Reds get new Asian adventure off to winning note Adelaide United have made easy work of Hong Kong outfit Tai Po FC, running out 3-0 winners in their Asian Champions League Two debut. AAP · Sep 17
Global Market: Hong Kong dollar hits one-month low as carry trades loom The Hong Kong dollar weakened towards the lower end of its trading band as the widening interest-rate gap with the US increased the appeal of carry trades. The HKMA raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, although analysts do not expect an immediate currency-market intervention. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Global Market: China, Hong Kong markets slip as Fed signals more rate hikes China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and signalled another hike could come this year. Rate-sensitive sectors, including gold, non-ferrous metals and property stocks, came under pressure as investors reassessed the outlook for global borrowing costs and… The Economic Times · Sep 17
US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to… France 24 · Sep 16
Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visit Sebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in Washington The Independent UK · Sep 16
Business Brief (Sept. 16): China Maps Next- Generation Memory Chip Push Syngenta files for $5 billion Hong Kong IPO, while China seeks feedback on battery recycling standards Caixin Global · Sep 16
The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in ranking The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list. Euronews · Sep 16
Global Market: Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, targets bigger push into technology Hong Kong has unveiled its first Five-Year Plan through 2030, targeting higher innovation spending and greater investment in AI, robotics, microelectronics and advanced manufacturing. The strategy also focuses on the Northern Metropolis and deeper technology and economic integration with mainland China. The Economic Times · Sep 16
Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance Hong Kong's leader has unveiled a five-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance The Independent UK · Sep 16
Global Market: China, Hong Kong shares rise as tech stocks gain ahead of Fed decision Chinese and Hong Kong equities rose on Wednesday, led by technology stocks as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. The Shanghai Composite gained around 0.6%, while the Hang Seng and Hang Seng Tech Index also advanced. Rising Treasury yields, oil prices and inflation concerns kept investors cautious. The Economic Times · Sep 16
Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan to cement position as global financial hub Hong Kong leader John Lee on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan to boost its global position as a financial hub. The plan serves as a social and economic roadmap detailing the city-state's strategic priorities, including an aim to expand technology ties with mainland China. France 24 · Sep 16
HSBC, ICICI Bank emerge as biggest FX lenders to India’s diaspora in GIFT City HSBC and ICICI Bank led lending under a special foreign-exchange swap program. These two banks disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through the central bank's facility. The Reserve Bank of India's program boosted activity in GIFT City significantly. This success encourages lenders to expand wealth management operations and attract more diaspora… The Economic Times · Sep 16
Suspect Infidelity? How a Private Investigator Can Help Uncover the Truth Questions about trust in a relationship can create uncertainty that affects many parts of daily life. inkl · Sep 16
Iran Allegedly Laundered $1.5 Billion In Oil Money Through Crypto. The U.S. Is Going After Some Of It. Federal prosecutors say two Hong Kong companies helped convert proceeds from sanctioned Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers into cryptocurrency. International Business Times · Sep 15
The Economic Times · Sep 15 In 2017, Hong Kong's 30,643-square-meter King Wah Road building used special paint to improve air quality; 9 years later, its WELL certification supports healthier indoor spaces Hong Kong's 18 King Wah Road demonstrates that the future of green buildings is not only about consuming less energy—it is also about creating spaces that are healthier and more comfortable for the people inside them. Its 30,643-square-meter footprint brings together low-VOC photocatalytic coatings, sophisticated air treatment, natural ventilation analysis,…
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Global Market: China stocks mixed, Hong Kong shares edge higher as AI weakness weighs China's mainland stocks traded mixed on Monday as AI and semiconductor shares fell, dragging the CSI AI Index down 1.2% and the STAR50 down 0.9%, even as banking stocks rose due to defensive buying. Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.4%, but its AI sub-index dropped 2.4%, led by a 10.5%…
The Economic Times · Sep 13 China's Z.AI raises $5 billion from new share, convertible bond sales, filing shows Z.AI launched the sales on Friday, offering 21.97 million new Hong Kong shares at HK$714 ($91.05) each, a 10% discount to Friday's closing price of HK$793.
Fortune · Sep 12 The world's largest health and beauty retailer says AI will make shopping 'more human, not less' The biggest risk with AI, warns AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai, is using it to polish today's processes. Do that, and "you get a version of yesterday."
The Economic Times · Sep 11 China AI developer Z.AI launches $5 billion Hong Kong share, convertible bond sales, term sheet shows The fundraising comes as Chinese AI developers seek capital for the costly computing infrastructure and talent needed to compete with larger US rivals.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Global Market: Hong Kong draws professionals back as IPO boom revives financial hub Hong Kong is seeing finance professionals return as a strong IPO market, rising corporate investment and deeper China links revive its appeal as a global financial hub. Hiring is picking up across wealth management, asset management, AI, compliance and risk.
France 24 · Sep 11 China, Iran among countries using AI to spy on dissidents and minorities, Anthropic says Anthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as rate hike fears weigh on sentiment China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, with the CSI300 and Hang Seng heading for weekly losses amid thin trading volumes, weaker liquidity and rising expectations of further US interest rate hikes. Mainland metal stocks led declines, while oil shares gained on stronger crude prices.
Euronews · Sep 11 Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced to five to seven years in prison Three Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists were jailed for five to seven years under the national security law.
The Times of India · Sep 11 China-controlled Hong Kong to punish 3 who organised vigils for Tiananmen massacre Hong Kong once had a strong civil society, regular mass protests and a relatively open press. Since the 2019 protest movement, however, the authorities have restricted political participation and prosecuted prominent activists and media figures. Several civil society groups have shut down, including the alliance behind the Tiananmen gatherings. In…
France 24 · Sep 11 Hong Kong court sentences Tiananmen vigil activists to between 5 and 7 years in jail Three activists who had held annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to between five and seven years in prison Friday for calling for an "end to one-party dictatorship". Prosecutors had argued that China's constitution enshrines the primacy of the Communist Party.