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Hong Kong Doubles Academic Visa Approvals Since 2020 to Attract Global Scholars
Nikkei Asia reported that Hong Kong is actively attracting global academics as Western countries intensify scrutiny of China. British physicist and Nobel laureate Andre Geim moved from the University
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CBRE Predicts: Hong Kong's Non-Local Student Population to Reach 200,000 by 2035, Driving a 1.11 Million Square Meter Surge in Education Real Estate Demand
CBRE Predicts: Hong Kong's Non-Local Student Population to Reach 200,000 by 2035, Driving a 1.11 Million Square Meter Surge in Education Real Estate Demand
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Hong Kong property developers accuse banks of reluctance to issue commercial mortgages, exacerbating the downturn in the retail property market.
Hong Kong property developers and industry professionals report that banks are reluctant to issue commercial mortgage loans, making it difficult for more potential buyers to secure financing, despite
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Chinese firms' green-tech expansion into emerging markets hinges on Hong Kong, senior bankers say
Senior banking executives, including those from Bank of China (Hong Kong) and DBS, believe Hong Kong is poised to play a larger role in financing Chinese green-technology companies' expansion into eme
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Hong Kong to launch 'Green Accelerator' initiative to channel private capital into climate solutions
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui announced on Monday that the new initiative aims to turn green technologies into investable and scalable projects. He stated the progr
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Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration: Government Committed to Building Hong Kong into a Global Philanthropy Hub, Approved Over US$1.5 Billion in Donations Last Year
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan said on Monday at the "Philanthropy for a Better City Forum" that the government is fully committed to developing Hong Kong into a global philant
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Hong Kong broadens sustainable finance taxonomy framework to boost transition capital
Hong Kong unveiled an expanded sustainable finance taxonomy as the city kicked off its annual Green Week on Monday, broadening the range of economic activities recognised as green or transition. The H
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Russian gold has flooded into Hong Kong following Western sanctions, with imports reaching nearly 100 tons in the first seven months of this year, a new historical high.
Russian gold has flooded into Hong Kong following Western sanctions, with imports reaching nearly 100 tons in the first seven months of this year, a new historical high.
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Singapore to launch central bank gold-vaulting services in October, competing with Hong Kong for bullion custody amid global risks
The move is part of Singapore's efforts to cement its status as an Asian gold trading hub, and comes as central banks, such as the Netherlands, are rethinking where to store their bullion due to geopo
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GFCI creator Michael Mainelli: Hong Kong poised to top New York, London as world's leading financial hub
Michael Mainelli, chairman of London-based think tank Z/Yen Group, stated in a South China Morning Post interview on Tuesday that an Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the worl
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Hong Kong court upholds conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen over fund for 2019 protesters
Hong Kong court upholds conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen over fund for 2019 protesters
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Research shows Hong Kong ranks first in Asia and fifth globally for startup potential.
Research shows Hong Kong ranks first in Asia and fifth globally for startup potential.
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JPMorgan Chase executive Kwang Kam-shing states Hong Kong's long-term wealth hub status is safe from mainland investment curbs
Kwang Kam-shing, Hong Kong CEO and chairwoman of North Asia at JPMorgan Chase, believes that while Beijing's recent curbs on cross-border investment and a tax shift targeting overseas insurance gains
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Hong Kong retirees' inflation grew nearly triple the city average over five years to 2026, reaching an index value of 131.6, driven by northbound travel.
The findings come from the first Hong Kong-Macau Retirement Expense Index, which reflects retiree inflation, conducted jointly by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) and YF Life T
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Hong Kong's Super-Rich Face Millions in Losses as Luxury Homes Sell at Steep Discounts
Hong Kong's super-rich are facing significant losses as some luxury homes are selling at painful discounts, with financially pressured owners accepting substantial price cuts to exit the market. One r
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Hong Kong's Trade Deficit Narrows to Over One-Year Low in July, Driven by Surging Exports and Record Shipments to Mainland China
Hong Kong's Trade Deficit Narrows to Over One-Year Low in July, Driven by Surging Exports and Record Shipments to Mainland China
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Asia-Pacific Family Offices Allocate 27% of Portfolios to Impact/ESG, Up from 17% Last Year, Survey Shows
Family offices in the Asia-Pacific region are putting more funding into sustainability projects, with the proportion allocating over half their portfolios to impact and environmental, social and gover
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Hong Kong’s 2026 Luxury Rents to Rise 5% on Expat Wave, JLL Says
Hong Kong’s 2026 Luxury Rents to Rise 5% on Expat Wave, JLL Says
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JD.com and Chinese state-owned consortium win bid for first government land project in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis, valued at US$130 million.
The consortium, comprising six companies including e-commerce giant JD.com, won the bid, underscoring the role of mainland Chinese capital in Hong Kong's ambitious development plan.
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China denounces 'economic wars' after US imposes new sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong companies, threatening to cut off Iran
China on Tuesday rejected unilateral sanctions and "economic wars," hours after the U.S. imposed fresh penalties on Chinese and Hong Kong companies while threatening broader action to halt all busines
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Hang Seng Bank opens its second wealth management centre in Hong Kong, doubling down on its network of wealth centres to cater to high-net-worth clients, despite Beijing tightening scrutiny on cross-border investments by mainland investors.
Hang Seng Bank opens its second wealth management centre in Hong Kong, doubling down on its network of wealth centres to cater to high-net-worth clients, despite Beijing tightening scrutiny on cross-b
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Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up all 180 units of China Resources Land's The Sterling project on Saturday, generating nearly HK$1.6 billion (US$204 million) amid strong value-focused demand.
Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up all 180 units of China Resources Land's The Sterling project on Saturday, generating nearly HK$1.6 billion (US$204 million) amid strong value-focused demand.
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Chinese Insurer Ping An Eyes Hong Kong ETFs After Beijing Greenlights Cross-Border Investment
Ping An's board secretary, Richard Sheng, stated that allowing mainland insurance funds to invest in Hong Kong-listed ETFs is expected to strengthen the ties between Hong Kong and mainland capital mar
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HashKey Exchange to use Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin, HKDAP, for cross-border trade and insurance settlements
HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest cryptocurrency exchange, will utilize HKDAP, the city's first regulated Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin, to settle cross-border trade transactions with the UAE
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Hong Kong's first five-year plan focuses on new growth engines, with HK$388 billion raised in IPOs in the first nine months of 2026
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Thursday that the city's first five-year plan provides a clear framework for policymaking and investment, urging businesses to understand government
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UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
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Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,000 tons by 2030
Hong Kong is actively enhancing its status as an international gold trading center. According to government plans, Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,
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The initiative aims to help mainland and overseas green enterprises spread their ideas and solutions to Belt and Road markets
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated on Monday at the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference that Hong Kong will launch a Green Technology Bridgehead Programme next year. The initiative aims t
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a total of 142 strategic enterprises have now established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, stated that as of the end of September this year, the first six batches of strategic enterprises introduced to Hong Kong through the Office for Attracting S
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The meeting allowed participants to personally understand Hong Kong's role as a bridge
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that hosting the recently concluded APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting was of great significance to Hong Kong. The meeting allowed participants to p
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Hong Kong has signed an agreement to introduce a gold refinery, aiming to boost its gold storage capacity to over 2,000 tons within three years to solidify its status as an international gold hub.
Hong Kong has confirmed agreements with Switzerland's Valcambi and China's Point Gold International to establish a local gold refinery in Hong Kong. This move is a significant step by Hong Kong's Offi
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Chinalco establishes corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong
Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), a state-owned enterprise, has established a corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong to manage its offshore funds, Invest Hong Kong announced on Friday. The new
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The Hong Kong government plans to tender a Sha Tin plot for student accommodation this quarter, which analysts say could attract major developers to the market.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, announced on Thursday that two land parcels will be tendered in the October-December quarter, including a 1,100-square-meter site in Siu
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Hong Kong's pension system ranks 2nd in Asia, 16th globally, trailing only Singapore
According to the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension report released on Tuesday, Hong Kong retained its B grade with a score of 71.2, remaining a clear regional leader ahead of Malaysia, mainlan
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Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
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Hong Kong Investors Most Eager to Outperform, But Temper Return Hopes: Survey
A survey by Natixis Investment Managers in August found that 95% of Hong Kong investors aim to outperform the market, the highest proportion in Asia (average 85%). However, their long-term return expe
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Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
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Applications for the Hong Kong Academy of Finance's Financial Leaders Program 2027 will open on October 15.
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) announced that applications for its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2027 intake will open on October 15 and close on December 4. Since its launch in 2022, the
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Hong Kong to host APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting from October 20-21, showcasing its role as an international financial hub
Hong Kong will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) for the first time from October 20 to 21. The event, which will gather finance ministers from 21
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New Hong Kong-China Checkpoint Opens, Capable of Handling 200,000 Daily Trips
A new checkpoint facility at Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, connecting Hong Kong and China, has opened. It is designed to handle 200,000 trips a day at a single gate, allowing travelers to automatically
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Hong Kong-based King Fook Jewellery Group has leased new retail space in Admiralty for $34.2 million, a move analysts say signals confidence in the retail market.
King Fook Jewellery Group has decided to lease a 550-square-meter retail space in Pacific Place Two, Admiralty, for a six-year term, with a total rent of approximately HK$268.5 million (approximately
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China's Gold Accumulation and Hong Kong Gold Hub Bolster Yuan Internationalization Push
China's 23-month gold buying streak and Hong Kong's plans to expand its yuan-denominated gold trading hub are seen as key steps in Beijing's push for yuan internationalization. Hong Kong confirmed las
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Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
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Hong Kong new home sales surge 95% in September, outpacing secondary market
Hong Kong new home sales surged over 95% to about 1,500 units in September, with transaction value jumping 31.8% to HK$20.88 billion ($2.66 billion), according to Centaline Property. Analysts attribut
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A retail shop in Central, Hong Kong, changed hands for HK$21.4 million, with the buyer being the heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph.
Hong Kong-based developer Hip Shing Hong sold a retail property on Albany Road in Central, which it had held for over 50 years, for HK$21.4 million to an heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph at
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Hong Kong officials reiterate crypto licensing bill to take effect by end of 2026
Hong Kong officials reiterated plans to establish a digital asset licensing regime by the end of 2026, covering four categories: digital asset trading, custody, advisory, and management services.
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Analysis of Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Trading Platform Regulation and Licensing Status
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Since August 2023, licensed exchanges have been permitted to offer services to retail investors, marking a significant step in the maturation of Hong Kong's regulatory framework for virtual assets. As of December 18, 2024, seven platforms have obtained SFC licenses, requiring them to meet stringent capital requirements and client asset custody rules to ensure investor protection and market stability.
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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: An Overview of the Regulatory Framework and Major Licensed Platforms
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, with the aim of providing a clear regulatory framework for virtual asset trading. As of June 2025, 11 institutions have been granted Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licenses by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This article will delve into Hong Kong’s regulatory principles, restrictions on the cryptocurrencies available to retail investors, and introduce several major licensed platforms to help readers understand the key considerations for conducting compliant virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.
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