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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.
Trust planners face pressure as Hong Kong entrepreneurs go global
Differing legal systems can create friction for businesses operating across borders.
HK MBA demand shifts to specialised tracks
Enrolment across three local universities slipped 1.1% to 631 students last year.
Hong Kong Chinese medicine push hinges on digital, talent fixes
Subsidised outpatient slots at CMHHK were filled in the opening month.
Fintech startups to lead Hong Kong venture funding
Investors are putting money in fewer, more established firms.
Mortgage uptick offers relief to Hong Kong banks
Some lenders offer aggressive fixed-rate products to attract clients.
Hong Kong startups face tighter funding amidst shift to deep tech
Investors are focusing on firms with clear market demand and global potential.
Hong Kong eyes mainland investors with Tech 100 Index
About 400 firms have applied for listing, including seven global tech companies.
The Royal Garden Kowloon East targets families and pet owners
Standard rooms cost $1,400, villas $2,500–$3,000, and suites $4,000–$5,000.
Hong Kong eyes cross-border drones, air taxis in Greater Bay Area
Routes connecting the city to Shenzhen could slash last-mile delivery costs.
NEXX Global builds China–Gulf logistics platform
It automates orders, warehouse coordination, and shipment tracking.
Hong Kong ride-hailing law could push fares higher and wait times longer
Capping permitted vehicles could trigger supply shortages.
Hong Kong builders face cost hurdles in low-carbon push
Electric machinery and sustainable materials are scarce and costly.
HSBC's Vina Cheung sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption
She expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
uSMART opens Admiralty office with sunlit collaboration hubs
The office features two main meeting rooms designed to maximise natural light.
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