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The latest news and top stories on EY, a leading global professional services firm, headquartered in London, United Kingdom and one of the "Big Four" accounting organisations. EY provides extensive services including assurance, tax, consulting and strategy and transactions to Fortune 500 businesses and large organisations worldwide. Known for its strong market position and consistent ranking among top employers, EY focuses on “Building a better working world” through innovation, technology and creating long-term value. This includes contributing to reports, such as one projecting India’s space economy growth to US$44 billion by 2033.

Beijing has deployed export controls amid the US-China trade war as well as trade and diplomatic disputes with other countries. Photo: AP

China's economic recovery

China prioritises export controls, supply chains to shield economy in 2026

Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

1 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

IPO

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

30 Dec 2025 - 5:26PM

Accounting and auditing

Hong Kong accounting firms plan hiring spree and embrace AI to attract talent

KPMG, Deloitte and EY boost hiring and invest in AI to lift efficiency and attract talent amid rising demand for tech-savvy professionals.

29 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM

AI is helping accountants take on new and different job roles, according to KPMG. Photo: Getty Images

US-ally trade wars

Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass

A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.

20 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM

Accounting and auditing

Exclusive | Hong Kong to see more debt restructuring, liquidations amid weak economy: expert

Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result.

16 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM

Britain

UK’s Reeves unveils tax plan amid embarrassing budget leak

In an unprecedented error, the UK’s financial watchdog apologised for publishing budget forecasts before they were delivered in parliament.

26 Nov 2025 - 11:49PM

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red budget box outside her office in Downing Street in London, Britain on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

China's economic recovery

China tightens tax scrutiny on citizens’ overseas income amid fiscal pressures

As local authorities use big data to identify violators, analyst says better enforcement could ease financial strain.

13 Nov 2025 - 5:13PM

Malaysia

Malaysia braces for budget constraints as US tariffs weigh on growth

Limited fiscal space and impact of tariffs will affect the government’s ability to push out populist measures to drive growth, analysts warn.

18 Sep 2025 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens ace was sent a devastating email. Now he’s fit to take on world

Seb Brien aims to put city top of pile again in Asia before chasing place in global elite – even if getting there just became tougher.

18 Sep 2025 - 8:07AM

Seb Brien on the charge for Hong Kong in Dubai during last year’s Challenger Series. Photo: World Rugby

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court extends bankruptcy of man who forged Nina Wang’s will by 4 years

High Court cites Peter Chan Chun-chuen’s failure to repay debt to tycoon’s estate and suspends his discharge from a 2021 bankruptcy order.

9 Sep 2025 - 5:35PM

Peter Chan Chun-chuen leaves the High Court after he is declared bankrupt in August 2021. Photo: Jasmine Siu

India

Modi’s ‘double Diwali’: India bets on tax overhaul to blunt US tariff shock

The overhaul will cut the top GST rate from 28 to 18 per cent, making cars, air con units and fridges cheaper in a bid to boost consumption.

23 Aug 2025 - 5:00PM

Asean

Asia’s small businesses brace for a US tariff-economy ‘disaster’

Analysts are urging the region’s SMEs to diversify supply chains and invest in risk management to survive this new, unstable trade landscape.

17 Aug 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam