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Manufacturers face higher input costs as El Niño lifts commodity prices

Palm oil and natural rubber prices have risen more than 24% this year.
21 hours ago

HKMA base rate hike puts H2 residential sales under pressure

Higher prime rates by banks could raise mortgage costs, CBRE said.
3 days ago

Northern Metropolis university towns put education property in focus

The project could create a major education real estate cluster, CBRE said.
4 days ago

Northern Metropolis to anchor First Five-Year Plan: Morgan Stanley

Key focus areas include its execution and talent attraction.
5 days ago

Cost concerns temper Hong Kong support for climate policies

Only 62% support policies amongst households earning below $15,000 per month.

Hong Kong private equity firms seek control deals

Buyout transactions hit $165.4b this year, double the value of growth investments.

Hong Kong tops green finance ranking as SEA firms seek cheaper funding

The city ranked ahead of Singapore, Shanghai, London, and New York.

Hong Kong ranks fourth in Asia-Pacific for employee equity pay

The city tied with the Philippines, behind Australia, Singapore and India in 2025. 

Hong Kong firms buy offices after price slump

Grade A office prices remained 49% below their 2018 peak in Q2.

Streaming, digital ads to drive media market to $117.6b by 2030

OTT revenue is forecast to rise to $3.76b throughout the forecast period.

AI raises heat on Hong Kong data centres

The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year.

Hong Kong investors turn hotels into student housing

Office deals also rise as companies seek larger spaces for their own use.

Hong Kong told to build night-time attractions to capture Shenzhen spending

Huanggang Port is expected to handle about 200,000 passenger trips daily.

Hong Kong restaurants face tougher recipe for hiring

It could push operators to rethink pay and staffing.

Luxury rents seen up 5% as Hong Kong expat relocations rise 20% in H1

Relocation demand is projected to grow at least 10% in 2027.

Digital leaders driving innovation honoured at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The awards programme gathered the country’s technology leaders who have turned digital innovation into business impact.