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BUSINESSJul 26Shein reports profit decline ahead of Hong Kong IPOShein has reported a decline in its profits, occurring ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering in Hong Kong. This financial development could impact the company's market debut.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 26How Xinjiang offers Hong Kong a bridge to Central Asia — and what the risks areHong Kong businesses can leverage Xinjiang’s connectivity with Central Asia to expand into new markets while the city’s financial, trade and professional services can help businesses in the region enter Southeast Asia, according to political analysts. But an economist and a textile industry veteran have warned of potential risks for Hong Kong businesses building ties with Xinjiang in northwestern China. Western countries have imposed sanctions on officials and entities tied to the Xinjiang Uygur...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slows to 5-year lowSalary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slowed to a five-year low in 2025, with average annual earnings rising by just 2 per cent and sitting at HK$28,000 (US$3,570) a month as underemployment hit a record high. The University Grants Committee (UGC) released the graduate employment figures for last year on its website on Friday. According to the data, the average annual salary of degree graduates stood at HK$336,000. The figure represented an average of HK$28,000 per month and a 2 per cent...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic marketsHong Kong’s trade promotion body will set up a new office in Egypt within the next nine months to expand its footprint in Africa, while recalibrating resources for Nordic countries through its European bases as traditional markets face slower growth. Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang said on Friday that the organisation had revamped its corporate structure to better help companies in six new industry clusters develop promotional strategies. Ma, a former commerce...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens gates to more IPOsStock exchange operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will allow all listing applications to remain confidential and will reduce market-capitalisation requirements for listings by start-ups and international firms immediately, it announced on Friday. Confirming a report by the South China Morning Post, HKEX will proceed with confidential filing as it proposed in March in its biggest set of listing reforms since 2018. The exchange will also reduce the market-cap requirements for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Path opened for Malaysian firms to pursue secondary share listings in Hong KongHong Kong is reaping rewards from a charm offensive with Malaysia as it works to enhance its attractiveness to global fundraising activities, with deals reached on Thursday during a visit to the Southeast Asian country by the city’s financial services secretary. Bursa Malaysia will become the 21st stock exchange recognised by the city’s bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), clearing the way for Malaysia-listed companies to pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong, according to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heatHong Kong Disneyland Resort has introduced a discounted afternoon ticket and expanded its cooling facilities to help minimise operational disruptions arising from hot weather and heavy rain over the summer. The theme park on Lantau Island on Thursday unveiled a “Summer Chill” 4pm entry ticket for Hong Kong residents, priced at HK$480 (US$61), allowing guests to enter later in the day to avoid the hottest hours or periods of heavy rain. The park said it had also stepped up weather adaptation...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Mainland Chinese dental clinics in Hong Kong come under scrutiny of authoritiesHong Kong authorities have warned of possible enforcement action after mainland Chinese dental chains were suspected of operating illegally in the city, as local industry leaders called for tighter supervision. The Hong Kong Dental Association also said on Wednesday a poll of local practitioners found that each dentist needed to follow up on an average of four cases a month relating to treatment received across the border. The Health Bureau and the Department of Health said in a joint statement...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Hong Kong millionaires look to GBA living as retirement planning gaps emerge[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For a growing number of Hong Kong millionaire respondents, the mainland Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities becoming part of later-life planning, from healthcare access and living space to retirement lifestyle. Yet many have not fully worked out the financial demands of maintaining a life across Hong Kong and mainland GBA cities, according to a new OCBC Hong Kong survey. According to the bank’s “OCBC Premier Banking – Hong...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21US biotech firm developing therapies for infant brain injuries plans Hong Kong listingA US-headquartered biotech firm plans to seek a primary listing in Hong Kong, joining a swelling pipeline of artificial intelligence-powered medical players raising capital in the city. Axiom Biosciences, which develops experimental therapies for newborns with severe brain injuries by using AI, is targeting at least US$200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in 2027, followed by a secondary listing in the US in 2029. “Some of the most important science in the world is...