Hong Kong Advances Six New Double Taxation Agreements
Hong Kong’s new double taxation agreements with Barbados, Jordan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Norway and Rwanda will be gazetted on 16 October 2026.
Hong Kong Moves to Relax Stamp Duty Relief Rules for Intra-Group Asset Transfers
For stamp duty relief rules Hong Kong, a 75% threshold expands eligibility. See the proposed start date, qualifying entities and transfer steps for groups.
Hong Kong to Unveil 5-Year Economic Plan & 2026 Policy Address
Hong Kong 2026 Policy Address: key details for businesses. It introduces annual milestones and a 2026–2030 framework to help companies plan around priorities.
Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Scrapping Tariffs on 98% of Goods
The Hong Kong Peru Free Trade Agreement is now in force. Duties on 98.3% of Peru’s tariff lines will go, and 150+ services sectors open to Hong Kong firms.
Hong Kong Holding Companies Face Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and eTAX Filing Requirements
Hong Kong holding companies in groups above EUR 750 million now face a 15% minimum tax, top-up tax notifications and mandatory e-filing through the IRD portals.
Hong Kong’s Q2 Economy Expands 4.3%
Hong Kong’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026. AI-driven exports and firm household spending led officials to raise the full-year outlook to 3.5–4.5%.
Hong Kong Leads Global IPOs in 2025 with US$37.4 Billion Raised
Hong Kong led 2025 global IPOs, raising US$37.4B via 119 listings—a 231% surge showing strong capital market revival for firms, reflecting renewed market vigor.
Hong Kong Fourth Among Global Shipping Centres
Hong Kong Maintains Top 4 Position in Global Shipping Centre Index Hooray for Hong Kong! It’s managed to secured fourth place in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for transportation and logistics. The city scored 80.87 points, ranking behind Singapore, Shanghai, and London,…
Hong Kong Top of International Trade
International Trade Helps Hong Kong Climb to No. 2 in Global Competitiveness Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third straight year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. Government Efficiency and Infrastructure Lead Performance The city’s strong performance was driven by high scores in government…
Hong Kong Expands International Trade Opportunities in Central Asia
Hong Kong Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Central Asia Hong Kong will lead a trade delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June as the city looks to expand international trade opportunities beyond its traditional markets. The visit is expected to strengthen business partnerships and create new opportunities for economic development across Central Asia. According to==…