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Hong Kong’s most notable lawyers under 40
Eleven men and nine women made it to the list.
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10 best ways to invest in 2025
Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.
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Derivatives may sharpen Hong Kong edge in gold trade
A plan to increase its vault capacity means it can offer cheaper storage rates than London.
Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.
Hong Kong Residency rule could boost office sector
The ultra-rich are also expected to set up family offices in the city.
Family office growth fuels HK’s private wealth management sector optimism
The sector's Assets Under Management (AUM) almost tripled in 2023 compared to 2022.
Two-thirds of Hong Kong entrepreneurs lack plans for wealth transfer
Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong lag global peers in succession strategies.
Hong Kong ban on cramped flats could spur rent hikes
The policy may cut supply and force landlords to pass on renovation costs to tenants.
HENRYs seeking loans surge 60% as living costs climb
The borrowers primarily applied for loans to repay debts and fund business expansions.
Safety concerns cloud Hong Kong’s ‘green’ transport ambitions
Hydrogen fuel is volatile, highly flammable and expensive, an energy expert says.
Rich Hong Kong families sell mansions at a loss to repay debt
A stuttering economy has driven some to offload their assets for as low as half the price.
Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules
Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.
Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump
Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.
Hong Kongers sceptical of tech progress despite recognising future potential
About half of citizens said technological progress harms people's lives.
College homes, industrial sites a bright spot in Hong Kong property slump
Converted hotels and industrial estates offer investors a lifeline.
What will drive Hong Kong’s insurance market to reach $127b in 2032?
Chronic diseases and ageing population are driving the demand for life insurance.
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