The Hong Kong government has started the year with initiatives that have far-reaching impacts on the city’s long-term growth. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that he is spearheading Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan, which will promote broader integration with China’s five-year plan and ensure a bigger role for the city in the nation’s economic…
Safeguarding national security is crucial for Hong Kong to fully implement the “one country, two systems” governing principle and ensure the city’s stability, which will aid its development and attract foreign investors. That was the key takeaway from a high-level meeting hosted by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday to discuss a white paper…
Hong Kong’s transport minister has outlined plans to develop a blueprint for the nascent low-altitude sector, with local industry players partnering with mainland Chinese companies for their first overseas delegation to explore belt and road markets. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Monday that the blueprint would cover cross-border electric vertical take-off…
Nearly three-quarters of enterprises from Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area cities will speed up their expansion into the Asean market as a primary strategy to mitigate risks from international trade frictions and shifting global supply chains, according to a survey. The survey and research findings, co-published by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and…
Dog and cat plushies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help double sales this year, manufacturers at Asia’s largest toy fair in Hong Kong have said, while some buyers have expressed concerns about using the technology in play items for children. These hi-tech dolls were among the highlights at the 52nd edition of the Hong…
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander [1/4]A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead…
Jerseys signed by football star Cristiano Ronaldo, limited editions of Star Wars trading cards, Transformers figurines and other proprietary collectibles will be up for grabs at an annual toy fair next week in Hong Kong. They are among 150 local and international intellectual property (IP) collectibles to be showcased at the Hong Kong Toys &…
Jerseys signed by football star Cristiano Ronaldo, limited editions of Star Wars trading cards, Transformers figurines and other proprietary collectibles will be up for grabs at an annual toy fair next week in Hong Kong. They are among 150 local and international intellectual property (IP) collectibles to be showcased at the Hong Kong Toys &…
Stocks rise; Europe at record high again Precious metals rally shows no sign of stopping Dollar on the defensive; traders remain on yen intervention watch SINGAPORE/LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – European stocks began 2026 at fresh record highs as investors braced for a year set to test the AI-led rally, usher in a change of…
Six debuts raise about HK$6.99 billion Hong Kong tops Asia ECM at $75 billion – LSEG data AI, tech listings drive early 2026 pipeline Three new IPO launches add HK$9.22 billion to pipeline SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Six Chinese companies made their Hong Kong trading debuts on Tuesday after raising about HK$6.99 billion…