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HK to host more key events to boost economy Original
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks at the Festival of Connoisseurs Gala Dinner in Hong Kong on Nov 4, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) Hong Kong aims to organize more major events across diverse sectors to further develop high-value-added tourism and the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) industry, according to the city’s finance chief.
Investors called for seizing Asia’s potential at HK forum Original
Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the HKMA and chairman of Hong Kong Academy of Finance, delivers the closing remarks during the 2026 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong in Central, Hong Kong on Nov 4, 2026.
LCH to launch clearing for CNH FX options in HK as early as Q2 2027 Original
Daniel Maguire, chief executive officer of LCH Group and group head of LSEG Markets. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) LCH Ltd (LCH) is making progress on preparations to offer clearing and settlement services for offshore renminbi (CNH) foreign-exchange products in Hong Kong, the global central counterparty told China Daily. LCH said it plans to begin clearing for CNH FX options as early as the end of the second quarter in 2027, subject to legal and regulatory approval.
HK biz sector lauds outcomes of APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting
Vehicles speed past a sign for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministerial Meeting 2026 in Central, Hong Kong on Oct 13, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s business leaders have welcomed the results of the , heaping praise on the city’s unique role in forging regional development and connecting the motherland with the world.
HK biz sector lauds outcomes of APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting
Vehicles speed past a sign for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministerial Meeting 2026 in Central, Hong Kong on Oct 13, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s business leaders have welcomed the results of the , heaping praise on the city’s unique role in forging regional development and connecting the motherland with the world.
HK's strengths key to developing new quality productive forces Original
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers a speech at the Science and Technology + New Quality Productivity Summit 2026 organized by the Hong Kong China Friendship Association on Oct 13, 2026.
Think tank: Hong Kong still ranks world's freest economy
Academics and business leaders have given Hong Kong's economic and commercial climate a resounding vote of confidence, as the city retained its position as the world's freest economy, according to a recent ranking by Canadian public policy think tank the Fraser Institute. The Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report, released on Oct 6, said Hong Kong ranked tops in economic freedom among the 165 jurisdictions assessed, followed by Switzerland and Singapore.
Think tank: Hong Kong still ranks world's freest economy
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Hong Kong ranks first in 2026 global economic freedom report
HONG KONG: Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy in the Fraser Institute’s latest ranking, with academics highlighting the stability of its business rules and its role in connecting international markets, while business representatives welcomed the result. Switzerland and Singapore took second and third places behind Hong Kong among the 165 jurisdictions covered by the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report.
AI era dawns for all Original
Hong Kong is at the forefront, reaping the fruits of the technology that simulates human intelligence. Global trade and services are among the biggest beneficiaries as the demand for artificial intelligence-related products reaches a crescendo. Gaby Lin reports from Hong Kong. Editor’s note: AI is no longer just an algorithm — it is a traded product reshaping Hong Kong’s economy.
Hong Kong retains position as the world’s freest economy
October 8, 2026 HONG KONG – Both academia and big business have given Hong Kong’s prospects a resounding vote of confidence, as the city retained its position as the world’s freest economy in a recent ranking by the Canadian public policy think tank Fraser Institute.
HK confident of achieving 3.5-4.5% full-year GDP growth Original
This Sept 15, 2026 photo shows a view of Hong Kong Island. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is confident of achieving its forecast full-year gross domestic product growth of 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent, partly buoyed by robust global demand for artificial intelligence, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday.
HK financial regulator mulls streamlining prospectus disclosure rules Original
This undated photo shows the sign of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s financial regulator plans to launch a consultation in the first half of 2027 on streamlining prospectus disclosure requirements for initial public offering (IPO) applications, as part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of the city's listing regime while safeguarding market integrity and stability.
Kazakh investment firm bullish on financial prospects with HK Original
Published: 20:25, September 22, 2026 | Updated: 20:41, September 22, 2026 Kazakh investment firm bullish on financial prospects with HK Screenshot shows Talgat Salikhov (left), chairman of the board of Almaty-based Teniz Capital Investment Banking JSC, and Assel Tolegen, director of the corporate finance department at Teniz Capital, during an exclusive interview with China Daily on Sept 21, 2026.
