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AI hardware upcycle drives export forecast past 20%
AI hardware upcycle drives export forecast past 20%
AI-driven demand for electronics lifted exports by 36.2% in the first five months of 2026.
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High living costs leave 51% of locals short of six-month buffer
Nearly seven in 10 say inflation has made monthly expenses harder to meet.
1 day ago
Legacy systems, data gaps slow treasury hub growth: report
Fragmented data and weak integration hinder treasury transformation across Asia.
2 days ago
Singapore, Hong Kong take rival paths to capture global gold trade
One builds MAS-backed vaulting for central banks, the other opens a pipeline to Shanghai.
3 days ago
Central office crunch fuels Wan Chai and Causeway Bay leasing surge
The net take-up hit its highest monthly level in more than two years, JLL says.
4 days ago
HKIC told to set clearer property investment rules
Core office vacancy could fall below 6% by 2030.
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.
Graduates shift from postgraduate degrees to certifications as AI changes hiring
Three quarters of graduates use AI in job applications as soft skills gain priority.
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.
China Decree 837 dims mainland demand for HK homes: report
Residential prices are still expected to rise 7% this year.
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