Hong Kong was responsible for nearly half of the green bonds issued in Asia in 2024 and saw a surge in sustainability-related funds, as strong demand from regional mainland governments and start-ups raised the city’s stature as a finance hub for climate-friendly projects, according to a minister. Green bond issuance in Hong Kong last year…
While Chinese stocks traded in Hong Kong climbed for a fourth straight month, derivatives wagers show investors are skeptical about the market. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index has rebounded 23% from a low in April, and implied volatility for the gauge posted its lowest monthly average in four years. But compared with actual swings,…
Home » TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY NEWS » China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and More Global Tourism Sees Record Cross-Border Transactions Driven by Weixin Digital Payments Published on August 29, 2025 As international travel continues to bounce back post-pandemic, a notable trend emerges in cross-border spending, fueled by Chinese…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Indonesia Lead Global Travel Trends, With Indian Tourists Flocking to These Popular Destinations in 2025 Published on August 29, 2025 The United Arab Emirates, with Dubai’s luxury shopping, desert adventures, and diverse cuisine, remains a favourite for families and honeymooners….
When Marc Guyon, a French national based in Hong Kong, decided to visit Shanghai in early August, the main attraction was not the city’s art deco architecture, but its driverless taxis and hotel delivery robots. “It’s super impressive – China looks futuristic,” he said. “It seems like all expats have the same reaction. Many of…
Hong Kong needs to develop its “geopolitical instincts” to navigate the US-China rivalry amid the broader global shift in power from the West to the East, a former top diplomat from Singapore has said. Kishore Mahbubani, who previously served as Singapore’s permanent representative to the United Nations and president of the UN Security Council, also…
Home » TRAVEL DEALS » UATP And AsiaPay Collaborate To Improve Payment Systems For The Travel And Business Industry In Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, China, And Malaysia Published on August 26, 2025 To enhance efficiency of payments in the travel sector, UATP has made a partnership with AsiaPay, a well-known provider of digital payments for…
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Hong Kong’s commerce and economic development chief will visit Singapore next week in his latest global charm offensive to bolster bilateral trade ties as he described the city state as “a friend” rather than “a rival”. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah told the Post in an exclusive interview that he would…
Hong Kong has long celebrated its status as a “culinary paradise” – a city where East meets West across steaming bamboo baskets and sizzling skillets. Yet behind the Michelin stars and street food fame, the city’s food and drink industry is quietly unravelling. Soaring rents, a deepening labour shortage, fractured supply chains and a vanishing…