(Jan 28): Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported a record investment gain of HK$331 billion (RM166.27 billion) in 2025, helped by rising global markets. The fund delivered an investment gain of 8%, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Hong Kong stock holdings and overseas equities posted a HK$108 billion increase. It earned HK$142 billion from bonds, HK$38 billion from foreign exchange and HK$42.4 billion on other investments. A drop in the US currency will also weaken the Hong Kong dollar, impacting the price of imports as well as the active cross-border consumption with neighbouring China.

Source: The Edge Markets January 28, 2026 09:10 UTC