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11.06.26 - 14:48
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Hong Kong, Indonesia move towards direct transactions in yuan, rupiah (SCMP)
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The People's Bank of China, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Indonesia signed an agreement on Thursday to create a framework for bilateral transactions between Indonesia and Hong Kong.
The parties aimed to implement a currency transaction framework for the direct exchange and settlement of Indonesian rupiah and Chinese yuan in cross-border trade and investment activities among companies and institutions in Indonesia and Hong Kong, according to an HKMA statement.
This initiative was......
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11.06.26 - 11:18
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China, Hong Kong stocks fall as AI bubble fears build up (SCMP)
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Asia-Pacific shares fell to a three-week low as fresh US strikes on Iran and concerns about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble rattled markets around the world.
The MSCI All Country Asia-Pacific Index dropped about 0.4 per cent on Thursday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.7 per cent, while the mainland CSI 300 Index dropped 0.6 per cent. The Kospi in South Korea rose 0.4 per cent.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed above US$95 a barrel before easing as renewed fighting in the......
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11.06.26 - 07:00
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Hong Kong′s pivot to emerging sectors secures its spot as top choice for tech firms: HKEX (SCMP)
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Hong Kong has become the top listing choice for tech firms amid the rise of Asia in global innovation, according to Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).
The comments come as the city's capital markets maintain momentum despite recent fluctuations, with over HK$166 billion (US$21.2 billion) raised via initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first five months, and daily trading turnover averaging HK$293 billion in May, up 111 per cent and 39 per cent from one year......
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11.06.26 - 03:01
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Why Hong Kong should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal (SCMP)
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Our report that China's landmark Pinglu Canal is set for trial operations in September was one of the most read the week it was published.
Interestingly, most of those who read the report were from the United States, followed by Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong. The report had three times as many Singaporean readers as local ones. I find this disparity concerning and not for reasons of editorial vanity.
While the Pinglu Canal is a global story – representing one of the......
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11.06.26 - 01:24
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Highlights from Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong (Bloomberg)
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Top voices in finance joined Bloomberg to discuss topics ranging from the impact of China's regulatory crackdown to the risk of a global tech selloff. Bloomberg's David Ingles and Yvonne Man break down the highlights. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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10.06.26 - 10:00
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Mainland China set to raise US$2.2b in Hong Kong bond sale amid demand for yuan assets (SCMP)
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The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday that it plans to issue 15 billion yuan (US$2.2 billion) worth of sovereign bonds in Hong Kong next week, marking its third issuance this year and strengthening the city's role as the world's largest offshore yuan trading hub.
Analysts expected the issuance to be popular because the yuan had been appreciating against other currencies and many international investors were seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical tensions.
The bonds,......
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10.06.26 - 09:01
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Aktien Asien: Rücksetzer - Technologiewerte unter Druck (DPA-AFX)
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SEOUL/TOKIO/HONGKONG/SHANGHAI (dpa-AFX) - Die Börsen in Ostasien haben nach der Erholung am Vortag am Mittwoch wieder nachgegeben. Dabei gerieten Technologiewerte unter Druck. Entsprechend deutlich waren die Verluste an den technologielastigeren Börsen....
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10.06.26 - 08:06
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Hong Kong debt market heats up as Tencent, Swire raise US$5.2b in multi-currency deals (SCMP)
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Hong Kong's debt market is surging, with Tencent Holdings and Swire Pacific raising more than US$5.2 billion in fresh funding, underscoring the city's growing role as an international bond hub.
The issuers, ranging from China's tech champion to one of its oldest conglomerates, offered bonds across multiple currencies – US dollars, offshore yuan and Hong Kong dollars – highlighting the breadth of Hong Kong's fundraising platform.
Tencent unveiled on Wednesday a dual-currency bond package worth......
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10.06.26 - 06:01
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Paul Chan on Hong Kong′s Market Outlook (Bloomberg)
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Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China told Bloomberg's Yvonne Man that legitimate inflows are still being encouraged when he was asked about Beijing's recent crackdown on cross border capital flows at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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10.06.26 - 06:00
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Hong Kong′s Longevity Paradox (SCMP)
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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]
Hong Kong has one of the world's longest life expectancies, a distinction it has maintained for much of the past decade according to data from the city's Centre for Health Protection. But longevity alone does not guarantee a healthier, more fulfilling or financially secure life.
That reality is becoming increasingly apparent across ageing societies, where longer lives are bringing fresh questions about healthcare,......
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