Hong Kong aims to build full-chain gold trading ecosystem Original
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu meet the press at the Central Government Offices on the afternoon of Sept 18, 2026.
Northern Metropolis deemed the future engine Original
(From Left ) Sun Dong, the secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po; Michael Wong Wai-lun, the deputy financial secretary; and Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, the secretary for Development host press conferences on Sept 17, 2026. They elaborate on initiatives in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address under their ambit.
HKSAR eyeing CEPA upgrade, deeper ties with mainland’s service sectors Original
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and his 2026 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 16, 2026.
Banks in Hong Kong upbeat on future development Original
(From left) David Wu Wai-kit, Hong Kong financial services industry leader at Deloitte China; Stephen Chan Man, acting chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks and deputy chief executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong), and Natalie Chan, Hong Kong Banking 2030 program leader at Deloitte China, pose for a photo with the report during a press conference on Sept 11, 2026, in Hong Kong.
Financial regulators, bourses in HK, Dubai form working group for deeper ties Original
(From left) Head of Carbon and ESG Products, Sustainability of HKEX Ken Chiu; HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue Wai-man; Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) Mark Steward; and Executive Vice-President and Head of Product Development of Nasdaq Dubai Eric Salomons, presenting the signed Terms of Reference of the Strategic Working Group during the HKMA-DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference in Hong Kong on Sept 10, 2026.
Hong Kong plays key role in capital-market connectivity
(From left) Moderator Edward Tse Cho-che, founder and CEO of Gao Feng Advisory Co; Levin Wang Lei, CEO of Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd; Robert Lee Wai-wang, a member of the Legislative Council; Mary Huen Wai-yi, CEO of Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered; and Amy Lo Choi-wan, chairman of UBS Global Wealth Management Asia and head and chief executive of UBS Hong Kong, participate in a panel discussion at the Greater Bay Area Conference 2026 in Hong Kong...
Hong Kong plays key role in capital-market connectivity
(From left) Moderator Edward Tse Cho-che, founder and CEO of Gao Feng Advisory Co; Levin Wang Lei, CEO of Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd; Robert Lee Wai-wang, a member of the Legislative Council; Mary Huen Wai-yi, CEO of Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered; and Amy Lo Choi-wan, chairman of UBS Global Wealth Management Asia and head and chief executive of UBS Hong Kong, participate in a panel discussion at the Greater Bay Area Conference 2026 in Hong Kong...
Galbot opens first overseas fully autonomous robot retail stores in HK Original
A Galbot G1 robot displayed next to shelves with goods at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, Aug 20, 2026. (PHOTO/REUTERS) Leading Chinese robotics and embodied artificial intelligence firm launched its first three overseas fully autonomous robot retail stores in Hong Kong on Monday, injecting fresh momentum into the city’s fast-growing technology sector.
Northern Metropolis to create 500,000 new jobs Original
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks at the Joint Opening Ceremony of the HKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair, Food Expo, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo on Aug 13, 2026.
HKEX mulls additional measures to boost listing framework Original
People walk in front of the Exchange Square, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in the city’s Central financial district, on July 27, 2026. (SHAMIM ASHRAF/CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it will explore additional measures to strengthen its listing framework, following a China Daily inquiry on whether it is considering merging the GEM — formerly Growth Enterprise Market — board with the Main Board.
Over 64% of firms in HK, mainland deploy AI in production Original
A visitor exercises under the guidance of an AI instructor in a newly opened AI gallery at the Hong Kong Science Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on Feb 5, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Artificial intelligence is being woven more deeply into Chinese enterprises’ production processes, with high-return-on-investment applications concentrated in areas such as internal knowledge work, IT and software, and sales and marketing, according to a recent survey.
HK’s ETF market daily turnover surges 22% year-on-year in first 7 months
Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, speaks at the press conference on the launch of the Silver Bond at the Central Government Offices in Tamar on Aug 6, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has continued to surge ahead, with average daily turnover in the first seven months of this year exceeding HK$40.6 billion ($5.18 billion), up 22 percent year-on-year.
