When I told my family I was planning a trip to Hong Kong, they responded, "Why? Isn't Hong Kong similar to Singapore?"

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on January 27 that it had granted its first crypto operational licenses of 2025 to the crypto exchanges PantherTrade and YAX. The commission’s public records further indicated that the two exchanges were registered under the Hong Kong SFC’s Ordinance and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO).

As the Year of the Snake Approaches, the contrasting sentiments reveal deeper economic realities and highlight the paths forward for both cities. Optimism Divide: A striking difference in outlook for 2025 exists between residents of Singapore

Already, Singaporeans are willing to brave the long queues and jam to shop across the border. Will the RTS make any difference?

Hong Kong reintroduces the hotel tax of 3 percent, and increases airfare by HKD 10, making the destination costlier in 2025.

New shades of capitalism are emerging in China's tuckered out stock market as companies, at Beijing's behest, buy back their shares and pay record dividends to investors lying in wait for a so-far evasive rebound.

From being stuck in the doldrums to a decisive comeback, Hong Kong has re-emerged as Asia’s leading financial hub in spite of a worrying economic recovery in China. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng ask Brian Arcese,

The city has achieved its goal of becoming the hub of South-east Asia’s market. But ambitions to rival Hong Kong and other art capitals prove challenging Read more at The Business Times.

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The busiest international airports of 2024 have been revealed, with Hong Kong International Airport securing a spot among the top 10.

Singapore Exchange trades at a lower P/E multiple compared to peers like Hong Kong Exchanges and Nasdaq. Learn more on SPXCF stock here.

India's private wealth management sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a surge in high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals. However, this rapid expansion has illuminated a significant challenge: a shortage of seasoned professionals equipped to manage the complex needs of affluent clients.