China

Fake App and Login Screens Target China Construction Bank Customers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites, mobile apps, and phishing login screens impersonating China Construction Bank (Asia).

Hong Kong Passes Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Bill
Hong Kong passed a bill to implement OECD crypto-asset reporting and amended common reporting standards to enhance tax transparency.

ClearVue Establishes Hong Kong R and D Base for Asian Expansion
Invest Hong Kong announced that Australian clean technology company ClearVue established a new global research and development base in Hong Kong.

HSBC Plans Global AI Institute in Hong Kong in 2027
HSBC outlined plans for a global AI institute in Hong Kong in 2027 during Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026.

Insilico Open-Sources AI Tool to Predict Personal Biomarker Changes
Insilico Medicine released Longevity Grok, an open-source multi-agent AI system built for Grok Bot that analyzes health records to forecast biomarker changes.

Hong Kong Plans Task Group for AI and Quantum Development
Hong Kong plans to set up a Task Group on Frontier Technology to plan development across AI, quantum, and aerospace sectors.

Hong Kong SME Delegation Tours Dongguan Robotics, Huawei Sites
The visit aims to help Hong Kong SMEs understand mainland innovation and explore opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong Plans AI Agent Guidelines, HK$1 Billion Subsidy
Hong Kong outlined plans to issue AI agent safety guidelines next year and inject HK$1 billion into its AI subsidy scheme.

Hong Kong sets up working group to update laws for AI adoption
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice announced an inter-departmental working group to review legislation for artificial intelligence alongside regulatory plans for digital assets.

HKMA Issues Scam Alert Over DBS Bank Phishing Messages
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about phishing instant messages targeting DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.