https://www.scmp.com/rss/524424/feed The latest news and updates on Frederick Ma Si-hang, a distinguished figure with extensive experience in finance, public service, and business. He served as Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and for Commerce and Economic Development, significantly impacting the financial sector. His career includes leadership roles in major banks and corporations, and he chaired the MTR Corporation. In his current capacity, he advocates for Hong Kong exploring new global markets,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Willa Wu Willa Wu The chairman of the Hong Kong Special Schools Council chairman has urged the public to strengthen their support for disabled students in the city at a charity golf event organised to raise awareness of the group. The tournament, held on Friday at Fanling Golf Club and organised by the council, drew 21 teams comprising 84 people, including one made up of players with disabilities. Competitors vied for prizes such as a BYD electric car and tickets to see Cantopop singer Jacky Cheung Hok-yau in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339363/ex-commerce-chief-frederick-ma-urges-support-hong-kong-special-needs-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339363/ex-commerce-chief-frederick-ma-urges-support-hong-kong-special-needs-education?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:34:27 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong’s finance chief courted Italian companies on Thursday to go public on the city’s stock exchange, which would allow them to tap into mainland Chinese liquidity and solidify their presence in Asia. Addressing the Trade Development Council’s “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” symposium in Milan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the deepening ties between Hong Kong and Italy, noting their shared passion for creativity and enterprise and “flourishing” bilateral trade worth... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3334429/hk-finance-chief-seeks-attract-italian-company-listings-hong-kong-stock-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3334429/hk-finance-chief-seeks-attract-italian-company-listings-hong-kong-stock-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:20:13 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong has attracted about 500 local and mainland Chinese enterprises to its first major promotional event across the border through a newly established task force dedicated to helping businesses expand overseas, the city’s trade promoter has said. Officials went all out to promote Hong Kong’s role as a global connector in Shanghai this week, including at a conference on Thursday titled “Hong Kong – The Ideal Platform for Mainland Enterprises in Going Global”. The event was organised by the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3331807/goglobal-task-force-draws-500-firms-trade-event-promoting-hong-kong-base?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3331807/goglobal-task-force-draws-500-firms-trade-event-promoting-hong-kong-base?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:15:59 +0000 Mike Rowse Mike Rowse I think we should be bracing ourselves for a wave of disgruntled legislative councillors, and it might not end there. If a Legislative Council stalwart goes out the door, could an Executive Council heavyweight be far behind? Every day seems to bring news of another of our 89 legislative councillors not seeking re-election this year, with more than a dozen already pulling out of the race. In some instances, the legislator claims plausibly to wish to pursue other career or life objectives. That... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3329422/why-hong-kong-must-not-be-hasty-seeing-its-silver-officials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3329422/why-hong-kong-must-not-be-hasty-seeing-its-silver-officials?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:30:08 +0000 Denise Tsang Denise Tsang Hong Kong may lack natural resources such as gold and oil, but its international standing remains valuable to mainland China, tycoon Michael Kadoorie has said, while also encouraging younger residents to view the city’s situation as a glass half full rather than half empty. In a 20-minute TV interview aired on Saturday, the chairman of electricity supplier CLP Holdings and Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), which owns and runs the luxury Peninsula group of properties, weighed in on issues that... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327114/hong-kongs-global-standing-vital-countrys-development-michael-kadoorie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327114/hong-kongs-global-standing-vital-countrys-development-michael-kadoorie?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:00:15 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong has signed nine agreements with belt and road countries, with companies sealing dozens of business deals worth nearly US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion), the city’s leader announced at a major summit, pledging to enter into more collaborations in the future. At the 10th edition of the two-day Belt and Road Summit on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said Hong Kong’s external trade with countries under the initiative exceeded US$276 billion last year, an 80 per cent increase... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3324990/hong-kong-ink-9-agreements-seal-deals-worth-us1-billion-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3324990/hong-kong-ink-9-agreements-seal-deals-worth-us1-billion-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:24:27 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Industry leaders have called for an urgent overhaul of Hong Kong’s trade ecosystem, stressing that the city must accelerate its shift from paper-based processes to digital solutions to defend its status as a global hub against rapidly advancing rivals. The call to action came on Monday at an event co-hosted by the Trade Development Council and attended by more than 200 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) attended. Speakers at the “Digital Trade Masterclass” warned that the city could not... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319877/hong-kong-urged-speed-digital-shift-protect-global-trade-status?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319877/hong-kong-urged-speed-digital-shift-protect-global-trade-status?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:13:24 +0000