Hong Kong sets 2-week nomination period for Legislative Council election

Hong Kong will begin its two-week nomination period for the next Legislative Council election on October 24, paving the way for the return of 90 lawmakers in only the second poll held under Beijing’s “patriots-only” electoral reform. Gazetting the...

Hong Kong on Track to Secure 2025 IPO Crown

There is sustained momentum in Hong Kong's IPO revival with the city expected to return to the top as the world’s leading listing venue this year. In the first nine months of 2025, Hong Kong saw 66 companies list and raise $23.37 billion,...

Hong Kong seeks innovative green solutions to tackle climate change, extreme weather

But experts caution that sluggish progress risks derailing those targets, leaving the city more vulnerable to extreme heat, rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms. In the first eight months of this year, the city has already been hit by...

Hong Kong funding cost seen sliding on Fed cuts, slow lending

Bank loans as a proportion of deposits have risen since June, but they still remain near the lowest level since 2009 [HONG KONG] The cost of overnight borrowing in Hong Kong could fall to about 3 per cent by year-end, driven by expected...

The 4th Institutional Digital Assets Summit “Liquidity 2026” Has Officially Announced That it Will be Held in Hong Kong

LTP, a leading global institutional digital asset prime broker, today officially announced that the Fourth Edition of its flagship annual summit, Liquidity 2026, will take place on February 9, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong. With the...

Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong sets out four red lines for new U.S. Consul General

HONG KONG--Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong met with the city’s new U.S. Consul General this week to warn her against interfering in the territory’s internal affairs, his office said in a statement Thursday. Cui Jianchun, commissioner of the...

world US brushes off Chinese warning to Hong Kong consul general

WASHINGTON — The US State Department on Thursday (Oct 2) brushed off a statement from the senior Chinese diplomat in Hong Kong warning the recently appointed US consul general there against interference in the affairs of the Chinese-ruled city by...

+8 Partners-owned Arete Adjusting expands to APAC with Hong Kong office

Arete Adjusting, a third-party administrator part of +8 Partners, has expanded into Asia Pacific with the launch of its Hong Kong operation, the company said in a press release. Arete Adjusting Asia P...

In Pictures: Music, dance at Cinta-J as loyal patrons bid farewell to Hong Kong’s beloved Filipino restaurant

Bryan Lee and his Filipina wife, Cris, were busy welcoming a constant stream of people into their Cinta-J restaurant in Wan Chai on Tuesday night, as hundreds came to bid farewell to the 42-year-old eatery. Patrons dance at Cinta-J restaurant in...

Has Hong Kong’s retail sector turned the corner after August’s sales surge?

Hong Kong’s unexpectedly robust retail sales in August were bolstered by a surge in tourism and a strong local stock market but recovery remains uneven, with businesses of popular consumer goods preparing for potential price wars driven by the...

China lays out ‘must-nots’ for top US diplomat in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – China warned the top US envoy in Hong Kong against interfering in the country’s internal affairs, days after she reportedly invited pro-democracy former politicians to her inaugural receptions. Mr Cui Jianchun, commissioner of the...

Currency Rates in Pakistan Open Market – Dollar, Pound, Riyal, Dirham Rate – 3 Oct 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows some fluctuation against major foreign currencies, with slight variations in buying and selling rates across open markets. US dollar remained at Rs282.15 for buying and Rs282.45 for selling, amid minor movement...

Trade deficit widens by 32.92 percent to $9.4 billion in first quarter

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened by 32.92 percent to $9.4 billion in the first quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year. The country’s trade deficit has increased by 32.92 percent during the July-September period of...

Business News | Selling Pressure Returns to Stocks as Nifty, Sensex Down in Opening Session; Metals, PSU Banks Shine

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3 (ANI): The selling pressure returned to Indian markets on Thursday after a brief bounce back in the previous trading session, as persistent foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiments. Both benchmark...

Road map keeps Hong Kong growing as world’s top offshore yuan hub

Thanks to the fast-expanding offshore yuan trade in global finance, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have been energised to move beyond their more traditional roles. Besides being regulators and having the...

Ride-hailing regulation shows Hong Kong is moving in the right direction

More than a decade since the first ride-hailing service took to Hong Kong’s streets, the law is finally catching up. Government proposals could legalise and regulate ride-hailing apps by the end of next year. Occasional crackdowns on illegal...

Stock Market Live Updates 03 October 2025: Nifty, Sensex poised for gains as RBI reforms boost financial sentiment

Stock Market Today | Share Market Live Updates - Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE share prices and Indian stock markets for 03 October 2025. October 3, 2025 08:57Markets Technical outlook: SPOT INDEX LEVELS...

New visa-free policy drives surge in Russia-China travel, business links

China’s new visa-free policy for Russian citizens appears fuelling a sharp rise in travel and business opportunities, as companies and travellers move quickly to take advantage of simplified entry procedures, China Daily reports. The one-year...

Stock Market: Sensex down 333 pts, Nifty below 24,800; HDFC Bank, Eternal lead losers

Domestic equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Friday as profit-booking in heavyweights such as HDFC Bank, Eternal, and Bajaj Finance offset gains in Axis Bank and Tata Steel. At 9:18 am, the BSE Sensex slipped 203.29 points, or...

China’s banks lend to Saudi gas project while funds pass on BlackRock deal: report

China’s biggest state banks are lending billions to Aramco’s Jafurah gas project, though its funds have passed on the opportunity to invest in the venture, three people familiar with the matter said. Chinese banks provided more than a third of the...