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Reinsurers to absorb 'significant' claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
Reinsurers to absorb 'significant' claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
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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.
Hong Kong businesses optimistic heading into Q4
The hiring appetite was also largelt steady.
Hong Kong surpasses 2,700 family offices
Strong financial infrastructure and China access drive growth.
45% of professionals in HK prioritise salary over work-life balance
Only 24% prioritise work-life balance.
Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2025
Realtors in the office market are at the top of the list, taking seven spots.
Tokenisation, tech pushed to revive property market
It could cut transaction costs by as much as 30%.
Hong Kong relaxes info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Private equity bets on Hong Kong real estate
Investors eye Pan-Asian deals to minimize exposure to US trade risks.
Hong Kong programme for doctors may boost innovation
It could also stretch already limited resources in the short run.
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