Financial technology could play a decisive role in pushing Hong Kong to the next level as Asia’s leading financial centre, according to Tim Gokey, chief executive of US based fintech firm Broadridge Financial Solutions. He said wider adoption of advanced technology platforms can
Financial technology is reshaping how people save, invest, and manage money at an unprecedented pace. From cryptocurrency trading to app based investing platforms, access to sophisticated financial tools is now only a few taps away. Yet this rapid innovation has exposed a growing
European digital banking firm Revolut is planning to establish operations in Hong Kong, signalling growing international interest in the city’s financial technology sector. The move follows meetings between Revolut executives and Hong Kong’s financial leadership in London, where the city was actively promoting
Hong Kong has taken a major step in financial innovation by issuing a record HK ten billion dollar tokenised green bond, the largest digital bond offering of its kind anywhere in the world. The landmark issuance highlights how the city is using financial
China’s flagship initiative pivots from ports and railways to digital highways. From Steel to Silicon When China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the focus was clear: ports, railways, and power plants. A decade later, BRI is evolving into what
From solar dominance to EV supply chains, Beijing’s green tech as soft power. Green Tech as Strategy China is no longer just the world’s factory; it is becoming the world’s green factory. Over the past two decades, Beijing has poured billions into renewable
A comparative insight: how e-CNY, USDT, and other stablecoins are shaping the next era of money. A Crowded Race for Digital Money The future of money is being contested on multiple fronts. Central banks are rolling out CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), fintech
China’s growing investment in blockchain technology is creating ripple effects across global digital finance. While public crypto speculation receives more international attention, the deeper transformation is happening within enterprise systems, regulatory frameworks and cross border payment experiments led by Chinese institutions and technology
Economic security has become one of the most important considerations in modern geopolitics. Nations are increasingly aware that their economic stability, technological readiness and supply chain resilience are directly tied to their strategic strength. Instead of viewing economics and security as separate issues,
Middle powers are emerging as some of the most influential players in today’s geopolitical environment. These are countries that are not superpowers yet hold strong regional influence, economic weight or diplomatic credibility. As global politics becomes more fragmented and unpredictable, middle powers are