HK’s ETF market daily turnover surges 22% year-on-year in first 7 months
Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, speaks at the press conference on the launch of the Silver Bond at the Central Government Offices in Tamar on Aug 6, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has continued to surge ahead, with average daily turnover in the first seven months of this year exceeding HK$40.6 billion ($5.18 billion), up 22 percent year-on-year.
Profitability given greater weight as computing-related stocks swing in HK Original
Published: 18:52, August 11, 2026 | Updated: 19:28, August 11, 2026 Profitability given greater weight as computing-related stocks swing in HK Electronic ticker board outside the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in Central on Jan 8, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) As Hong Kong-listed technology companies gear up to release their second-quarter earnings, artificial intelligence and cloud computing have been the most widely watched themes.
Youth Pulse forges cross-cultural dialogue
Participants from around the world unite to promote an inclusive and sustainable future through learning and sharing Participants and guests pose for a group photo during a flag parade at the Youth Pulse 2026 opening ceremony held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Aug 2, 2026.
HKSAR govt to issue new batch of 3-year Silver Bonds Original
Skyscrapers along the Victoria Harbour are illuminated by the afternoon sun in Hong Kong on Sept 15, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Thursday announced that it will issue a new batch of Silver Bonds totaling at least HK$50 billion ($6.37 billion) and start accepting subscription applications on Aug 21. This batch of Silver Bonds is fixed with interest at a rate linked to the city’s inflation, and subject to a minimum of 4.25 percent.
HK-listed financial stocks stay firm as HSBC posts 23% profit increase Original
Commercial buildings are pictured in Central, Hong Kong, on Sept 4, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong equity market’s financial sector remains resilient, as several banks and brokerages listed in the city have reported or forecast stronger-than-expected quarterly results in the latest earnings season.
Youth play key role in creating humanity's shared future Original
Participants and guests attend the Youth Pulse 2026 forum, hosted by 21st Century Media and Education of China Daily and organized by China Daily Hong Kong, in Wan Chai on Aug 2, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) Younger generation should engage openly with their peers, embrace cultural diversity, and contribute to building a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable shared future for humanity, educators and industry leaders told a youth forum on Sunday.
HK expands gold influence as Asia’s demand continues to grow Original
Gold jewellery displayed at a shop in Qionghai city, South China's Hainan province, Jan 29, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA) The wave of gold rolling eastward has never been bigger, as Asian markets continued to be the dominant drivers of demand in jewelry and investment through the second quarter despite the global appetite having eased alongside softer prices.
HK brands eye ASEAN markets via e-commerce campaign Original
(From left) Vivian Tang, executive director of Wai Yuen Tong Medicine Company Limited; Jacky Chung, associate executive director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC); Bruce Pang, director of research at HKTDC; and Edmond Yung, managing director at ProFone (Hong Kong) Limited, pose for a group photo at a press conference for the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28 July 2026.
HKTDC confident in city reaching 20% export growth this year Original
This Nov 13, 2025, photo shows two cargo ships moving along a route in the South China Sea off Hong Kong Island. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) The voiced confidence in achieving a 20 percent increase in the city’s exports this year, citing the fast-growing artificial-intelligence sector as one of the key drivers that will maintain the robust momentum.
Wealthy investors in HK, mainland prioritize long-term growth, survey finds Original
Skyscrapers soaring to the sky are seen on the Hong Kong Island in this June 20, 2026 photo. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Affluent investors in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland are maintaining a cautious outlook on while increasingly broadening their portfolios amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, with long-term wealth growth emerging as a key priority, a new report says.
Central’s Grade-A office rentals see 15-year high in HK market surge Original
Dense skyscrapers crowd the skyline in Central, Hong Kong on Sept 15, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) The recovery of Hong Kong’s Grade-A office market is gaining pace, fueled by Central’s robust comeback as rents in the prime business district posted their strongest half-year rally in 15 years.
