- FS discusses counter-terror financing
Continuing a visit to Paris, Financial Secretary Paul Chan yesterday attended the “No Money for Terror” Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing alongside delegations from over 80 countries and regions. Highlighting that criminals take advantage of the anonymity and speed associated with digital assets to transfer funds across borders and evade tracking, Mr Chan said…
- Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and Amended Common Reporting Standard) Bill 2026 to be gazetted
- Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026
- LCQ7: Measures to promote sports sponsorship
- FS begins visit to Europe
Financial Secretary Paul Chan arrived in Paris, France yesterday at the beginning of a visit to Europe. Upon arrival, he called on Chinese Ambassador to France Deng Li, with whom he held and exchange of views on China-France and China-Europe relations, as well as the latest developments in Hong Kong. In the afternoon,…
- Central Asia opportunities eyed
Hong Kong has been increasingly connecting with Central Asia through financial and trade ties. In this regard, Chief Executive John Lee will lead a delegation on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to explore more business opportunities. The two countries are both Hong Kong’s key trading partners in Central Asia, taking up 59.7% and…
- LegCo to consider Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026
- FS to promote HK in Europe
Financial Secretary Paul Chan will depart for Europe tomorrow to visit Paris, Brussels and Zurich, where he will promote Hong Kong’s latest developments and advantages as an international financial centre to attract investment and promote exchanges. While in Paris on May 18 and 19, Mr Chan will attend the “No Money for Terror” Ministerial…
- IMF commends HK’s growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended Hong Kong’s resilient economic growth in a statement published today outlining its assessment of the city’s economic and financial situation. The IMF conducts annual health checks on economies known as Article IV Missions. This year’s mission in Hong Kong noted in a concluding statement that the city’s economy…
- Blaze flat owners to receive offers
The Government stated today that the issuance of “Letters of Offer” to owners of units at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is now under way. The move comes after the Government unveiled its Wan Fuk Court Long-term Housing Arrangements plan on February 21, and announced supplementary arrangements for owners of units at Wang…
- Hong Kong signed GIR MCAA
- Tax concession bill approved
The Government today welcomed the passage, by the Legislative Council, of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions & Allowances) Bill 2026, which allows implementation of the concessionary tax measures proposed in the 2025 Policy Address and the 2026-27 Budget. The legislation will be published in the Government Gazette on May 22. …
- Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026
- LegCo to consider Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026
- HK to be health innovation hub: CE
Good morning. It is a pleasure to join you, once again, for the opening of the Asia Summit on Global Health, the sixth edition. You represent the full spectrum of the global health community. That includes medical professionals and government officials, also representatives of multinational pharmaceutical and health-tech enterprises, investors and entrepreneurs. Your…
- Institutional bonds issued
The Government today announced the successful pricing of approximately HK$27.6 billion worth of green bonds and infrastructure bonds under its Sustainable Bond Programme and Infrastructure Bond Programme. Denominated in Hong Kong dollars, renminbi (RMB), US dollars and euros, the bonds are expected to be settled on May 14. They will be listed on the…
- Industry park company board named
The Development Bureau today announced that the Government, following approval by the Chief Executive, has appointed Jeffrey Lam to be Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company. The Government also appointed five official and five non-official members of the board. The appointees will serve a three-year…
- HK to play key mediation role: CE
Welcome to Hong Kong, and the Global Mediation Summit of the IOMed – the International Organization for Mediation. Today’s global gathering comes on the first anniversary of the signing ceremony for the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed. The inauguration of IOMed followed, last October, here in Hong Kong. That cheering event has…
- Metals trade strategies in action
It is a pleasure to join you once again at the LME Asia Metals Seminar. My thanks go to HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited) and the LME (London Metal Exchange) for hosting this annual event. To international visitors who have travelled from around the world, a very warm welcome. Your presence testifies to…
- Golden Week visitors reach 1.19m
According to the Immigration Department, around 1.19 million visitors arrived in Hong Kong over the Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland from May 1 to 5, representing an 8% increase over the same period last year. Mainland inbound visitors accounted for around 1.01 million, representing an increase of 10% compared to last year. …