Hong Kong
Hong Kong seals 96 agreements in Central Asia push
Hong Kong seals 96 agreements in Central Asia push
The deals span logistics, infrastructure, finance, professional services, and mining.
Hong Kong posts $35.2b balance of payments surplus in Q1
The current account surplus narrowed sharply as the city’s goods deficit widened to $92.8b.
Hong Kong firms shift to premium services as mainland rivals catch up
Partnerships become key to understanding local markets and meeting regulations.
Hong Kong Q1 real GDP growth rises to 5.9% on trade gains
Construction rebounded to a 7.6% rise after a prior quarter decline.
St. Paul's Hospital cuts boiler emissions in HK with Shell renewable diesel blend
It offers up to 30% less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
ShanCom Bank offers exclusive mortgages for Henderson buyers
Buyers are offered a cash rebate of up to 1.3% and first-year home insurance.
Capital repatriation isn't a retreat — it’s Hong Kong’s regulatory graduation
What it will find is a wealth-management industry anchored in formal channels rather than regulatory ambiguity.
Hong Kong and Fujian deepen cooperation in finance, trade
The new pacts also cover innovation and tech and education.
Student housing gap set to hit 147,200 beds by 2030
Office conversions picked up as demand outstrips pipeline across the city.
Hong Kong workers adopt AI faster than organisations: Microsoft
Only 19% of AI users said their leadership is consistently aligned on the technology.
Hong Kong attracts global talent beyond finance: report
Mainland China was the largest source of international workers, whilst 70.4% were aged between 25 and 44.
Hong Kong accelerates methanol transport rollout with Towngas–Geely pact
The plan covers fuel supply, refuelling sites, and vehicle deployment.
Hong Kong should build the Asia–Latin America investment corridor
The next corridor will be built by capital, contracts, governance, and trust.
Bond futures contract debuts in HK under new mainland policy actions
It will enable investors to manage their interest rate exposures more efficiently.
Contractor shortage emerges as top hiring hurdle in Hong Kong
Firms struggle to secure talent even as demand for contract workers grows.
Hong Kong enters ‘year of the carve-out’ as M&A rebounds
Deal value hit a decade-high $289b in the first quarter.
Home prices may rise up to 10% in 2026: Knight Frank
Residential transactions are projected to increase 20%.
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