Hong Kong’s economic story has always unfolded in cycles of innovation. Finance made it a global hub. Real estate later became a backbone. Both engines now face structural limits. As global competition intensifies, the question is what Hong Kong’s new growth engine will be. The policy address offers a clear signal: artificial intelligence (AI) is…
Hong Kong’s government-owned wealth fund has partnered with one of China’s leading artificial intelligence agencies to attract global talent to the city, as it strengthens its commitment to transform into a technology hub. The project aimed to “connect representatives from academic research, investment, industry and government sectors to [facilitate] cross-jurisdictional and cross-sectoral dialogue”, HKIC CEO…
Hong Kong will step up efforts to lure foreign investment and venture into new markets amid geopolitical challenges and trade tensions, as it teams up with mainland Chinese businesses to seize opportunities abroad, the city leader has said. The vow by John Lee Ka-chiu on Sunday came as Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed that…
Hong Kong will step up efforts to lure foreign investment and venture into new markets amid geopolitical challenges and trade tensions, as it teams up with mainland Chinese businesses to seize opportunities abroad, the city leader has said. The vow by John Lee Ka-chiu on Sunday came as Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed that…
Hong Kong can achieve “high-quality development” by leveraging its unique advantages and remaining open, the city’s finance chief has said, as he revealed that the local stock market has outperformed other major indexes so far this year. Writing on his weekly blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said that despite worries about the impact…