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HIBOR continues to decline. According to data from the Hong Kong Association of Banks on June 16, the 1-month HIBOR fell to 0.52452%, marking its lowest level since June 2022—a nearly three-year low.

Yesterday (10th), Oceanus Strategic had the honor of being invited to the EB-5 Investment Summit hosted by Invest in the USA (IIUSA).

Should you choose a Limited Company or an Unlimited Company when starting a business in Hong Kong? This article provides an in-depth comparison in terms of shareholder liability, taxation, costs, and more to help you make the best decision!

On May 30, the Hong Kong government announced a new Technical Professional List, opening applications for eight professions, including nurses, IT professionals, and aircraft maintenance technicians. Eligible skilled workers aged 18 to 40 can obtain a three-year work visa, with applications officially opening in late June! The scheme will run for three years, offering 10,000 quotas in total, with a cap of 3,000 per profession.

On May 27, Trump issued an order directing U.S. consulates worldwide to suspend visa processing for students and visiting scholars, while also implementing social media background checks for all international students planning to study in the U.S.

Following the launch of Hong Kong’s Re-domiciliation Regime, global insurance giant AXA (Bermuda) has become one of the first movers to shift its place of incorporation to Hong Kong, now renamed AXA Financial Insurance (Hong Kong).

The Hong Kong government has introduced a “Re-domiciliation Regime,” allowing overseas companies to move their place of incorporation to Hong Kong without the need for liquidation.

The Hong Kong IPO market has seen explosive growth, with a total of 22 new listed companies raising over 60 billion HKD, marking a sixfold increase compared to the same period last year. Hong Kong remains the leader in global stock fundraising.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently announced modifications to the "Immigration White Paper."

Since 2025, former President Donald Trump's remarks and policies have contributed to a continued weakening of the U.S. dollar. The U.S. Dollar Index once fell below 98, with a cumulative drop of nearly 9%, hitting a three-year low.

On May 3, 94-year-old investment legend Warren Buffett announced at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders' meeting that he will step down as CEO by the end of this year. He recommended Vice Chairman Greg Abel as his successor.

Since taking office, Donald Trump has pushed forward a series of major reform measures on both domestic and international issues. During his campaign, Trump made numerous promises, and as the first 100 days have passed, there has been significant attention on whether he has fulfilled these commitments.

The Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff policy has intensified global market uncertainty, while China has continued to demonstrate composure and resilience. The future of U.S.-China economic and trade relations remains uncertain and will depend on the direction of both sides’ policies and progress in negotiations.

The first batch of Top Talent Pass Scheme visas is approaching expiry. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare stated that the renewal situation is generally in line with government expectations and that the second quarter will mark the peak of renewal applications. The government remains confident in achieving the goal of 50,000 renewals.

As the situation developed, Trump decided to suspend reciprocal tariffs on more than 75 countries worldwide, significantly lowering the tariff rate to 10%. However, the tariffs on Chinese goods will continue to rise to 125%.

On April 2 (U.S. time), Trump announced that starting from April 5, the U.S. would impose tariffs of varying degrees on imports from approximately 60 trade nations, including the EU and China.

The New Zealand Minister of Immigration recently announced significant changes to the investment immigration policy, making this a major opportunity for those considering investment immigration to New Zealand.

In the current highly competitive global market, many companies are choosing to go global, expanding into overseas markets in search of greater business opportunities.

Family office is an advisory organization that provides comprehensive wealth management and other professional services to wealthy families.

The number of companies based in Hong Kong increased by 10% in 2024, reaching a total of 9,960.