Hong Kong

Jollibee picks Hong Kong for spin-off listing

Richard Shin will lead the separated company as chief executive.

Hong Kong Airlines launches direct Urumqi service

Flights operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with twice-weekly return services.

Retail sales rise 4.5% YoY to $31b in July

Sales value grew 8.9% in the first seven months of the year. 

Hong Kong deepens ties with Uzbekistan under legal pact

The MOU covers dispute resolution, legal policy and AI technology.

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.

Hang Seng Bank tests ‘AI vs AI’ controls in HKMA GenAI Sandbox++

The bank has pilots for retail banking and commercial banking.

Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September

Yearly priorities will reflect global conditions and economic forecasts, CE Lee says. 

Manulife Hong Kong joins GenA.I. Sandbox with two use cases

It will involve two use cases, one which helps advisors answer medical and critical illness enquiries.

HSBC recognised as the Enterprise Software - Banking winner for Connecto

Connecto is helping CIB simplify complexity, accelerate execution, and build for an AI-enabled future.

Sun Life Hong Kong Limited showcases MPF innovation at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

Its reference portfolios helped participating users record positive annual returns during the tool’s first year.

HSBC takes home App - Banking accolade for iAM Smart Step-up Authentication adoption

The initiative enabled authorised signatories to verify their identity via selfie-based facial recognition.

Vantive Healthcare Limited earns recognition at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The vital organ therapy company advances home-based care by integrating digital tools into a connected platform.

Chubb Life Insurance Hong Kong Limited wins at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The unified platform streamlines agency workflows whilst enhancing client engagement and operational compliance.

China CITIC Bank International Limited wins at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The bank integrated ESG loan tracking into its core front-end lending workflows to streamline regulatory compliance.

Maxim’s Group receives two honours at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026

Its commerce and content platform standardised integrations across brands and shortened feature delivery cycles.