Polymarket’s China Push
Polymarket’s China Push Collides With Beijing’s Gambling and Crypto Red Lines Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market that lets users trade on the likelihood of real-world events, is leaning into Chinese-language…
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Chu Kong Shipping Braces for Profit Slump as Trade War and New Bridge Bite
Chu Kong Shipping Braces for Profit Slump as Trade War and New Bridge Bite – The Hong Kong ferry company faces a punishing combination of US-China tariffs and an infrastructure project that has permanently reshaped passenger routes
Hong Kong’s Financial Future: Wealth Hub Dreams in an Age of Political Risk
Hong Kong’s Financial Future: Wealth Hub Dreams in an Age of Political Risk – As Beijing tightens its grip, the city’s ambitions as Asia’s premier financial center face their most severe test since 1997
China Resources Beverage: A Hong Kong-Listed Consumer Giant at a Crossroads
China Resources Beverage: A Hong Kong-Listed Consumer Giant at a Crossroads – As the maker of C’estbon water faces valuation questions in a tightening market, investors weigh brand strength against premium pricing in China’s consumption story
Hong Kong Dollar Bonds Stay Red-Hot as Global Investors Seek Alternatives
Hong Kong Dollar Bonds Stay Red-Hot as Global Investors Seek Alternatives – Record MTN issuance in HK dollars signals genuine confidence in the city as a capital market – but political risk shadows every deal
Chinese Banks Are Missing Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Revolution as Beijing Blocks the Door
Chinese Banks Are Missing Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Revolution as Beijing Blocks the Door – Tight new rules and mainland interference have pushed Chinese financial giants to the sidelines while international banks and fintech firms race for the first licenses
Wuxi Lead Floats Flat in Hong Kong: What a Muted IPO Tells Us About the China Tech Listings Boom
Wuxi Lead Floats Flat in Hong Kong: What a Muted IPO Tells Us About the China Tech Listings Boom – The battery equipment giant raised $627 million but barely moved on its debut day – and that story reveals the structural realities of the city’s revived IPO market
Crypto Clash in Hong Kong: Why Hoskinson and Cysic Are Fighting Over the Soul of Decentralization
Crypto Clash in Hong Kong: Why Hoskinson and Cysic Are Fighting Over the Soul of Decentralization – At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, a debate over Google Cloud and blockchain infrastructure exposed crypto’s deepest unresolved tension
Markets Closed, but the Clock Never Stops: Why Asia’s Holiday Shutdown Reveals How China Dominates the Region
Markets Closed, but the Clock Never Stops: Why Asia’s Holiday Shutdown Reveals How China Dominates the Region – When Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Taiwan all close for Lunar New Year simultaneously, investors are forced to ask who is really setting the regional tempo
Hong Kong Airport Reports Strong Cargo Growth as Three-Runway System Boosts Capacity
Hong Kong Airport Reports Strong Cargo Growth as Three-Runway System Boosts Capacity – Facility handled 5.1 million tonnes in 2025, positioning city as world’s premier air freight hub
Thai Energy Giant Bangchak Acquires Chevron Hong Kong for $270 Million
Thai Energy Giant Bangchak Acquires Chevron Hong Kong for $270 Million – Regional expansion accelerates as Bangkok-based firm snaps up 31-station fuel network in strategic deal
Hong Kong Banks Deploy Gold and Luxury Gifts to Lure Wealthy Lunar New Year Clients
Hong Kong Banks Deploy Gold and Luxury Gifts to Lure Wealthy Lunar New Year Clients – Major lenders offer mahjong sets, fireworks dinners, and premium incentives as 1.43 million mainland visitors expected
Chinese Equities Signal New Growth Era as Innovation Reshapes Market Leadership
Chinese Equities Signal New Growth Era as Innovation Reshapes Market Leadership – UBS Asset Management identifies broadening opportunities beyond tech as innovation permeates mainland economy
Hong Kong Audit Regulator Raises Quality Concerns Amid IPO Surge
Hong Kong Audit Regulator Raises Quality Concerns Amid IPO Surge – AFRC warns of unprecedented challenges as auditors face pressure from tight deadlines and cost-cutting
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Draws 11,000 to Explore Crypto as Currency for Machine Economy
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Draws 11,000 to Explore Crypto as Currency for Machine Economy – CoinDesk conference spotlights AI agents, stablecoins, and regulatory developments shaping digital asset future
Guangdong-Hong Kong Greater Bay Holdings Gains MSCI Recognition Through AI Focus
Guangdong-Hong Kong Greater Bay Holdings Gains MSCI Recognition Through AI Focus – Stock index inclusion follows company’s strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure
Hong Kong Positions Itself as Cryptocurrency Hub Despite Mainland China’s Restrictive Policies
Hong Kong Positions Itself as Cryptocurrency Hub Despite Mainland China’s Restrictive Policies – Consensus conference draws 11,000 attendees while Beijing maintains crypto trading bans
Diamond Industry Marketing Continues Despite Hong Kong Luxury Sector Challenges
Diamond Industry Marketing Continues Despite Hong Kong Luxury Sector Challenges – Jewelry retailers emphasize craftsmanship amid uncertain consumer environment
Hong Kong Wedding and Jewelry Industries Continue Operations Amid Economic Uncertainty
Hong Kong Wedding and Jewelry Industries Continue Operations Amid Economic Uncertainty – Luxury goods sector maintains presence despite challenging retail environment
Hong Kong Souvenir Shop Faces Copyright Questions Over Viral MTR Station Wall Design
Hong Kong Souvenir Shop Faces Copyright Questions Over Viral MTR Station Wall Design – Intellectual property concerns arise from popular merchandise inspired by transit infrastructure
Hong Kong Investors Pour Millions into AI Chipmaker Despite Volatility
Hong Kong Investors Pour Millions into AI Chipmaker Despite Volatility – Y Intercept takes major Nvidia position amid semiconductor sector turbulence
Cathay Pacific Holds Fuel Surcharges Steady Despite Volatile Energy Markets
Cathay Pacific Holds Fuel Surcharges Steady Despite Volatile Energy Markets – Hong Kong carrier maintains passenger levies as corporate travel budgets face scrutiny
Samsonite Seeks US Dual Listing as Hong Kong Market Faces Uncertainty
Samsonite Seeks US Dual Listing as Hong Kong Market Faces Uncertainty – Luggage giant pursues American depositary shares to access global capital markets