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Streaming, digital ads to drive media market to $117.6b by 2030
Streaming, digital ads to drive media market to $117.6b by 2030
OTT revenue is forecast to rise to $3.76b throughout the forecast period.
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AI raises heat on Hong Kong data centres
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year.
1 day ago
Hong Kong investors turn hotels into student housing
Office deals also rise as companies seek larger spaces for their own use.
4 days ago
Hong Kong told to build night-time attractions to capture Shenzhen spending
Huanggang Port is expected to handle about 200,000 passenger trips daily.
5 days ago
Hong Kong restaurants face tougher recipe for hiring
It could push operators to rethink pay and staffing.
6 days ago
Luxury rents seen up 5% as Hong Kong expat relocations rise 20% in H1
Relocation demand is projected to grow at least 10% in 2027.
Digital leaders driving innovation honoured at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026
The awards programme gathered the country’s technology leaders who have turned digital innovation into business impact.
China rules tighten scrutiny of outbound deals via Hong Kong
Law adds national security reviews for technology-heavy transactions.
CBRE: $1.03b Hung Shui Kiu bid masks wider tech, site-formation costs
The consortium estimates $16.8b investment across homes, site works, and tech facilities.
UOB Hong Kong ties services to win cross-border business
The bank is gearing up for stronger private banking growth by 2030.
Langham gives hotels more local control as it expands
Thailand, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are next on the group’s expansion map.
July inflation slows to 1.7% on rates concession
Electricity, gas, and water prices jumped 10.8% as fuel pressures persist.
Jobless rate holds at 3.7% in May-July
Underemployment edged up to 1.7% during the period.
Hong Kong draws 70% of Asia funds as office vacancy hits 31‑month low
This reverses last year's tilt towards Singapore.
Export volume climbs 34.3% in June
Shipments to the US posted the largest increase, surging 85.2% YoY.
HK treasury tax reforms should take effect in 2026/27: PwC
PwC expects the changes to encourage more funds to flow into corporate treasury centres.
GDP forecast raised to 3.5%-4.5% after strongest first‑half in five years
Real GDP grew 5.1% in H1, with AI-related demand driving a 28.9% export surge.
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