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Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. A prominent Hong Kong-based, self-funded, non-profit professional association, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) was founded in 1861, making it the city’s oldest business organisation. Its primary mission is to promote, represent, and safeguard the interests of the Hong Kong business community. The HKGCC’s main areas of activity include advocating for an improved business environment, providing extensive networking opportunities and offering various business services such as documentation and training.

Hainan

How China’s Hainan reinvented itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say.

20 Mar 2026 - 5:27PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

16 Mar 2026 - 8:33PM

Hong Kong economy

Beijing to roll out more measures for Hong Kong as John Lee praised for work

4 Mar 2026 - 10:54PM

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address.

26 Feb 2026 - 9:20AMvideocam

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions.

2 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM

US-China relations

China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability

Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.

16 Jan 2026 - 2:04PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

More Hong Kong firms upbeat on economic outlook as Trump tariff worries ease

Positive sentiment marks a sharp rebound from last year, when fewer than one in five companies in an annual survey expressed optimism.

12 Dec 2025 - 7:45AM

Hong Kong recently revised its economic growth forecast upwards. Photo: Elson Li

2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

7 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies will be offered to encourage staff to cast their ballots on December 7.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:30PM

Hong Kong politics

Encourage employees to vote in Hong Kong’s coming Legco election: John Lee

At launch ceremony, city leader says it is part of employers’ social responsibility to support and encourage residents to vote.

25 Oct 2025 - 3:40PM

Posters for the 2025 Legislative Council general election displayed at the launch ceremony, held at government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Nora Tam

Banking & finance

Hong Kong poised for greater role in Islamic finance, secretary says

Bankers, Paul Chan say city can connect Middle Eastern capital with China by issuing sukuk, other sharia-compliant instruments.

13 Oct 2025 - 5:49PM

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (centre) attends a summit on Islamic finance at United Centre in Admiralty on October 13, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang

Taiwan

Has Lutnick signalled the end of Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ against Beijing?

Island sees its semiconductor industry as a security guarantee but the US commerce secretary wants production split 50-50 with America.

30 Sep 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

Banking & finance

How Hong Kong’s role in Beijing’s economic strategy could evolve in next 5 years

From stablecoins to yuan internationalisation, analysts weigh the city’s place – and Taiwan’s – in the coming five-year plan.

3 Oct 2025 - 5:53PMvideocam

Banking & finance

Fintech evolution paves the way for global banks to set up in Hong Kong: HKMA

There is enough room for growth for lenders to use Hong Kong as a platform to help their clients go global, HKMA’s Eddie Yue says.

18 Sep 2025 - 12:45PM

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue said on Wednesday that the development of fintech and client data sharing among banks has enabled Hong Kong-based lenders to help their clients expand to other markets. Photo: PBOC

John Lee policy address 2025

How will John Lee’s plans shape Hong Kong’s economic landscape?

The Post highlights some of city leader’s initiatives to bolster economy, from ‘made-in-Hong Kong’ food to support for SMEs.

18 Sep 2025 - 4:12AM

Hong Kong leader John Lee has said the latest blueprint serves as a road map for the city to achieve a vibrant economy. Photo: Elson Li

Green finance

Opinion | How Hong Kong and EU can team up on green finance and climate action

The EU’s leadership on climate action and green growth dovetails with Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for green finance.

8 Jul 2025 - 11:39AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms

Local firms say they have tried to send out as many orders as possible in recent months, and business outlook for rest of year remains uncertain.

7 Jul 2025 - 8:00AM

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Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

How China’s Hainan reinvented itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say.

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Beijing to roll out more measures for Hong Kong as John Lee praised for work

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address.

Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions.

China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability

Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.

More Hong Kong firms upbeat on economic outlook as Trump tariff worries ease

Positive sentiment marks a sharp rebound from last year, when fewer than one in five companies in an annual survey expressed optimism.

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies will be offered to encourage staff to cast their ballots on December 7.

Encourage employees to vote in Hong Kong’s coming Legco election: John Lee

At launch ceremony, city leader says it is part of employers’ social responsibility to support and encourage residents to vote.

Hong Kong poised for greater role in Islamic finance, secretary says

Bankers, Paul Chan say city can connect Middle Eastern capital with China by issuing sukuk, other sharia-compliant instruments.

Has Lutnick signalled the end of Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ against Beijing?

Island sees its semiconductor industry as a security guarantee but the US commerce secretary wants production split 50-50 with America.

How Hong Kong’s role in Beijing’s economic strategy could evolve in next 5 years

From stablecoins to yuan internationalisation, analysts weigh the city’s place – and Taiwan’s – in the coming five-year plan.

Fintech evolution paves the way for global banks to set up in Hong Kong: HKMA

There is enough room for growth for lenders to use Hong Kong as a platform to help their clients go global, HKMA’s Eddie Yue says.

How will John Lee’s plans shape Hong Kong’s economic landscape?

The Post highlights some of city leader’s initiatives to bolster economy, from ‘made-in-Hong Kong’ food to support for SMEs.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | How Hong Kong and EU can team up on green finance and climate action

The EU’s leadership on climate action and green growth dovetails with Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for green finance.

Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms

Local firms say they have tried to send out as many orders as possible in recent months, and business outlook for rest of year remains uncertain.

Opinion | How Hong Kong and EU can team up on green finance and climate action