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Hong Kong Strengthens its status as Asia’s Travel and Hospitality Powerhouse with AHOCA’s Asia Hub Launch, Catalysing deeper Cross-Border Industry Collaboration

5 days ago08 mins

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The America Hotel Owners Charitable Association (AHOCA) Asia (powered by CSTS Enterprises & Connexus Travel) successfully held its official launch event on 26 May 2026. As the organisation’s first regional chapter outside the United States, AHOCA Asia marks a significant milestone in advancing global collaboration within the hospitality…

HK finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on Hong Kong stock exchange

7 months ago03 mins

Hong Kong’s finance chief courted Italian companies on Thursday to go public on the city’s stock exchange, which would allow them to tap into mainland Chinese liquidity and solidify their presence in Asia. Addressing the Trade Development Council’s “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” symposium in Milan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the deepening ties…

Letters | Hong Kong’s best chapters are still unwritten

Cs news12 months ago02 mins

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Hong Kong can do more to fuel yuan’s international ascent, HSBC co-CEO says

Cs news12 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong can be a crucial partner in the continued and orderly opening of mainland China’s capital markets, particularly in advancing the internationalisation of its currency, according to HSBC’s co-CEO. As a financial hub connecting East and West, Hong Kong “can play a key role in promoting the yuan’s internationalisation by expanding its offshore liquidity…

Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Cs news1 year ago03 mins

Hong Kong’s leader has sought to deepen ties with the EU in a meeting with the bloc’s representatives, saying the city will remain a free port despite growing protectionism globally. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that he had hosted a lunch attended by Harvey Rouse, head of the Office of the European…