Hong Kong

Hong Kong business leaders take defensive stance as tariffs reshape costs

37% of Hong Kong leaders said they had paused major investment decisions, and a quarter have implemented hiring freezes.

Far East Consortium sells Perth Ritz-Carlton stake for $515m

An instalment of $103.45m (A$20m) has already been paid by Generation Essentials Group to Far East Consortium.

Patek Philippe announces the WATCH ART grand exhibition Milan 2026

For the seventh of its Grand Exhibitions across the world, Patek Philippe has chosen one of its leading historic markets: Italy.

KPay, Global Payments launch ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ service

Merchants can accept contactless payments using an iPhone XS or a later model.

Gov’t launches consultation on crypto reporting rules

The move follows plans to complete legislative amendments in 2026.

Government cites economic growth but warns of external risks

Diffusion index on business receipts dipped in November.

IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts

Service industries will also benefit from continued improvement in local consumer sentiment.

HKEX launches Tech 100 Index as its first Hong Kong equity benchmark

To support product development, HKEX has signed a licensing agreement with E Fund Management.

Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push

Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.

Employers face tight supply as selective scarcity slows hiring

Beyond technical capability, employers increasingly value Mandarin proficiency alongside English and Cantonese.

Gov't signs IP deals with Cambodia and Malaysia

The agreements outlined information exchange, training and commercialisation initiatives.

SW Hong Kong’s Gloria So highlights good governance as enabler of trust, reputation, success

She advised organisations to embed IT risk management into enterprise risk frameworks to strengthen controls.

Hong Kong employers brace for disruption as AI hits admin roles hardest

53% of employers expect more than a quarter of their staff will require reskilling, and 26% expect more than half will need new skills.

Prudential unit files IPO to sell 9.91% stake

It has filed a Red Herring Prospectus for the IPO.