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BUSINESSSep 8Hong Kong a boon to Kazakhstan’s advanced manufacturing ambitions, ties to Europe: expertHong Kong firms could look to Kazakhstan as a base for advanced manufacturing and as a gateway to Europe, while the city’s robust capital markets could attract businesses in the Central Asian country, a diplomat and business adviser has said. Sabr Yessimbekov, adviser to the chairman of the presidium of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, told the South China Morning Post on the sidelines of the inaugural China Conference: Central Asia 2026 that some projects in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’The head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) aims to “reset” perceptions about the financial hub during the organisation’s first-ever “door-knock” mission to Brussels, emphasising that the city remains “significantly, fundamentally” distinct from its mainland Chinese counterparts. With Hong Kong set to unveil its first five-year plan on September 16 – the same day the mission begins – chairman Johannes Hack told the South China Morning Post that the city lacked a clear...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creatorAn Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong Kong well placed to compete for the top spot given its legal predictability and low tax burden, according to the creator of a closely watched ranking of financial hubs. “It’s going to happen because it’s so tight,” said Michael Mainelli, chairman of London-based think tank Z/Yen Group, in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, referring to the narrowing gap between...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrestsThe British headquarters and Hong Kong distributor of beauty product company Opatra London have suspended local operations after allegations of aggressive sales tactics triggered the arrest of local senior staff and a raid on a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan. In a statement issued on Friday, Opatra London continued to distance itself from the local distributor, which it said owned and operated the local stores independently. The office of the local company, Sayles Retail, was raided...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Opatra London distances itself from Hong Kong firm over deceptive sales allegationsUK-based beauty chain Opatra London has distanced itself from a Hong Kong distributor accused of using “deceptive sales practices”, even after the local branch said it offered to refund about a quarter of a HK$60,000 (US$7,650) shopping bill on skincare products. The company said on Monday night that it deeply regretted if any customers had a “distressing experience associated with our brand”, and revealed it had initiated an independent review of the local distributor. The move came after local...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Global expats , entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospectsGlobal expatriates and entrepreneurs are reportedly utilizing Hong Kong for strong career prospects. This indicates a positive trend in the region's professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 17Global expats , entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospectsGlobal expatriates and entrepreneurs are reportedly choosing Hong Kong for promising career opportunities. This indicates Hong Kong's continued attractiveness as an international business hub.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
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 14Shein’s Donald Tang passing baton to CEO Sky Xu ahead of Hong Kong listing: ReutersA key figure at Shein is transferring leadership to the current CEO in anticipation of the company's Hong Kong stock listing. This indicates a significant internal transition and public market debut for the firm.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 11UK VAT on private schools triggers record decline in Hong Kong studentsHong Kong student numbers at UK private schools experienced a record decline after Britain imposed a 20 per cent tax on fees last year, with enrolment falling by 17 per cent and new admissions down by 26 per cent. A consultant specialising in student recruitment for British private schools said enrolment had returned to levels seen before Hong Kong’s emigration wave, with parents becoming more selective as costs rose. According to an annual census by the United Kingdom’s Independent Schools...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 23EU and Hong Kong in talks on new financial services dialogue, envoy saysSenior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue, with companies from the bloc keen to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, its top representative in the city has said. Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, made the remarks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday, where he highlighted opportunities for cooperation on sustainable innovation and the green transition. In a keynote address, Rouse said Hong...South China Morning Post