Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ‘ambitious’ 5-year plan to boost role as global financial hub wins industry backing

2026-09-18T03:00:00.000Z
Hong Kong is HSBC’s only major hub where mid-level staff and above get a subsidy covering 95% of school fees, of up to HK$300,000 per secondary school child.

HSBC cuts back US$38,000-per-kid school perk for some Hong Kong bankers

2026-09-17T07:27:06.000Z
Hong Kong’s monetary policy moves in lockstep with the US, as the city’s currency is pegged to the greenback in a tight range of 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rate for first time in three years

2026-09-17T06:14:45.000Z
John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, did not set a hard target for GDP growth, saying only that the economy should expand at a pace “within a reasonable range” through 2030.

Hong Kong sets first five-year plan tech goals, expands baby bonus

2026-09-16T10:17:39.000Z
Authorities aim to turn the Northern Metropolis, proposed in 2021, from a rural area into a tech hub with cutting-edge labs and startups for 2.5 million people. 

Hong Kong plans faster tech hub development to boost home supply

2026-09-16T08:54:02.000Z
Hong Kong’s live data centre capacity is expected to roughly double to more than 1,100 megawatts by 2030, requiring at least US$7 billion of investment.

Hong Kong’s data centre ambitions face US$2.6 billion funding test

2026-09-16T01:58:36.000Z
At least 500 companies are planning to launch IPOs in Hong Kong, data shows, and that does not even include firms that have filed confidentially.

Hong Kong watchdog briefs banks on handling raids as IPO scrutiny intensifies: sources

2026-09-14T01:01:11.000Z
The revival has boosted demand for prime office space, with Grade-A office space in the Central business district recovering after years of decline.

‘Structural evolution’: Hong Kong draws back talent as IPO boom fuels financial hub’s revival

2026-09-11T05:40:32.000Z
Endowus chairman Samuel Rhee believes the platform being named as a CPF digital adviser was a positive development.
THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK

Endowus’ Samuel Rhee on the drive for better financial outcomes for customers

2026-09-11T03:00:00.000Z
The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Royal Holdings, RB Capital buy Scotts Square for S$310 million

2026-09-09T09:09:19.000Z