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Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. A prominent Hong Kong-based, self-funded, non-profit professional association, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) was founded in 1861, making it the city’s oldest business organisation. Its primary mission is to promote, represent, and safeguard the interests of the Hong Kong business community. The HKGCC’s main areas of activity include advocating for an improved business environment, providing extensive networking opportunities and offering various business services such as documentation and training.
Hong Kong has retained first place in the Asian Cities Internationality Index, widening its lead over Singapore. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over Singapore

City leads in business, connectivity and talent diversity but trails rivals in technology investment, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pause

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambers

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

A more stable US-Hong Kong relationship need not come at the expense of domestic security or ties with the Global South or the mainland.

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Illustration: Kaliz Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push

Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong firms looking to integrate AI must consider fresh grads

Tech-savvy and keen to work, young people already have the tech fluency Hong Kong firms lack in integrating AI into corporate operations.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?

Integration offers strategic gains amid geopolitical tensions with West, but Hong Kong must retain unique qualities for businesses to thrive, executives say.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s big economic dreams: what’s the reality and where do poor fit in?

Experts and industry leaders say thriving stock market and other robust macroeconomic indicators point to success but mask pain points.

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Hong Kong transport

Chinese ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Amap, Didi Chuxing support government’s proposed cap as part of new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting signals shift

AmCham HK delegation expected to meet high-ranking US State Department official as part of annual trip to Washington, sources say.

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US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs Michael DeSombre is expected to meet a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong next week in Washington. Photo: AFP/AKP
Banking & finance

Lower bar to entry for innovative firms to list in Hong Kong, chamber says

The proposal could better serve Hong Kong as gateway for mainland firms to go global and for overseas firms to invest in Asia, the group says.

The facade of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

MTR Corp boss Jacob Kam elected chairman of Hong Kong’s largest business chamber

Kam takes over as head of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce for one-year term.

China GDP

US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: Mahbubani

Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030.

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Commodities

Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say

Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.

Heavy machinery handling bauxite and iron ore is seen in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Hainan

How China’s Hainan reinvented itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say.

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A drone photo taken on February 21 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, south China’s Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Youngsters will be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors as part of campaign.

Hong Kong economy

Beijing to roll out more measures for Hong Kong as John Lee praised for work

Central government will also make further arrangements in 15th five-year plan to support Hong Kong, National People’s Congress spokesman says.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions.

US-China relations

China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability

Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.

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Hong Kong economy

More Hong Kong firms upbeat on economic outlook as Trump tariff worries ease

Positive sentiment marks a sharp rebound from last year, when fewer than one in five companies in an annual survey expressed optimism.

Hong Kong recently revised its economic growth forecast upwards. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Kai Tak Sports Park will stage some of Hong Kong’s events as the city co-hosts the National Games. Photo: May Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies will be offered to encourage staff to cast their ballots on December 7.

Hong Kong politics

Encourage employees to vote in Hong Kong’s coming Legco election: John Lee

At launch ceremony, city leader says it is part of employers’ social responsibility to support and encourage residents to vote.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong poised for greater role in Islamic finance, secretary says

Bankers, Paul Chan say city can connect Middle Eastern capital with China by issuing sukuk, other sharia-compliant instruments.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (centre) attends a summit on Islamic finance at United Centre in Admiralty on October 13, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Taiwan

Has Lutnick signalled the end of Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ against Beijing?

Island sees its semiconductor industry as a security guarantee but the US commerce secretary wants production split 50-50 with America.

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the concentration of semiconductor production in Taiwan is a vulnerability for America. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

How Hong Kong’s role in Beijing’s economic strategy could evolve in next 5 years

From stablecoins to yuan internationalisation, analysts weigh the city’s place – and Taiwan’s – in the coming five-year plan.

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Banking & finance

Fintech evolution paves the way for global banks to set up in Hong Kong: HKMA

There is enough room for growth for lenders to use Hong Kong as a platform to help their clients go global, HKMA’s Eddie Yue says.

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