Hong Kong, Singapore and the new China gateway


Even if it is true that Hong Kong’s importance for China is fading, how much does this matter? — Reuters

THERE is a growing perception that Hong Kong is losing its allure as a gateway to and from China. One of the questions that analysts and economists are pondering is: To what extent can Singapore fill the emerging gaps?

Over the past three years, several reports point to international companies being forced to reconsider their future in Hong Kong.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Insight

Why Ford expands partnership with top Chinese battery maker
AI bubble unlikely to pop in 2026
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return
Forwarded as received: Why we are ‘stupid’ again
Is South Korea betting too much on AI?
Which bullish 2026 equity plays do not require AI euphoria?
The Malaysian tax landscape in 2026
Easy money defined Asia in 2025 but it is getting harder now
Cocoa prices fall. Why isn’t chocolate cheaper?
AI boom brings flood of debt to ultrasafe market

Others Also Read