Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade.
Hong Kong projects 3.2% growth for the coming year
Financial Secretary Paul Chan increased Hong Kong's 2025 economic growth forecast to 3.2%, up from the 2-3% range predicted in February.
Pay10 and Commercial Bank of Dubai launch Open Finance under the UAE’s Al Tareq Initiative
CBD in collaboration with Pay10 has enabled its retail current and savings accounts to connect through the UAE’s Open Finance framework ...
Iran in ‘all-out war’ with US, Europe and Israel, says president
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was engaged in an unprecedented “all-out war” with the US, Europe and Israel as US President Donald Trump prepared to meet Israel’s prime minister in ...
‘In 36 hours, at least 80 drones’: Pakistan admits impact of India’s strikes on Nur Khan airbase
The admission came during a year-end press briefing on December 27, when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Indian drones struck the Nur Khan Air Base in ...
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging external environment.
Today Shahbagh, Tomorrow Parliament? Bangladesh’s Inqilab Moncho Declares Nationwide Blockades Over Hadi Killing
Inqilab Moncho has initiated total blockades in all divisional cities in Bangladesh to demand justice for slain leader Sharif Osman Hadi., World News, Times Now ...
China’s finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more ‘proactive’ in 2026
China's finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net.
China Issues Draft Rules to Govern Use of Human-Like AI Systems
China plans to tighten rules around the use of human-like artificial intelligence by requiring providers to ensure their services are ethical, secure and transparent.
Hong Kong developers test demand for ultra-luxury homes with new launch on The Peak
As property prices stabilise and rents are on the rise, affluent buyers are being enticed with a fresh supply of high-end homes. ( read original story ...)