Hong Kong
Towngas Smart Energy Posts $1.58B 2025 Profit as Gas Sales Climb
Towngas Smart Energy Posts $1.58B 2025 Profit as Gas Sales Climb
Rising industrial and commercial gas demand drove higher profits.
AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges
Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong reported a 12% per-share profit growth driven by Asia’s demand for savings.
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
The region attracted expansion interest from 29% of APAC executives.
HMG, HK Data seal AI deal for cross-border GBA healthcare
eTPA reduces overhead, protects data privacy in insurance processing.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports profit edges up to $312m in 2025
Revenue also increased by 11% YoY to $1.6b.
Hong Kong tops Asia salary growth as 60% job‑hop for raises
But, even with strong mover’s premium, only 41% of professionals plan job changes in 2026.
Cathay Pacific ranks second in 2026 airline safety awards; HK Express named top low-cost carrier
AirlineRatings.com ranks carriers using safety records, fleet age, pilot training, audits, and turbulence performance.
Hong Kong moves to secure fuel supply amid oil disruption
Authorities step up pricing oversight and contingency plans.
MTR Lab and ZGC Science City forge startup partnership
Tie-up targets AI and smart-city ventures.
Cathay Pacific cancels Dubai and Riyadh flights through 30 April
The cancellations cover both passenger and freighter services.
HK Electric profit up to $3.15b in 2025 as supply reliability remains high
The 2025 results show under 30 seconds of unplanned downtime per customer as gas output hits 69%.
Prudential profit rockets 71% in 2025
Its new business profit also rose 12% to $2.78b.
The Royal Garden Kowloon East targets families and pet owners
Standard rooms cost $1,400, villas $2,500–$3,000, and suites $4,000–$5,000.
Hong Kong ranks ninth in cross-border property capital
Outbound flows reached US$4.93b in 2025.
Two Peak Road redevelopment sites launched for tender
The property has a combined site area of about 28,620 sq ft across two lots.
AIA expands wealth services for HNW segment with Alta Prestige centre
The firm targets ultra-wealthy with a new advisory centre.
Hong Kong to enforce duty stamps, standardised tobacco packaging by Q2 2027
The new tobacco rules target appeal and illicit trade.
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