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Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

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Hong Kong will roll out targeted measures to attract precious metals companies as part of broader efforts to establish itself as a premier global gold trading hub, according to the city’s agency tasked with attracting foreign direct investment. InvestHK will assist companies setting up headquarters in Hong Kong with site selection and applications for overseas

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Leverage unique strengths and global role, China’s No 2 tells Hong Kong

Leverage unique strengths and global role, China’s No 2 tells Hong Kong

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on Hong Kong to leverage its “unique strengths” and pivotal role in connecting with the world, with backing from the mainland. In the government work report he delivered at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Thursday, the country’s No 2 official also stressed

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The stocks of electric power equipment manufacturers in the Hong Kong stock market led the gains. CSP manufacturers are building their own power sources, and gas turbines are the preferred power supply method for AI data centers.

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On March 5, it was reported that the shares of power equipment companies in the Hong Kong stock market were among the top gainers. As of the time of writing,$SH ELECTRIC (02727.HK)$up more than 10%,$DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK)$、$WEICHAI POWER (02338.HK)$rose more than 8%,$HARBIN ELECTRIC (01133.HK)$、$SINOHYTEC (02402.HK)$and MARA Holdings and Coinbase climbing over 7%. In terms of

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Legal Tales | Why AI cannot – and should not – replace human judges

Legal Tales | Why AI cannot – and should not – replace human judges

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Every few months, another headline announces that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to “disrupt” the legal profession. Lawyers, we are told, will soon be replaced by algorithms. Judges, apparently, are next, with some recent research suggesting that machines are more “accurate” in following established legal principles than human judges. While disruption will surely come, suggesting

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Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards

Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards

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Landlords or operators of subdivided flats in Hong Kong that meet new government living standards can apply to CLP Power for smart meter installation. The smart meters, which now cover 90 per cent of residential households supplied by CLP Power, are open for application following the Basic Housing Units Ordinance taking effect on March 1.

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Consensus Hong Kong 2026: The Institutional Turn

Consensus Hong Kong 2026: The Institutional Turn

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“With each ETF that’s gone live, the money’s a lot more sticky,” in the words of Canary Capital’s CEO Steven McClurg.  This idea represents one of the clearest takeaways from Consensus Hong Kong this year: we’ve finally reached the era of long-term allocation.  Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (Feb 10-12, 2026) brought 11,000 registered attendees from

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Fashion Farm Foundation Brings Hong Kong’s Emerging Creatives to Paris

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PARIS — Fashion Farm Foundation, the Hong Kong SAR government-backed nonprofit organization that has been championing the city’s emerging designers on the global stage for more than a decade, brought a fresh cohort of Hong Kong-based womenswear labels to present their latest works during Paris Fashion Week. Making their Paris debuts, Aenrmous and Tigerstrolling joined

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1 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

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HONG KONG Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver market insights The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March.

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Swedish businessman jailed for raping domestic worker appeals conviction

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A Swedish businessman jailed for seven years in 2024 after being found guilty of raping a domestic worker has appealed his conviction. Patrik Tobias Ekstrom outside the High Court on August 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Patrik Tobias Ekstrom appeared at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Ekstrom was found guilty of one count of rape

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Hong Kong tycoons say Middle East outlook remains promising despite conflict

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Hong Kong tycoons have expressed confidence in the Middle East’s economic outlook amid continued strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, stressing that the city’s economy is unlikely to be affected. Speaking to the media in Beijing on the sidelines of the “two sessions” – the nation’s annual parliamentary

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Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site

Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site

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Hong Kong authorities arrested a man after the discovery of 14 endangered reptiles, including a crocodile and two pythons, at an industrial site in Kwai Chung. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Wednesday evening that officers arrested the man in a blitz operation the previous night. “The AFCD will remain

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Each registered runner received a commemorative towel sponsored by CUHK.

Beyond the conference — how APAIE 2026 turned international delegates into storytellers

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong stands at the crossroads of global learning and vibrant local culture, offering overseas delegates a compact, layered introduction to what makes the city an enduring magnet for international students. As the lead host of APAIE 2026, The Chinese University of Hong

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Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home

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Hong Kong travellers rejoiced on Wednesday evening after arriving home safely on the first flight from Dubai to the city since US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted global air links. Emirates flight EK380 was the first to arrive after Dubai’s two airports resumed “limited” operations two days ago, landing at around 9.50pm. Dubai International Airport and

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"Study in Hong Kong" Week Spotlights City's Competitive Higher Education Sector

“Study in Hong Kong” Week Spotlights City’s Competitive Higher Education Sector

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Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – March 4, 2026) – The inaugural “Study in Hong Kong” Week (February 23 to March 1) was successfully launched to promote the city’s attractiveness as a destination for students around the world to pursue higher education. A major highlight was the prestigious Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference

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Hong Kong’s CIES Tops 3,000 Applications, HK$95 Billion in Anticipated Investment

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Hong Kong’s New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) received 3,166 applications in its first two years, InvestHK announced Monday, with anticipated investment of approximately HK$95 billion (US$12.15 billion). Of those, 1,762 applicants completed their investments and received formal approval from the Immigration Department. Year two alone produced 2,248 of those applications, up 145% from

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Hong Kong woman, 30, arrested over illegal sale of slimming injection

Hong Kong woman, 30, arrested over illegal sale of slimming injection

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Hong Kong authorities have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of illegally selling poisons and unregistered pharmaceutical products, after an undercover operation found her offering weight-loss injections online. The Department of Health said on Wednesday that it acted on a tip-off and obtained the anti-obesity medicine through a transaction on an instant messaging app. The

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Geopolitical tensions weigh on Asia markets, but long-term flows seen favoring China

Geopolitical tensions weigh on Asia markets, but long-term flows seen favoring China

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People walk past the Exchange Square, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in Central, Hong Kong, Aug 20, 2025. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY) A risk-averse sentiment was seen across major Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to keep investors on edge. But experts said elevated uncertainty argues

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Air freight costs for China shippers tipped to rise 30% as Middle East airspace shuts down

Air freight costs for China shippers tipped to rise 30% as Middle East airspace shuts down

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Air freight costs for China-reliant shippers may rise by up to 30 per cent due to the suspension of Middle East air routes triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, a Hong Kong-based logistics association said. The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics made the estimate based on “market feedback” since the

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More Hongkongers leave money in MPF pension plan to capitalise on market rally

More Hongkongers leave money in MPF pension plan to capitalise on market rally

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Fewer Hongkongers withdrew funds from the city’s mandatory pension plan in the fourth quarter of last year, as a stock market rally prompted more members to leave their investments in place even when they stopped working or left the city, according to analysts. The number of people taking their money out of the Mandatory Provident

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