2024 was a remarkable year for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, the world's largest digital asset, surging over 120% and surpassing the $100,000 mark. Since the beginning of 2025, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have attracted a cumulative of $1.75 billion in funds. However, for most investors, aside from wishing for a time machine to go back and invest in Bitcoin, their understanding of various concepts in the virtual asset space, such as blockchain, Web3, and decentralized finance (commonly known as DeFi), remains limited.

On Jan. 13, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBC), explained the recent depreciation of Renminbi (RMB) at the 18th Asian Financial Forum. He said that recently, the US dollar index stood high, non-US currencies generally depreciated, and the RMB depreciated against the US dollar, but overall showed stronger resilience.

The Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council are co-hosting the 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) today and tomorrow (Jan. 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.f

China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) saw improved business performances between October and December 2024, according to a report from the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises released on Sunday (Jan. 12).

The head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has predicted that 2025 will be a year marked by uncertainties and many changes, while the SAR will be affected by policies set to be introduced by incoming US President Donald Trump.

As an international financial center, Hong Kong's economic development is always affected by both internal and external environments. On today's New Year special program, we delve into Hong Kong's 2025 prospects to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

CATL has unveiled two types of standard swappable batteries and jointly launched such power charging ecology with almost 100 partners, according to the Science and Technology Daily on Tuesday (Dec. 31).

OpenAI on Friday (Dec. 27) outlined plans to revamp its structure, saying it would create a public benefit corporation to make it easier to "raise more capital than we'd imagined," and remove the restrictions imposed on the startup by its current nonprofit parent.

As 2024 comes to a close, mainland China is showing a continuous strengthening of its economic policies, aimed at stabilizing the market and boosting domestic demand, which has become a focal point for various sectors. At this juncture of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, DDN Business Insider has launched two special segments focusing on the domestic and international macroeconomic environment, as well as hotspots in the stock and real estate markets, taking everyone to review2024 and look forward to 2025.

Hong Kong's startup sector grew by 10% in 2024, with notable increases in health-tech and green-tech enterprises. Startups now total 4,694, supporting nearly 18,000 jobs. InvestHK plans to expand international promotion efforts, targeting Belt and Road countries to attract more investment.

The CCPIT's October Global Trade Friction Index report highlighted the United States as the top contributor to global trade disputes, with the highest monetary impact and China-related trade friction index. Electronics, machinery, and transportation sectors were the most affected, while the global index of 102 reflected ongoing trade tensions worldwide.

China's CATL, the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, announced the launch of a new EV chassis on Tuesday. The company claims that this chassis can withstand a frontal impact at speeds of 120 kph (75 mph) without catching fire or exploding, highlighting safety as a key selling point.

Growing Demand for Halal Products: Increased Middle Eastern and ASEAN tourist numbers have opened up immense potential for Hong Kong's halal food market. Economic Opportunity: Halal-certified food options can diversify tourism while creating new revenue streams for local restaurants. Challenges in Compliance: Limited kitchen space and strict halal food preparation guidelines pose hurdles for restaurants.

After the Central Economic Work Conference, discussions on boosting consumption and expanding domestic demand have remained hot. The meeting listed "vigorously boosting consumption, improving investment efficiency, and comprehensively expanding domestic demand" as the top priority for next year, reflecting the policymakers' deep insight into the current economic situation and forward-looking layout.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for the second consecutive month, with the one-year rate remaining at 3.10% and the five-year rate at 3.60%.