Policy address 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee in big push on economic reforms

Policy address 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee in big push on economic reforms

Hong Kong’s leader has delivered a comprehensive policy blueprint pushing for further economic reforms by expediting key infrastructure projects and doubling down on the city’s competitive strengths, while also improving livelihoods, notably charting more paths to home ownership. In a wide-ranging speech that left no stone unturned, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to entice…

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China grants Hong Kong new yuan quota as Payment Connect kicks off for 315 million users

China grants Hong Kong new yuan quota as Payment Connect kicks off for 315 million users

China’s financial authorities have granted Hong Kong residents a new daily remittance quota for the yuan, as a cross-border electronic transactions service prepares to kick off, linking 315 million users between the city and the mainland. Starting from noon on Sunday, the 17 million registered users of Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) will be…

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China grants Hong Kong new yuan quota as Payment Connect kicks off for 315 million users

China grants Hong Kong new yuan quota as Payment Connect kicks off for 315 million users

China’s financial authorities have granted Hong Kong residents a new daily remittance quota for the yuan, as a cross-border electronic transactions service prepares to kick off, linking 315 million users between the city and the mainland. Starting from noon on Sunday, the 17 million registered users of Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) will be…

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

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

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…

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Hong Kong regains favour as investors turn to mainland China and yuan: Deutsche Bank

Hong Kong regains favour as investors turn to mainland China and yuan: Deutsche Bank

Hong Kong’s corporate activity and yuan-driven business have been revitalised as global market participants strengthen ties to China’s economy amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions, according to a senior executive at Deutsche Bank. Companies and investors have increased their exposure to China and hedged against the US dollar as they adjusted their supply chains and portfolios…

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