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HKMA: 13 financial institutions designated as market makers for Southbound Trading

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on Friday (Sept. 17) that it has designated 13 financial institutions as market makers for Southbound Trading under Bond Connect.

Business 09-17 18:22:54

Paul Chan: National development offers opportunities for HK's economy to prosper

Hong Kong has benefited from the mainland's reform and opening-up over the past decades and should actively seize new opportunities in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) to charter a new course for a more prosperous future, Hong Kong's finance chief said Thursday (Sept. 16).

Hong Kong 09-17 10:54:16

Southbound Trading under Bond Connect to be launched Sept 24

The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a joint announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 15) that Southbound Trading under Bond Connect will be launched on Sept. 24.

Hong Kong 09-15 17:58:57

HK ranked as world's freest economy again

The Hong Kong government on Tuesday (Sept. 15) welcomed the Fraser Institute's ranking of the city as the world's freest economy, saying the decision affirms the city's long-standing and steadfast commitment to building a free economy with a level playing field.

Business 09-15 10:40:28

18th China-ASEAN Expo concludes with record deals

The 18th China-ASEAN Expo and the concurrent China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Monday (Sept. 13) in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Business 09-14 11:13:39

Financial chief: Qianhai plan draws up blueprint for HK's development

The newly-released Qianhai plan draws up a blueprint for Hong Kong's long-term development, Paul Chan Mo-po, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, said Sunday (Sept. 12).

Hong Kong 09-13 14:26:48

Wealth connect scheme launched to foster cross-border investment

The Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao launched the first mutual market access mechanism for individual investors on Friday (Sept. 10), which is expected to facilitate the mutual access of financial markets in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and further opening-up of the nation.

Business 09-11 11:54:36

Ten ventures selected to test 'prop-tech' solutions at Central Market

Chinachem Group (the Group) and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) took another step forward in its pioneering pilot-first accelerator program Wednesday (Sept. 8) by announcing the first cohort of 10 selected tech ventures who will test and develop 'proptech' innovation at the revitalized Central Market.

Business 09-09 11:39:12

CE: Shenzhen to issue offshore renminbi bonds in HK

The Shenzhen government is expected to issue offshore renminbi bonds in Hong Kong next month, which will make it the first municipal government on the Chinese mainland to do so, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Wednesday (Sept. 8).

Business 09-09 10:59:33

Apple to hold special event next Tuesday, new iPhones expected

Apple Inc. said on Tuesday (Sept. 7) it would hold a special event on Sept. 14 (1 a.m. on Sept. 15 for HKT), which most industry watchers believe will be used to unveil a new line of its flagship iPhones.

Sci-Tech 09-08 15:06:40

Chinese vice premier stresses promoting digital economy for high-quality development

Vice Premier Liu He on Monday (Sept. 6) stressed advancing the digital economy for the high-quality economic and social development of China.

China 09-06 16:20:24

HK landlord sees robust demand for Central offices

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd said leasing demand is robust for its dozen interconnected office blocks in the heart of the city's financial district known as Central, according to executive director Raymond Chow in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

Business 09-06 16:19:43

HK property sales dip 20.9% in Aug

The Land Registry recorded 7,875 sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in August, down 20.9% from July but 46.1 % higher year-on-year.

Business 09-03 14:24:35

HKSTP collaborates with HKEX to elevate HK's global status in biotech & fintech

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to collaborate on initiatives to nurture more startup successes and bolster Hong Kong's rise as a global hub for world-class biotech and fintech ventures.

Business 09-02 17:54:33

HKSTP and Microsoft collaborate to empower start-ups

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) partners with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch a series of initiatives to empower high-potential startups in their pursuit of innovation and global expansion. The joint support addresses startup's critical challenges of product development, go-to-market distribution and access to technology.

Business 09-01 11:55:00