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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong passes bill to launch electronic driving licences in September
Lawmakers raise concerns over HK$12.5 million cost to develop mobile application for initiative.
6 hours ago
Blockchain
With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
12 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
Apple
Apple’s most sweeping software redesign disappoints mainland Chinese consumers
10 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysia assures users their privacy is protected in mobile data grab
The detailed call and internet logs are supplied without any personal identifiers, communications chief insists.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:27PM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy
While rivals like Singapore hedge their regulatory bets, Hong Kong is betting that institutional investors value clarity and transparency.
8 Jun 2025 - 5:24PM
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Hong Kong society
Basketball betting: Hong Kong plans fifth counselling centre for gamblers
Jockey Club, which is set to become sole licensed basketball betting operator, will need to contribute to society, official says.
8 Jun 2025 - 4:45PM
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Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s stablecoin law to take effect in August
The stablecoin ordinance passed in May takes effect on August 1, requiring issuers to be licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
6 Jun 2025 - 4:48PM
Blockchain
‘A huge win for crypto’: US dismisses lawsuit against Binance
The dismissal marks a dramatic shift in the SEC’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrency under US President Donald Trump.
30 May 2025 - 10:38AM
Blockchain
OKX sees tipping point for blockchain tech amid rising crypto sentiment
OKX chief commercial officer Lennix Lai says the exchange is focused on building compliant services in the US and Singapore, among other markets.
29 May 2025 - 10:00PM
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Open Questions series
Open Questions
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US tech controls make China “more creative,” Zhang says
Angela Zhang, an expert on Chinese technology regulations, says that US export controls have spurred innovation among China’s technology companies.
29 May 2025 - 3:29PM
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Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s crypto industry optimistic about stablecoin ‘legal clarity’
Animoca chairman Yat Siu said Hong Kong has ‘leapfrogged’ the US with its new stablecoin law, but experts warn of high short-term costs.
6 Jun 2025 - 1:13PM
E-commerce
China looks to rein in e-commerce platform commissions, support small businesses
New draft rules from China’s top market regulator would limit commission fees charged by e-commerce platforms, with a focus on supporting small businesses.
26 May 2025 - 6:05PM
Alibaba
Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to China’s foreign visitors
Amap’s ride-hailing feature, available on the platform’s English version, reflects support for China’s visa-free travel scheme.
25 May 2025 - 9:00AM
Digital currencies
After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates ‘strong signal’ to the industry
The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.
7 Jun 2025 - 11:54AM
Insurance
AXA among first insurers to move legal domicile to Hong Kong under new rules
Under the new law, a company that wants to redomicile to Hong Kong is no longer required to wind up its existing operations.
23 May 2025 - 6:24PM
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for sales to public
Law sets up a ‘risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regime’ with public protection in mind, head of city’s monetary authority says.
21 May 2025 - 7:54PM
Artificial intelligence
China accuses ‘AI tigers’ Zhipu, Moonshot of collecting excessive data
Zhipu’s ChatGLM and Moonshot’s Kimi have a combined total of nearly 35 million monthly active users.
21 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s online porn crackdown nets 380,000 content removals
Authorities have also blocked dozens of social media groups and accounts, including some promoting incest and child porn.
21 May 2025 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Diet plight of shoebox children Hong Kong’s shame
Study into youngsters living in Hong Kong’s deplorable subdivided living spaces found that nearly four in five are not getting enough nutrition.
21 May 2025 - 8:45AM
Science
China makes first 5G satellite-to-phone video call. Will it defy TikTok curbs?
Breakthrough enabling streaming video content directly to phones via satellites would face significant regulatory, technology hurdles, experts say.
21 May 2025 - 1:37PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Cryptocurrencies are emerging as ‘digital gold’ in a shaky world economy
Demand is growing for borderless, neutral financial tools in a fragmenting world economy, with rising tariffs and alliances under strain.
20 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong transport
Taxis and ride-hailing services can coexist in Hong Kong, transport chief says
Transport secretary says coming regulation of online ride-hailing platforms will be driven by the needs of the public.
17 May 2025 - 5:57PM
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Digital currencies
Trump’s crypto ‘reset’ cheered by industry calling for more regulatory clarity
US crypto investors contributed millions of dollars to Trump’s election victory and did not conceal lingering contempt for Biden at Consensus.
15 May 2025 - 12:44PM
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Social media
Asia-Pacific takes the lead in fight to regulate Big Tech for children
From Australia’s under-16s ban to Malaysia’s licensing demands, the region is blazing a trail to protect young users from online harms.
13 May 2025 - 11:51AM
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New Zealand
First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s
Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.
6 May 2025 - 1:23PM
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Tesla
Tesla pushes lidar-free self-driving system in China amid wait for FSD approval
The US carmaker said in a Weibo post that its ‘visual processing solutions’ provide safer intelligent driving in various scenarios.
5 May 2025 - 9:00PM
China’s private sector
China’s private firms given legal recourse with new law
Taking a local government to court could be a more realistic option for aggrieved businesses under China’s Private Economy Promotion Law.
3 May 2025 - 10:16AM
European Union
EU fines TikTok €530 million for China data transfer
TikTok has been in the crosshairs of Western government for years over fears of China using personal data for espionage or propaganda.
2 May 2025 - 7:49PM
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