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Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market
Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market
Art fairs accounted for 35% of global dealer turnover in 2025.
Hong Kong firms shift to premium services as mainland rivals catch up
Partnerships become key to understanding local markets and meeting regulations.
Choosier buyers steer auctions toward rare art
Provenance and quality drive bidding amidst rising ultra-high-net-worth demand.
Hong Kong enters ‘year of the carve-out’ as M&A rebounds
Deal value hit a decade-high $289b in the first quarter.
Cigna pushes early health support as medical costs rise
Its CEO’s first-year focus includes expanding coverage in Mainland China.
OWOWWW eyes air services beyond drone shows
The startup owns more than 1,000 drones for aerial displays.
Employers seek broader immigration reforms
Companies want greater flexibility for internal transfers and hiring.
Hong Kong port platform expands into trade finance
The system targets SMEs that face high financing costs and slow loan approvals.
Towngas targets construction sites, data centres in hydrogen push
Cost and regulation remain hurdles to wider adoption of the clean fuel.
Hong Kong IPO rebound faces pricing hurdle
Weak trading debuts could weigh on investor appetite.
Hong Kong tightens rules for family offices as tax scope widens
The tests ensure a genuine economic presence.
SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Hong Kong tax relief changes may extend to LLPs
The plan will keep the city’s tax regime aligned with modern business structures.
IPOs spur bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
The Executive Centre opens upgraded workspace at One IFC
The floor features a lounge with interiors inspired by waves and the city skyline.
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
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