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StashAway: Cash hoarders lose $140,000 on stagnant 2% bank yields
StashAway: Cash hoarders lose $140,000 on stagnant 2% bank yields
StashAway says a disciplined plan of periodic contributions can beat leaving money untouched in low-yield accounts.
JLL: Hong Kong data centres surge as 4.8m sq ft pipeline hits 2026
JLL: Hong Kong data centres surge as 4.8m sq ft pipeline hits 2026
2022-2025 completions totalled 1.8m sq ft and more than 150 MW of critical IT load, JLL said.
HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea
HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea
It remains a global leader in funding research but struggles to convert that capital into marketable patents and goods.
Central office rents surge 8% as Hong Kong Island slumps
Central office rents surge 8% as Hong Kong Island slumps
Central premium towers defy the broader island decline with a projected 8% rental climb.
Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025
Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025
Hotels and serviced apartments totalled $6.3b; en-bloc residential rose 145% to $1.3b, it said.
Forthright Securities takes 14,000 sq ft Sheung Wan flagship store
Forthright Securities takes 14,000 sq ft Sheung Wan flagship store
Golden Centre site has ad panels and digital screens facing Des Voeux Road Central and Queen’s Road Central.
HK hit by 2,214 illegal building reports in one month
HK hit by 2,214 illegal building reports in one month
Authorities issued 413 removal orders and six demolition consents.
HK launches CMHHK amidst traditional medicine growth
HK launches CMHHK amidst traditional medicine growth
The launch pairs a new hospital with standards-setting and research support.
ASEAN expansion accelerates for 73% of GBA firms: study
ASEAN expansion accelerates for 73% of GBA firms: study
Singapore draws a further 23% uplift for financing roles and regional HQ functions, the survey shows.

Exclusives

Markets & Investing Dollar slide, tariffs and AI doubts to test investors in 2026
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
Commercial Property Central vacancy falls as financial firms add space
The trend is likely to continue this year.
Insurance Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.
Professional Services/Legal Law firms boost hiring for deal, restructuring lawyers
There’s also strong demand for aviation, shipping, and construction advice.
Economy Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Healthcare Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push
Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.

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