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Some mainland Chinese retail investors are considering shifting their capital to US-based brokerages. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Banking & finance

How China tax crackdown on overseas income is targeting retail investors

Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’.

Banking & finance

Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market

Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid planning Hong Kong IPO: sources

China tightens trading scrutiny on major shareholders and executives

New CSRC rules curb short-term trading by major shareholders to boost investor confidence and encourage long-term market participation.

A huge screen displays the latest stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA

Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes

Flats at La Mirabelle in Tseung Kwan O range from 360 sq ft to 558 sq ft and with layouts of one to two bedrooms.

ICBC and CCB lead China’s biggest banks in US$61 billion dividend payout

Record payouts come as regulators push listed companies to enhance dividend frequency and predictability.

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Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech IPO candidates

Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries.

Many Chinese biotech and tech firms favour red-chip structures. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | The danger in the Global South’s pursuit of AI as a magical cure

Rushing in without local R&D, literacy or governance risks leaving countries as testing grounds and passive consumers of foreign tech.

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China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say

Many yuan transactions are now routed through China’s own global payment system, which often does not show up in traditional data sets, analysts say.

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Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs

‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.

The Chester has 241 flats with layouts from one to four bedrooms. Photo: Handout

China IPOs jump 56% as regulator eases restrictions to drive tech innovation

Funds raised on the mainland’s three exchanges in the first quarter topped 25.7 billion yuan, compared with 16.5 billion yuan a year earlier.

A close-up view of the bull statues in front of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong’s MPF set to report worst performance in 3 years in March

The MPF funds’ monthly showing was the worst in three years as they tracked the Hang Seng Index, which also fell to a three-year low.

Editorial | Stablecoin launch delay shows Hong Kong would rather be safe than sorry

Given the complexity involved, it’s wise not to rush to meet any self-imposed deadline but to make sure a good framework is in place first.

How changes in home rental laws in England impact Hong Kong, mainland investors

Hong Kong-based investors own about 19 per cent of foreign-owned homes in London, while mainland Chinese account for about 12 per cent.

An estate agent sign outside a property in London, March 5, 2026. Photo: EPA

Opinion | Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers

The hearings have exposed gaps in the enforcement of safety rules and an attitude of avoiding blame among government departments.

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Witnesses from ISS EastPoint Properties leave the City Gallery in Central following the morning session of the Wang Fuk Court fire hearing on April 1. Photo: Karma Lo

From ghost to giant: long skyscraper saga nears finish amid China property woes

Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market.

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‘Liberation Day’ anniversary, war on Iran, Taiwan’s KMT visits Beijing

This week: One year since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, China proposes Iran war peace plan in partnership with Pakistan, Hong Kong retains IPO crown. Next week: Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader visits mainland, Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges, factory-gate prices may end slump, and more.

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Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget to promote AI applications in the banking sector. Photo: Eugene Lee

Editorial | Paperless stock market the way forward for Hong Kong

The fully digital system aims to boost efficiency and strengthen the city’s competitiveness as a leading financial centre.

The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?

A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon.

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Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Far from a victimless crime, insider trading steals from the rest of us by unfairly using knowledge that is available only to the privileged.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania at the Kennedy Centre for the opening night of the musical Chicago on March 31. Oil trades spiked by half a billion dollars minutes before Trump posted a pause on the US attack on Iranian energy sites. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade

Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.

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Shipping containers wait to be transported along a railroad at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, one of the busiest gateways for US trade. Photo: Reuters

Philippines weighs social media ban for minors, but will it be enough?

Analysts warn that restricting access alone will do little to fix the algorithms that expose young users to harmful content.

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New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.

Macroscope | Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock

Central banks cannot pump oil into the global economy in the same way they can flood the financial system with liquidity.

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Workers change the price of fuel at a petrol station in Manila on March 17. Photo: AFP

Countdown starts for Chinese rocket maker CAS Space’s Shanghai listing

China’s commercial rocket champion plans to raise US$600 million on the Star Market after its listing application is accepted.

CAS Space’s Lijian-2 Y1 rocket with three satellites onboard blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, on March 30, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

China’s JD.com returns to dim sum bond market with 10b yuan offering

The e-commerce giant is issuing the yuan-denominated notes in two tranches of 7.5 billion yuan and 2.5 billion yuan.

Hong Kong’s property market resilient despite small setback last month: analysts

Hong Kong property deals to reach 8,000 this month after staying above 7,000 for six consecutive months, real estate agencies say.

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Accountancy & Tax Advisory
The latest news on tax, accountancy and personal finance, including personal and business tax. Also covers information on government tax regulations, insights on how to manage your savings, tax and chartered accountants, plus tax guidance, advisors and consulting.