What's New
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.
March 20, 2026
GoGlobal Task Force large-scale promotional event held in Beijing to help Mainland enterprises go global via Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force) held its first large-scale promotional event in Beijing. The seminar, titled “Hong Kong’s Business Advantages Empowering Mainland Enterprises to Go Global,” explored how Mainland enterprises can leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and opportunities to expand overseas.
March 2, 2026
Tokyo ETO promotes Hong Kong's business advantages through Economic and Trade Express platform in Tokyo
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Hong Kong, organised a business seminar in Tokyo, Japan, today (March 2) through the Economic and Trade Express platform to promote Hong Kong's business advantages and introduce the latest initiatives announced in the Budget. About 250 guests attended the seminar, including representatives from the business, academic, media and creative sectors.
February 25, 2026
Budget: Driving High-Quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled 2026–27 Budget, noting that the year marks the start of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and added that the country’s continued high-level two-way opening-up, along with advances in science, technology and innovation, has created new opportunities for Hong Kong. By leveraging its strong connectivity with both Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world, as well as its deep talent pool, the city will support enterprises in expanding into new markets.
