# mainland (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mainland. Page: Feed: --- ## [Media co-operation MOU signed](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260822/20260822_185815_703.html) _2026-08-21 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ The Information Services Department (ISD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation (MOU) with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) to strengthen media collaboration and showcase Hong Kong’s achievements globally. The Director of Information Services John Tse, and ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem signed the agreement. This marks the first MOU that the ISD has signed with a… ## [SJ bound for Central Asia](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260822/20260822_160352_449.html) _2026-08-21 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Secretary for Justice Paul Lam will lead a 40-member cross-professional delegation to Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan tomorrow to strengthen legal and professional service co-operation. Co-organised with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the visit aims to promote Hong Kong's roles as a bridge between the Chinese Mainland and the global market, showcasing its professional… ## [Inflation at 1.7% in July](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260820/20260820_163326_923.html) _2026-08-19 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Overall consumer prices rose 1.7% in July year on year, a smaller increase than the 2% rise recorded in June, the Census & Statistics Department announced today. Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, the underlying inflation rate was 1.9% in July, unchanged from the previous month. Compared to July 2025, price increases were recorded across several categories,… ## [HK as top preferred service platform](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260818/20260818_190541_463.html) _2026-08-17 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ A new survey by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council revealed that Hong Kong has been the top favourite springboard for Mainland enterprises in exploring overseas opportunities, with 83% of surveyed enterprises regarded the city as their preferred service platform. The trend of strong global expansion plans among Mainland firms underscored earlier in June when Chief Executive John Lee led a… ## [Govt welcomes country’s support](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260818/20260818_171942_115.html) _2026-08-17 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) today announced that it will actively support Mainland insurance funds to participate in mutual access schemes between the Mainland and Hong Kong financial markets. The move will allow Mainland insurance institutions to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong through Stock Connect. Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury… ## [Land exchange open for applications](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260817/20260817_174058_310.html) _2026-08-16 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ The Lands Department today issued Practice Note No. 8/2026 inviting in-situ land exchange applications for designated development sites within the San Tin Technopole. The land exchange arrangement covers approximately 17.7 hectares of land planned for private residential development, about 7.5 hectares for mixed residential and commercial use, and around 8.8 hectares of modern industry sites… ## [Govt's efficacy enhancement set](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260817/20260817_150017_056.html) _2026-08-16 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ The Government today announced that the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team has facilitated and implemented its first batch of 30 Efficacy Enhancement Projects . The initiatives are being rolled out in phases starting from mid-2026. Led by Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing, the team was established following the 2025 Policy Address to co-ordinate and steer departments in applying artificial… ## [Singapore Inc’s AI ace card in rivalry with Hong Kong](https://www.ft.com/content/7d2969fd-85aa-43fb-ae04-97d1d0ee2463?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-16 · Hong Kong_ Close relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-state ## [Building smarter, faster in Hong Kong](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260814/20260814_113958_421.html) _2026-08-15 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Facing a chronic labour shortage and soaring construction costs, Hong Kong’s infrastructure sector is turning to advanced materials, technical innovation and standardised quality assurance to speed up constructions works. Leading this effort is the Building Technology Research Institute (BTRi), established in August 2024 and wholly owned by the Financial Secretary Incorporated. Since its… ## [Economy grows 4.3% in Q2](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260814/20260814_163159_763.html) _2026-08-13 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Underpinned by buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand, Hong Kong’s economy continued robust expansion in the second quarter of the year, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 4.3% year on year, though it fell slightly by 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis. For the first half of 2026, GDP rose 5.1% over a year earlier, making it the strongest… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CgkrcfpetDQu) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Opportunities explored in Malaysia](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260812/20260812_195036_773.html) _2026-08-11 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau today led a business delegation to explore new economic opportunities in Malaysia. The group includes representatives from Mainland enterprises, Hong Kong chambers of commerce and other key industry organisations. The visit was organised by the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global, which is jointly led by Mr Yau… ## [Tax amendment bill clarified](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260812/20260812_171802_940.html) _2026-08-11 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ The Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau today confirmed that remuneration distributed by proprietary trading businesses does not qualify for tax concessions proposed under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026. The Government introduced the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax Regimes for Funds, Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles and Carried Interest) Bill 2026 into the… ## [Hong Kong set to include trading firms in ‘big bang’ tax reforms](https://www.ft.com/content/c9c7c2dc-979e-49b2-a57f-77bb461bb7db?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-11 · Hong Kong_ Proposal is part of push by the Chinese territory to compete with Singapore for top-tier financial talent ## [HK office in Kuala Lumpur opens](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/08/20260811/20260811_194132_505.html) _2026-08-10 · news.gov.hk - Business & Finance_ Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau today officiated at the official opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur during his visit to Malaysia. The opening marks a significant milestone in deepening partnerships between Hong Kong and Malaysia, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a whole. Addressing the opening… ## [Hong Kong’s plan to clear rural villages for a new gateway to China](https://www.ft.com/content/61a23058-730d-4b13-bbbe-d491770d2a76?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-10 · Hong Kong_ Evictions under way near mainland border as city strives to reinvent economy ## [Insurance and bank stocks slide amid China tax crackdown fears](https://www.ft.com/content/7252ef68-a886-4cd0-a450-b5a6cff3a526?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-06 · Hong Kong_ Move to impose levy on returns from policies that serve as investment products causes consternation in Hong Kong ## [Trouble at lunchtime as Hong Kong private club spat escalates](https://www.ft.com/content/da564e49-d7bb-48c9-a5d9-b847b596b23e?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-01 · Hong Kong_ Golf and Tennis Academy members unhappy that Carlyle & Co members can now use their exclusive Town Club ## [Winner of US-China AI rivalry falls 2% in Hong Kong debut](https://www.ft.com/content/cc7d24ec-abfe-440b-9e85-4d725567f278?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-07-30 · Hong Kong_ Shandong-based Innolight supplies data centre equipment to American and Chinese tech groups ## [Hong Kong imitates US IPO market but China is its real competition](https://www.ft.com/content/37de868a-0617-4083-bd6e-f485f3cf42ac?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-07-28 · Hong Kong_ Allowing all companies to file confidentially for an initial public offering looks fruitless ## [Hong Kong stock exchange relaxes listing rules](https://www.ft.com/content/886d5a1b-f195-4966-9cc3-364ee09a1343?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-07-24 · Hong Kong_ Global competitiveness drive comes despite bourse being increasingly dominated by Chinese companies ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a9GBEfibECda) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [‘Litany of failures’ behind Hong Kong’s worst tragedy in decades](https://www.ft.com/content/b0dc64fa-3638-4b38-ad04-778d8e73bdf7?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-07-22 · Hong Kong_ Lawyers investigating the fire that killed 168 people point to ‘unscrupulous’ contractors and ‘systemic’ issues with regulation ## [Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong Kong](https://www.ft.com/content/d3221c90-c2a4-4bdd-8e0d-6e069bf0ca25?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-07-19 · Hong Kong_ City-state frets over portfolio managers relocating to Chinese territory