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In the age of AI, creativity is the decisive advantage
In the age of AI, creativity is the decisive advantage
In Hong Kong, 61% of workers use AI daily, and 49% of that use goes to creative problem-solving rather than duplicate tasks.
Hong Kong cleared stablecoins for take-off. Getting them to work across Asia is the hard part
Regulators treat stablecoins as part of the financial system.
Manulife’s Asia business sees profit soar 28% in Q2 2026
Annualised premium equivalent volume advanced 21% to $1.50b.
Finweek KL 2026: Where European capital meets ASEAN scale
The premier EU–ASEAN institutional fintech summit brings 1,000+ delegates to PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur on 11 to 13 November 2026 for three days of cross-border deal-making.
Choosier buyers steer auctions toward rare art
Provenance and quality drive bidding amidst rising ultra-high-net-worth demand.
Sun Life reported income falls 49.9% to $340m in Q1 2026
Underlying earnings per share stood at C$1.9 in the quarter.
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Outpatient utilisation index rose 101% in two years.
Endowus rolls out two investment portfolios in HK, SG
Income Enhanced Conservative and Income Enhanced Aggressiveness are now available.
Hong Kong offers 535 market stalls for December public auction
The auctions will cover cooked food, fresh meat, seafood, fresh produce and other sundry trade categories.
Empower transformative advisory practices with QuickBooks Advanced
Experts discussed how advanced accounting tools enable firms to scale operations, enhance advisory services, and embrace technology.
Khoon Group names new directors after resignation of chairman, CEO
The board reshuffle marks next phase of management transition.
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
Expansion aligns with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 vision.
Cathay boosts pilot training capacity amidst $100b fleet modernisation drive
New A320neo simulator forms part of $100b investment plan.
Intuit experts highlight how smarter digital finance tools are transforming business growth across Asia
With the rapid pace of digitalisation, businesses must evolve with tools like QuickBooks Advanced to stay competitive and deliver greater strategic value.
SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake
Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.
Free wi-fi available for Cathay Gold passengers starting 15 Nov.
Airliner’s first, business class passengers can soon avail of the service
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In the age of AI, creativity is the decisive advantage
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