Tag: hong kong

As Hong Kong looks to integrate more with Asean's economies, Thailand joins Indonesia and Singapore as a Recognised Stock Exchange in the Special Administrative Region.

Banks in the city can provide longer tenor trade finance services with higher volumes for both Chinese and international corporate clients, under a new HKMA arrangement; some firms have already secured liquidity.

HK's financial secretary is injecting HK$1.5bn into a scheme that helps Hong Kong businesses expand into mainland China, as Paul Chan predicts 2% to 3% GDP growth this year.

Chen will focus on growing Mastercard’s market presence and exploring new opportunities in the digital economy.

As operational costs remain high, businesses are looking for funding relief from the SAR's upcoming budget, according to DBS; meanwhile, some firms are looking to expand abroad into Asia and the Middle East.

The global fintech firm, which is bringing payments on-chain, has recently closed a $10m funding round as it looks to reduce remittance costs in Asia.

CT understands that the former SaSa International Holdings CFO has joined Hong Kong telecoms firm SmarTone as chief financial officer.

The increased digital capabilities of regional banks has increased competition for treasury centre investment across Asia as less established locations look to take business from Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

US tariffs may disrupt global trade flows and adversely affect Hong Kong's exports, according to the government; also the Hong Kong dollar could stay stronger for longer.

The five-year loan is the first SLL in Hong Kong’s public transportation sector with Science Based Targets initiative approved decarbonisation targets.

As visitors return to the city, a new five-year plan wants to return the SAR's tourism economy to close to 5% of GDP, up from 2.6% in 2023.

The swap line will help Hong Kong banks to provide trade financing liquidity.