In Focus

Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs

Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.

Confidential filing may draw more dual listings, biotech IPOs

Tech listings may come from China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Middle East.

Retirement planning fuels market for home upgrades

Senior-focused remodellers could grow from fewer than 10 to hundreds in 10 years.

Employers told to prep for cost of part-time work bill

The F&B, tourism, retail, and entertainment industries will be the most affected.

Tax cuts unlikely to lift Hong Kong home prices

They could boost sentiment and reinforce signs of a stabilising property market.

MBA admissions fall on tech mismatch

There have been more female and overseas applicants in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong urged to mandate disclosure of data centers’ power use

A law that will take effect in August only requires audits every five years.

Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2025

 Healthcare startups dominated the list.

Gov’t R&D push may drive startup growth in Hong Kong

Universities are at the forefront of the thrust to create new businesses.

Repurposed college homes may address Hong Kong office slump

Grade B and C offices are likely to benefit from the conversions.

‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently

Tram ridership is still 15% below 2018 levels, according to its operator.

Shenzhen tourists spur Hong Kong retail demand

A more lenient entry policy is benefiting tourism-related sectors.

More building arbiters wanted as Hong Kong quickens dispute process

Lawyers, surveyors, engineers, and architects with a track record in handling claims will be in demand.

‘Top talent’ lured by Hong Kong can’t find jobs

Critics say the job program is too broad and not diverse enough.

Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice

Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.

Kai Tak Sports Park needs strong event pitch to attract visitors

Hong Kong’s biggest stadium may need to host 150 events of different sizes yearly to be commercially viable.