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Hong Kong Has Put a Zero-Tax Proposal for Fund Managers Before Its Legislature. Singapore Answered Within Days.
Hong Kong and Singapore are intensifying their competition as Asia's financial centers, focusing on tax incentives, talent acquisition, and strategic positioning to attract global wealth and investment.
Aug 22, 2026
Hong Kong Is Writing Its First Five-Year Plan. Consultation Closed Last Week
Hong Kong is set to introduce its first five-year plan for economic and social development, aligning with China's national strategy. This marks a shift from annual policy cycles to medium-term planning.
Aug 22, 2026
Hong Kong Stocks Edge Higher As Investors Await Fresh Catalyst
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.2% on Friday, driven by tech gains and hopes for fiscal stimulus, amid global bond market volatility and steady turnover.
Aug 22, 2026
Hong Kong Data Centre Prices Jumped 90% This Year. The Constraint Isn't Demand.
Hong Kong's data center market is experiencing significant price increases due to high demand and limited capacity, driven by Chinese AI firms seeking international connectivity and data flow freedom.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong's First Stablecoin Is Live. It Has Disclosed No Circulation Data, and Retail Cannot Buy It.
Hong Kong's stablecoin regime launches with limited institutional access, while retail adoption remains uncertain. Two licensed issuers, Anchorpoint and HSBC, pursue distinct strategies for stablecoin integration.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong's IPO Boom Has Moved Past Tech. Next Up: A Waste Company and an Air Conditioner Maker.
Hong Kong's IPO market is diversifying beyond technology, with significant contributions from biotech, mining, and consumer sectors. Over 100 companies have listed in 2026, raising over $40 billion.
Aug 21, 2026
Peru's New Government Commits To Hong Kong Trade Deal, Says Nothing About Beijing
Peru plans to activate its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong by 2026, aiming to enhance its role as a trade hub between South America and the Asia-Pacific, while omitting mention of China.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong Companies Are Posting Blowout Earnings. The Index Is Still Below Where It Started the Year.
Hong Kong's interim results season shows strong earnings, but global economic factors like US Treasury yields and oil prices keep the market stagnant, despite positive local performance.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong's Tech Rally Is Losing Ground To Shanghai's Rising Nasdaq Rival
Shanghai's STAR Market has surged over 30% since Q2, attracting AI hardware makers and outpacing Hong Kong's tech index, which struggles to compete for AI listings.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong's Graduate Vacancies Have Fallen From 80,000 to 31,000 in Three Years
Hong Kong's job market is evolving with AI adoption, impacting graduate opportunities as vacancies decline. Despite economic growth, the labor market is bifurcating, with AI skills in high demand.
Aug 21, 2026
Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Leaders In Landmark National Security Case
Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy leaders Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties under Beijing's national security law.
Aug 21, 2026
Central's Office Rents Are Back to 2022 Levels. Kowloon East's Are Still Falling.
Hong Kong's property market shows mixed recovery trends, with Central's office sector booming due to IPO activity, while decentralized areas lag. Residential transactions surge, but affordability remains a concern.
Aug 19, 2026
