The HKMA and CMU Omniclear are leading Hong Kong’s ambitions to internationalise the use of Chinese bonds in global trading. The development of the innovative infrastructure represents a breakthrough for Rmb repos, clearing, settlement and custody.

The Swedish firm has said that it is no longer providing financial guidance for 2025 and 2026, with job losses expected across its global workforce.

The potential tariffs involve antidumping investigations connected to around $12bn of solar cells exported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, with some specific companies targeted.

The games, if they go ahead, potentially in 2027, are expected to bring economic benefits to the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong, and countries part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Staking activities using two funds will be made available on April 25 and May 15, respectively.

Asia’s fixed income markets began 2025 on a stable footing, buoyed by falling rates and policy support from China; however, as credit spreads rise amid tariff mayhem, investors are seeking pockets of opportunities such as NBFIs and LGFVs.

The DRs represent HKEX-listed Chinese firms including Alibaba, Tencent and Xiaomi.

The cooperation includes a new arrangement between the HKMA and AMCM to facilitate a cross-border investment channel to clear, settle, and hold bonds registered in either market; bond deals are climbing strongly in Macau.

Read on for the winners of the 29th iteration of the FinanceAsia Awards, across mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan.

US president Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs above the 10% already imposed, except for Chinese goods, with tariffs now at 145% after China retaliated; Trump has now put tariff exemptions on smartphones, electronics and computers.