Two brokers vie to be Asia’s Robinhood as Hong Kong expands crypto support

Two brokers vie to be Asia’s Robinhood as Hong Kong expands crypto support

Stock analysts are getting excited about the potential boost to Asian crypto trading after Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill takes effect on Friday. Stablecoins are virtual assets that reference government-issued, or fiat, currencies. Hong Kong’s bill formalizes the process for financial companies to issue and manage the virtual assets, similar to the U.S. GENIUS Act ….

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Global Money Chases World’s Hottest Major Stock Market in Korea

Global Money Chases World’s Hottest Major Stock Market in Korea

South Korean stocks, already this year’s best performers among the world’s major markets, are becoming a magnet for foreign investors as bold regulatory reforms to lift valuations and empower minority shareholders gain traction. Just this month, policymakers voted in favor of pivotal law changes to make board members legally accountable to all shareholders. They are…

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China AI action plan

China AI action plan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SHANGHAI — The tech race between the world’s two largest economies just intensified. China on Saturday released a global action plan for artificial intelligence, calling for international cooperation…

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