Hong Kong

Startups' AI use jumps 473% as developer tools lead adoption

Startups' AI use jumps 473% as developer tools lead adoption

Travel, payroll, and office spending also climbed as firms scaled operations.
18 hours ago

Graduates shift from postgraduate degrees to certifications as AI changes hiring

Three quarters of graduates use AI in job applications as soft skills gain priority.
21 hours ago

Jobless rate steady at 3.7% in March to May

The underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.5%, whilst total employment slipped slightly.
21 hours ago

Goods exports volume up 32.3% in April

Import volume also rose 34.0% YoY, whilst export and import prices increased.
21 hours ago

Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push

Designated travel plans can include a HK$20 ePremium Coupon.
22 hours ago

Zurich Hong Kong backs robot micro-insurance

YAS customers will get scenario-based protection for insured robot incidents.
22 hours ago

GNI outpaces GDP in Q1 on investment income inflows

Net primary income inflows outweigh stronger domestic output growth trends.
1 day ago

OWOWWW eyes air services beyond drone shows

The startup owns more than 1,000 drones for aerial displays.
1 day ago

Employers seek broader immigration reforms

Companies want greater flexibility for internal transfers and hiring.
1 day ago

Prudential Hong Kong launches Cantonese voice challenge

Cyberport joined the competition to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions.
1 day ago

Hong Kong AI cohort grows amidst governance pressure

Stephen Yiu said insurers are showing stronger ownership in strategy selection.
1 day ago

Credit card balances rise as revolving lines fall

Personal loans and credit cards grow whilst revolving credit and loan-on-card shrink.
2 days ago

Gov’t seeks public views on first five-year development plan

Key priorities include the Northern Metropolis and green transformation. 
2 days ago

Hong Kong tightens F&B worker imports under new labour rules

Restaurant operators must meet a 3:1 local-to-imported worker ratio. 
2 days ago

Hong Kong port platform expands into trade finance

The system targets SMEs that face high financing costs and slow loan approvals.
2 days ago

Luxury hotels shine as Asia Pacific deals rise 77%

Tightly held ownership and limited new supply continue to support the city’s premium hotel market.
2 days ago

Manufacturing output slows in Q1 as producer prices surge

Production rose 3.1% in Q1, whilst producer prices jumped 17.7%.
3 days ago