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Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.
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Law firms boost hiring for deal, restructuring lawyers
There’s also strong demand for aviation, shipping, and construction advice.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Hidden payment costs bite Hong Kong’s e-commerce margins
Most merchants lose up to 10% of their monthly revenue to payment failures, disputes, and processing delays.
Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push
Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.
Employers face tight supply as selective scarcity slows hiring
Beyond technical capability, employers increasingly value Mandarin proficiency alongside English and Cantonese.
Hong Kong’s bill could push some landlords out of subdivided unit market
Tighter standards may prompt some owners to withdraw rather than invest in upgrades.
Reinsurers to absorb 'significant' claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
Banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
ShopBack Pay targets Hong Kong F&B to drive user growth
It’s open to other sectors where it can widen rewards and back merchant expansion.
October trade jumps but deficit widens on strong import growth
Electronics-led demand lifted exports 17.5% and imports 18.3% YoY.
What’s driving Hong Kong’s hiring rebound?
Critical thinking, data analysis, creativity, and ethical decision-making are amongst the top skills in demand.
Jobless rate falls to 3.8% as labour force shrinks
Total employment stood at 3,672,700 or up 1,800 from the previous months.
Hong Kong maintains global supply chain superconnector status
It is driven by Mainland enterprises leveraging the city as their supply chain management centre.
Strong IPOs, rising stocks lift Hong Kong property sentiment
Still, industrial sector shows cautious optimism.
Why Hong Kong leads in governance amongst global smart cities
The city also led in developing open data and diversifying data categories.
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