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Lawmakers have urged authorities to allow drivers time to adapt to the new system. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Blockchain

With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub

Apple

Apple’s most sweeping software redesign disappoints mainland Chinese consumers

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.

Malaysian telecoms companies say they have been told to hand over detailed records of phone calls and internet usage for a government project. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong’s ordinance for licensing stablecoin issuers is set to take effect on August 1. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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Open Questions series

Open Questions | 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.

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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.

Hong Kong passed a bill on May 21 to regulate stablecoins. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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.

Justin Sun attends the gala dinner for crypto investors held by US President Donald Trump at his golf club in Washington. Photo: Justin Sun
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.

An ad for AXA is seen at the top of a building in Hong Kong’s financial centre, February 27, 2018. Photo: IP3/Getty Images
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.

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.

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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.

Children in Jakarta use digital devices to browse the internet earlier this month. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

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.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

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In Asia, Hong Kong has emerged as a first mover – licensing exchanges, regulating stablecoin and approving cryptocurrency ETFs – positioning itself as a regional anchor in the digital asset economy. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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Online ride-hailing platforms such as Uber are currently not regulated in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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.

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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.

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A student looks at social media apps on her mobile phone. Regulators the world over are wrestling with how to keep children safe online. Photo: Reuters
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.

The lidar-free initiative in China would prove that “advanced technology doesn’t require expensive, complicated sensors”, according to Tesla. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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