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June 18, 2026
Hong Kong rises to rank second globally in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026
Hong Kong’s global competitiveness rose to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third consecutive year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. The city ranked second worldwide in government efficiency and third in business efficiency.
June 18, 2026
Hong Kong's higher education system hits new level, consolidating city's position as international education hub
Hong Kong’s universities achieved strong results in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, with the University of Hong Kong maintaining 11th place globally and seven of the eight UGC-funded universities improving their rankings. Notably, the Chinese University of Hong Kong rose 14 places to 18th, marking the first time that two Hong Kong universities have entered the world’s top 20, while the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University also advanced significantly.
June 15, 2026
Government launches public consultation on The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030)
The Hong Kong government launched a public consultation on The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030) (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan). A Government spokesperson said that it is "a historic step of profound significance. It will provide a forward-looking, strategic, and practical guiding document for Hong Kong's development over the next five years."
June 9, 2026
Government announces Action Plan to Promote Development of Corporate Treasury Centres in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government unveiled the Action Plan to Promote the Development of Corporate Treasury Centres in Hong Kong, outlining strategies to strengthen the city’s position as a leading hub for multinational corporate treasury centres (CTCs). The plan provides a roadmap for the sector’s future development and reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a platform for businesses to “bring in and go global”.
June 5, 2026
CE: Central Asia visit yields fruitful results and opens up new opportunities for co-operation between Hong Kong and Central Asia
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a business delegation comprising representatives from Hong Kong and mainland enterprises on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Concluding the trip, Mr Lee said the visit had yielded fruitful results, including the strengthening of ties with the two Central Asian countries and the signing of 15 memoranda of understanding and agreements covering areas such as commerce, education, and development projects.
May 24, 2026
CE extends congratulations on successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
China’s Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft was successfully launched, separated from the rocket as planned, and entered its designated orbit. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, warmly congratulated the team on the successful mission, and paid tribute while extending his best wishes to the crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload specialist from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
May 18, 2026
Nine industry leaders including Hyundai Motor Group sign landmark hydrogen MOU to drive Hong Kong's green economy
At the opening of the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026, nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city's green economy.
April 30, 2026
Hong Kong Heritage Museum offers multimedia immersive experience of "Mona Lisa" and showcases Renaissance treasures
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum launches “Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance” from May 1 to July 27, offering a dual experience that combines a multimedia journey into Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting with a rare showcase of Renaissance artworks from leading European institutions
April 10, 2026
Granting of stablecoin issuer licences
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has granted stablecoin issuer licences to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and Anchorpoint Financial Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The licences take effect on April 10. The Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, said, "The granting of stablecoin issuer licences is an important milestone for the development of digital assets in Hong Kong.
April 9, 2026
Government announces short-term targeted measures to address rising fuel prices
The Hong Kong government will roll out a package of short-term targeted measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices triggered by Middle East tensions, as Chief Executive John Lee endorsed recommendations from a government task force to stabilise energy supply and support affected sectors.
