A Hong Kong policeman has been critically injured after falling off a bridge to evade being struck by a bus while he was handling a traffic incident, the Post has learned. A source said that the officer drove a police vehicle to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor towards the direction of the Shenzhen Bay crossing…
Foreign exchange reserves in Hong Kong increased to $431 billion in May, marking the highest level since March 2023, from an upwardly revised $410.2 billion in the previous month. The amount represented more than five times the currency in circulation, or about 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3. Including unsettled foreign exchange contracts, the foreign…
Jun 6, 2025 Manulife (International), the largest pension provider in Hong Kong, has announced its plan to redomicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong in November. This decision, outlined in a notice sent to customers, underscores the company’s confidence in Hong Kong’s standing as a global financial center. The move positions Manulife (International), a subsidiary of…
Hong Kong’s government is in a rush to bring its stablecoin legislation into force. On 21 May the legislature approved the new law, and days later the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched a consultation regarding the detailed rules, which runs until the end of June. Today the government published an ordinance signalling plans for…
What’s going on here? Hong Kong’s stock market took a hit on Friday, breaking its recent winning streak despite a positive chat between President Trump and President Xi about trade and rare earths. What does this mean? The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.5% to 23,792.54, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.6% to…
What’s going on here? Artisan Partners, a US investment firm, is closing its Hong Kong office by June 2025, winding down its Greater China strategy amid rising US-China tensions. What does this mean? Artisan Partners managed $164.4 billion globally as of April 2025, but its China-focused strategy, targeting small- and mid-cap companies, faced a 10.4%…
What’s going on here? The recent ease in US-China tariffs is boosting Hong Kong’s economy for now, but experts caution this lift might not last. What does this mean? Lower tariffs between the US and China are giving Hong Kong a much-needed boost, with export growth hitting 14.7% in April 2025. This reduction has revitalized…
Hong Kong’s new stablecoin ordinance, which requires issuers of assets backed by fiat currency to be licensed, is set to take effect on August 1, according to a government announcement on Friday. The city’s Legislative Council passed the bill regulating stablecoins – a type of cryptocurrency backed by a reference asset, usually fiat currencies such…
Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth. Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More Information below to view our subscription packages or you can email us…
The weekend is upon us and if you haven’t had time to check out what’s going on, don’t stress – we have you covered. Hong Kong Ballet’s new production of Giselle at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is a must-see, while The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental is the place to be if cocktails are…