InvestHK embarked on a visit to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region from May 9 to 16, with stops in Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Significant progress was made in forging robust partnerships and generating tangible business outcomes.

The Government welcomed the passage of the Stablecoins Bill by the Legislative Council on May 21 to establish a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) issuers in Hong Kong, to further enhance Hong Kong's regulatory framework on virtual-asset (VA) activities, thereby fostering financial stability and encouraging financial innovation.

InvestHK announced that the eighth edition of the Global Fast Track 2025 is now open for applications until September 21. This year, the programme will be expanded to include other verticals in addition to fintech, unleashing business opportunities for more technology companies in Hong Kong and worldwide.

As we celebrate InvestHK’s 25th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of these two events, HKFTW and SMUF are joining forces for a special 2025 edition, creating a bigger, bolder platform for innovation, investment, and growth.

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