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Hong Kong launches 5-year plan to boost capital markets and global standing

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Hong Kong has unveiled its first five-year economic and social development plan, focusing on expanding investment products and strengthening ties with mainland markets. The strategy includes revitalizing its equity markets with potentially looser listing rules for strategic technology companies and adding the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange to its recognized-bourse list. These initiatives aim to bolster Hong Kong's position as a leading financial center in Asia and compete more effectively with global hubs like London. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daisy Wu ·

    How Hong Kong’s new 5-year plan courts global capital with an eye on market dominance

    Hong Kong is broadening its equity markets, deepening its offshore yuan business and expanding further into gold trading under its first five-year plan for economic and social development, as the city seeks to defend its standing as Asia’s top financial centre and close the gap w…

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