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Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.
Confidential filing may draw more dual listings, biotech IPOs
Tech listings may come from China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Middle East.
Probioverse eyes US$10m funding for wearables on gut care
It is also partnering with probiotic makers that target specific organ health.
The Z Label tests AI tools for products targeting Gen Z
The goal is to develop at least three tools into successful ventures.
Retirement planning fuels market for home upgrades
Senior-focused remodellers could grow from fewer than 10 to hundreds in 10 years.
Smoke-free public housing to cut health, repair costs
The savings can be channeled to other investments.
Employers told to prep for cost of part-time work bill
The F&B, tourism, retail, and entertainment industries will be the most affected.
Tax cuts unlikely to lift Hong Kong home prices
They could boost sentiment and reinforce signs of a stabilising property market.
Relaxed commercial event rules may spur pop-ups, ease retail bust
Social interaction during events is the future of retail and mixed-use development.
MBA admissions fall on tech mismatch
There have been more female and overseas applicants in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong urged to mandate disclosure of data centers’ power use
A law that will take effect in August only requires audits every five years.
Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2025
Healthcare startups dominated the list.
Canon Hong Kong zooms in on creators to drive growth
Cameras with vlogging functions are in demand, according to its CEO.
Planned US port call fees may cancel out Hong Kong refunds
The fees may have implications for Hong Kong-flagged container vessels.
Not only powder eyes Southeast Asian expansion
It plans to double its pool of partners by year-end.
Moshi Mosh AI turns fan culture into income
Creators make money by engaging fans with custom AI personas.
Deliveroo exit could heighten scrutiny of Keeta, Foodpanda
Regulators may have to enforce measures to prevent anti-competitive behaviour.
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