China kept its benchmark lending rates steady on Monday as the country continues to grapple with weak consumer sentiment and softening growth. The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime ...
Hong Kong’s Crypto LEAP Framework Aims To Bolster Financial Leadership
Hong Kong's LEAP framework sets clear rules for stablecoins and tokenized assets, signaling a bold push into global digital finance leadership.
Hong Kong a launchpad for mainland innovation, global expansion: InvestHK official
Amid escalating trade tensions and a renewed focus on supply chain resilience, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is leveraging its institutional advantages under the "one country, ...
Hong Kong lists first bitcoin ETF in 2025 amid cryptocurrency bull run
The Hong Kong dollar-denominated ETF -- which tracks the Bitcoin Reference Rate by Chicago's CME CF Cryptocurrency Benchmarks -- rose 2.3% in its debut.
Education key to innovation and talent development: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said technological innovation and youth talent development are intrinsically linked, with education playing a key role ...
U.N. official: Armenia needs financial help – Los Angeles Times
Gercheva said Armenia was experiencing annual economic growth of 12% before the global financial crisis struck in 2008. The nation’s gross domestic product tumbled, and key industries, such as ...
South Korea’s National Security Adviser departs for US ahead of tariff deadline: Reports
South Korea's National Security Adviser, Wi Sung-lac, has departed for Washington, DC, with less than two weeks remaining before the August 1 deadline for tariff negotiations with the US, Yonhap News ...
Predatory Sparrow Hacks Iran’s Financial System
The Israel-linked outfit reportedly caused a bank run and destroyed $90 million of IRGC cryptocurrency.
China’s Financial Crisis: Why Banks Are Failing and Protests Are Spreading Across the Nation
China is on the brink of a major financial crisis, and the world is watching. Once a pillar of economic strength, China’s banking system is now crumbling under the weight of decades of reckless ...
North Korea suspends foreign tourism to new beach resort
Just weeks after opening a massive new beach resort, North Korea has temporarily suspended foreign tourism to the self-proclaimed "world-class" facility.