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HSI surges 27% in 2025 as AI hardware pivot axes 4-year slump
HSI surges 27% in 2025 as AI hardware pivot axes 4-year slump
IPO momentum, AI tech growth, and regulatory reforms boost the region’s equities.
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PwC demands tax overhaul as land revenue misses by 38%
Total fiscal reserves are projected to fall to $654.1b by the end of March 2026.
2 days ago
Gov't launches $200m port system for real-time cargo tracking
The platform features a single-entry function for multi-agency trade declarations.
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Dollar slide, tariffs and AI doubts to test investors in 2026
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
Central vacancy falls as financial firms add space
The trend is likely to continue this year.
VC and private equity fundings in Hong Kong peak to $332m in December
Late-stage rounds accounted for 66.3% of funding during the month.
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.
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