Chan urges HK youth to embrace AI while pursuing future paths Original
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivers a speech at the LEAP East 2026 opening ceremony in Hong Kong on July 8, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has been stepping up efforts in the past years to deepen the application of across sectors, aiming to create new opportunities while opening broader pathways for young people and working professionals to enter the field.
HK to step up two-way investment with mainland Original
Jim Zeng, associate director of international and mainland relations at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, speaks behind a dais at a promotion symposium for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Hong Kong, July 8, 2026. (GABY LIN / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong is set to scale up its presence at the 26th to leverage the national platform for more two-way investment with the Chinese mainland, and explore opportunities in overseas markets.
HK starts trial run for gold central clearing operation Original
A launching ceremony is held for the trial operation of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company Ltd and Shanghai-Hong Kong Gold Market Co-operation on July 7, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) Hong Kong’s new gold central clearing and settlement system began a trial operation on Tuesday, marking the special administrative region’s latest effort to further strengthen its position as a global hub for international gold trading.
SARs pledge to fulfill Xi's expectations
Government officials and leaders of various sectors in Hong Kong and Macao have pledged to live up to the expectations of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, saying that Xi's important speech marking the 105th anniversary of the CPC's founding shows his deep commitment to the two special administrative regions.
SARs pledge to fulfill Xi's expectations
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HK finance chief, biz sector express support for CPC’s vision Original
Dense skyscrapers crowd the skyline in Central, Hong Kong on Sept 15, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) The nation’s sustained high-quality development has provided a solid foundation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s progress, bolstering confidence in the city’s continued prosperity and stability, Hong Kong’s financial chief and business community have said.
Voyage to a new edge Original
Hong Kong is going all out to elevate its global shipping hub status, with new rules in the making to keep more vessels under its flag and offer high-value maritime services in an industry marred by geopolitical uncertainties. Gaby Lin and Wang Zhen report. Hong Kong’s maritime industry is at a critical turning point. With competition having intensified in recent years, the traditional shipping hub’s once-unassailable position in Asia has been eroded.
Hong Kong ranks as the world's fourth richest in average adult wealth, UBS says Original
Skyscrapers soaring to the sky are seen on the Hong Kong Island in this June 20, 2026, photo. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) The ’s adult population held an average wealth of about $648,000 as of the end of 2025, ranking the city as the fourth richest among 56 major markets across the world, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report 2026 released on Tuesday. The city was overtaken by Luxembourg in average wealth per adult, with the latest report estimating the latter’s figure at $654,732.
HK equity market to face HK$255 billion lock-up expiry in July Original
The logo of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) flashes on an electronic board as people walk in front of Exchange Square, which houses HKEX, on April 10, 2026. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.33 percent on Wednesday to snap a five-day losing streak, providing a much-needed boost to investor sentiment.
HKSAR’s first five-year plan to better chart the future Original
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (right), attends the dialogue session at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong summit on June 10, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s will help build social consensus, pool resources, and strengthen development momentum, supporting the business community and residents from all walks of life in better charting the future, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday.
HKSAR govt’s first five-year plan to chart clear direction for development Original
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks during the Caixin Summer Summit 2026 on June 12, 2026. in Hong Kong. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT) With the public consultation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's first five-year development plan to begin next Monday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the blueprint is expected to chart a clear direction for the city's future development. "This plan carries the DNA of openness and collaboration.
HKSAR govt rolls out plan to boost development as hub for corporate treasury centers Original
People cross a street in the Central financial district of Hong Kong on April 10, 2026. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is set to revamp its tax concession policies, including broadening the scope of interest deduction and introducing a pre-approval mechanism, in a bid to strengthen the city’s competitiveness as a hub for multinational corporate treasury centers (CTCs).
JD Mall boosts international presence through HK branch
The first JD Mall in Hong Kong, located in Wan Chai, will open on June 18. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) JD Mall, the physical retail chain of Chinese e-commerce giant JD, is set to open its first store outside the Chinese mainland in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, marking its latest push to expand into the broader global markets.
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