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Hong Kong Redraws the Global Gold Trade Map: Can It Challenge London and Singapore?

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July 8, 2026

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Hong Kong has entered a new phase in the race for dominance in the global gold trade after officially launching a centralized gold settlement system and relaunching gold futures trading as part of a broad package of initiatives aimed at transforming the city into one of the world's leading gold trading and storage hubs. The move positions Hong Kong in direct competition with established centers led by London, while also challenging the rapidly rising regional rival, Singapore.

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Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 9, 2026

HAU Index: Is Asia Beginning to Break London's Grip on Global Gold Pricing?

Competition in the global gold market is no longer limited to production, consumption, or central bank reserves. It has now expanded to one of the industry's most influential mechanisms: gold price benchmarks. In a move that goes far beyond a technical upgrade, Hong Kong has launched a new gold benchmark index, known as HAU, in partnership with Bloomberg. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the city's position as a global gold trading hub while providing a regional benchmark that reflects price movements during Asian trading hours. The launch comes at a time when the majority of global gold demand is concentrated in Asia, even as the world's primary benchmark prices continue to be determined in London and New York.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’

Setting up a new regional chamber of commerce will “fulfil a long-felt need” to bridge the gap between the Greater Bay Area and Asean, with Hong Kong acting as a “natural connector”, the business group’s inaugural chairman has said. But given existing agreements and bilateral relations between the city and individual member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, analysts said the economic benefits introduced by the new chamber were likely to be more modest than dramatic. The Asean...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Pelancong Malaysia mula guna laluan baharu ke Hat Yai

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Pelancong Malaysia yang menuju Hat Yai dan beberapa destinasi lain di selatan Thailand mula menggunakan laluan baharu yang menghubungkan Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam dengan Kompleks Kastam, Imigresen dan Kuarantin (CIQ) Sadao. Tinjauan Mingguan Malaysia pada hari pertama pengoperasian semalam mendapati, pengguna mula melalui jajaran baharu itu ... Read more The post Pelancong Malaysia mula guna laluan baharu ke Hat Yai appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest

Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest

Bloomberg

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· Jun 29, 2026

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Related coverage for "Hong Kong Redraws the Global Gold Trade Map: Can It Challenge London and Singapore?": Sada Elbalad — HAU Index: Is Asia Beginning to Break London's Grip on Global Gold Pricing?. South China Morning Post — New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’. Utusan Malaysia — Pelancong Malaysia mula guna laluan baharu ke Hat Yai. Trend News Agency — Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest. Bloomberg — US, Iran To Halt Attacks; Korea Looks to Cement AI Lead | The Asia Trade 6/29/2026