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HKUST, CalmCar launch physical AI innovation centre
HKUST, CalmCar launch physical AI innovation centre
The centre will focus on physical AI technologies for autonomous driving, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
Hong Kong ranks 13th in global talent cities index
Hong Kong ranks 13th in global talent cities index
Leading cities remain key hubs for capital, talent, and decision-making despite rising talent and operating costs.
Hong Kong signs 43 deals with Kazakhstan firms
Hong Kong signs 43 deals with Kazakhstan firms
The agreements cover aviation, finance and trade, innovation and technology, among others.
Logistics EV manager DST files Hong Kong IPO
Logistics EV manager DST files Hong Kong IPO
Co-developed vehicles account for over 75.3% of its managed EV fleet.
Retail sales rise 8.6% in April
Retail sales rise 8.6% in April
Online retail sales jumped 30.6%, accounting for 9.7% of total retail sales during the month.
Manulife Hong Kong taps Alibaba Cloud for AI push
Manulife Hong Kong taps Alibaba Cloud for AI push
The insurer will test AI uses across customer service fraud checks and operations.
Property sales slip 1.8% MoM in May
Property sales slip 1.8% MoM in May
Building unit transaction value was nearly flat month-on-month at $72.8b. 
Chubb Life adds 3-year option to flagship savings plan
Chubb Life adds 3-year option to flagship savings plan
The new structure targets faster capital recovery and wealth accumulation goals.
Civil service pay indicators set at up to 4.12%
Civil service pay indicators set at up to 4.12%
The net pay trend indicators will be among the factors considered for the 2026 to 2027 civil service pay adjustment.

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Professional Services/Legal Hong Kong tax relief changes may extend to LLPs
The plan will keep the city’s tax regime aligned with modern business structures.
Financial Services IPOs spur bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Commercial Property The Executive Centre opens upgraded workspace at One IFC
The floor features a lounge with interiors inspired by waves and the city skyline.
Insurance Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Insurance Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Residential Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.

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