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21Browsers outnumber buyers at Hong Kong Book Fair as sales fallMore than 1,000 shoppers turned out on the final day of the annual Hong Kong Book Fair on Tuesday, even as some exhibitors reported weaker foot traffic and spending throughout the week compared with last year. Several booksellers told the South China Morning Post that shifting consumer habits and unstable weather during the seven-day event had dampened business. Sally Ng Wai-shan, an editor at Match Media Limited, said foot traffic had fallen further from last year’s already subdued levels. She...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivotingA sharp pullback in US space-technology giant SpaceX and renewed valuation pressure on Wall Street’s tech heavyweights are unlikely to trigger a major sell-off in Hong Kong equities, according to analysts, who note that local tech firms operate under distinct business models and lack the stretched valuations of their overseas peers. “I don’t think there will be much impact” in Hong Kong, said Kenny Tang Sing-hing, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources sayBourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that they were discussing the matter, but did not give details. The discussion was in an early stage and options included extending the afternoon close to 5pm or even 8pm, two separate sources told the South China Morning Post....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance during a tough global economic climate, its new leadership says. Launched by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) in 2024, the biennial five-day event aims to match the delegate numbers from two years ago without increasing the amount it pays on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Hong Kong mulls longer stock trading hours , ending lunch breakHong Kong is considering extending stock trading hours and eliminating its lunch break. This potential change could impact market operations and trading volumes.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 20Cyberport launches Hong Kong first hub for one - person companiesCyberport has launched Hong Kong's first hub specifically designed for one-person companies. This initiative aims to support micro-businesses in the region.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJul 20Cyberport launches Hong Kong’s first hub for one-person companies[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Cyberport has launched the city’s first hub designed specifically for one-person companies (OPCs), offering entrepreneurs a combination of trust, compliance support and preferential access to essential services that are difficult to secure elsewhere. Announced on July 13 at the Web4.0 & Agentic AI Innovation Summit, the launch of the OPC Hub @ Cyberport addresses a critical gap for founders leveraging autonomous AI...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Is Hong Kong doing enough to lose its top spot for expensive housing?Hong Kong has come out on top again, but not in a good way. After earning the distinction of having the highest petrol prices in the world, we have again been named the world’s priciest residential property market in the “Mapping the World’s Prices” report released by Deutsche Bank. We managed to keep our top spot despite a 10 per cent drop in property prices from pre-pandemic levels. Naturally, this is not something Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will be blowing his horn about. Generations of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seenHong Kong is seeking to promote itself as a city that visitors “feel” rather than merely see under a new global tourism campaign highlighting experiences ranging from mahjong games and tram rides to hidden beaches and Kai Tak Stadium. Tourism Board executive director Anthony Lau Chun-hon told the South China Morning Post on Sunday that the “Only in Hong Kong” campaign aimed to redefine how travellers experienced the city and distinguish it from other destinations. “Moving beyond a place to see,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong KongCity-state frets over portfolio managers relocating to Chinese territoryFinancial Times
BUSINESSJul 19Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP ParibasBNP Paribas, France’s largest lender and the second-largest in Europe, has found that an increasing number of wealthy European clients are seeking to establish family offices in Hong Kong to capitalise on growing opportunities in the region, according to a banker from the lender. A growing number of wealthy mainland clients were also looking to invest in Europe, said Lemuel Lee, head of wealth management for BNP Paribas in Hong Kong. “The two-way capital flow between Europe and mainland China is...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief saysOfficial support and collaboration with private capital are critical for sovereign wealth funds to succeed, the head of Hong Kong’s government-owned investment vehicle has said, as she spelled out strategies needed to deliver high returns. At the inaugural Nusa Dua Forum organised by the South China Morning Post and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara in Bali on Friday, Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) CEO Clara Chan Ka-chai said that partnerships were key to its strong...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19International Business : US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by TrumpThe United States has lifted some sanctions on Hong Kong that were previously imposed. This change affects international business and trade relations.gdnonline.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 19International Business : US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by TrumpThe U.S. has lifted some sanctions on Hong Kong that were previously imposed by the Trump administration. This represents a change in international business policy.gdnonline.com · United States
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