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The regulatory proposal on ride-hailing services in Hong Kong will be submitted to the legislature before the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation

Transport minister Mable Chan says regulatory proposal will be submitted before end of this month, five months ahead of original deadline.

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Digital currencies

Singapore’s crypto exchange crackdown seen benefiting Hong Kong

Apple

Apple’s China iPhone sales face headwinds in second half: Counterpoint

China Future Tech briefing

AI | Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers

China is set to follow Europe in passing an artificial intelligence law, while the Trump administration opposes federal legislation in the US.

Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers
Digital currencies

Mainland Chinese digital yuan partner to develop stablecoin tech in Hong Kong

Shenzhen-listed North King says Hong Kong will be a springboard into international fintech markets, with plans for stablecoin wallets.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment

The promised regulation could finally make Uber and similar operations part of the authorised transport network – or it could be another policy fudge.

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Germany

DeepSeek faces ban from Apple, Google app stores in Germany

Apple, Google must now decide whether to block the app in Germany, though an exact time frame has not been specified.

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The logo of the Chinese AI application DeepSeek on a computer screen. DeepSeek has come under scrutiny in the United States and Europe for its data security policies. Photo: dpa
Digital currencies

Hong Kong sharpens crypto hub focus amid rising global competition

Hong Kong is seeking an early lead in stablecoins and tokenisation as Trump pushes the US to become the ‘crypto capital of the planet’.

Digital currencies

Hong Kong makes public stablecoin adoption a top priority in digital asset push

The government is calling for new proposals to test stablecoin applications and make tax concessions for digital asset holdings.

China economy

Opinion | China is taking Silicon Valley’s market ‘hacks’ to a whole new level

From ‘blitzscaling’ to leveraging network effects, China is using these same methods to dominate supply chain and disrupt markets.

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Companies and industrial hubs like Hangzhou are implementing a “whole of society” approach towards developing and deploying emerging technologies. Photo: Shutterstock
China technology

Opinion | China offers an alternative to Western ‘technofeudalism’

China’s answer to the Western model focuses on planning, an open source approach and whether the new technology earns its place in society.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei, an open-source advocate, at a meeting of entrepreneurs in Beijing on February 17. Photo: Xinhua
Blockchain

Hong Kong Web3 group issues blueprint for accelerating blockchain development

Web3 Harbour, in collaboration with PwC Hong Kong, will launch five action groups in August on stablecoins, funds and other critical segments.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Artificial intelligence

Alibaba updates open-source Qwen3 models for AI deployment on Apple devices

This development appears to reflect Apple’s efforts to expand the availability of its Apple Intelligence suite to mainland China.

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In the MLX format, Qwen3 makes it possible to train and run a range of artificial intelligence models on the iPhone and other Apple devices. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s private sector

China’s private firms back in driver’s seat as regulations ease: Goldman Sachs

Analysts at the investment bank say after a regulatory inflection point, China’s private economy is stepping up its activity.

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China’s private firms, previously wavering under heavy regulatory scrutiny, appear to be having a comeback according to Goldman Sachs analysts. Photo: EPA-EFE
Digital currencies

Opinion | Hong Kong developing a yuan-pegged stablecoin would be a game changer

In a world of dollar-pegged stablecoins, the case for yuan-based alternatives – and what it means for the future of money – is compelling.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

Their cause was lost the moment they treated a public transport permit as a tradeable asset. Government is right to focus on public interest.

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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.

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

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

Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin bill.

Apple

Apple’s most sweeping software redesign disappoints mainland Chinese consumers

The hashtag ‘iOS26 Ugly’ was microblogging app Weibo’s top-trending topic on Tuesday, as thousands of netizens expressed their discontent.

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’s new stablecoin regulation plugs into the broader digital infrastructure the city has quietly built. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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.

The US SEC has dropped its enforcement case against cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Photo: Reuters
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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OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, moved its headquarters to the US this year. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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