds

It is under the government green bond programme.

Government forms task force to promote Hong Kong branding

The task force will be led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

Government to provide Hong Kong fresh impetus

This is to boost the city’s economic growth, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.

Financial stability a priority for Hong Kong: finance secretary

Chan expects more support from mainland China as the latter’s economy recovers.

Hong Kong sets sights on innovation and technology

The government has set aside $10b to enrich the I&T ecosystem.

FS Chan to lead committee on land and housing supply

Chan said his committee will publish a 10-year land supply forecast.