Hong Kong
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.
PwC demands tax overhaul as land revenue misses by 38%
Total fiscal reserves are projected to fall to $654.1b by the end of March 2026.
China Taiping forecasts 225% profit rise on higher investment
The company’s insurance business remains stable and healthy.
BOCHK capitalisation strong but property risks remain
Fee income and treasury income will support its profitability through mid-2027.
Pak Tak signs MoU for planned Tanzanian gold company acquisition
It plans to acquire a partial or total equity stake in a gold explorer and producer.
PAObank uses PCS to replace traditional freight documentation
PAObank is the first digital bank to participate in the commercial data interchange initiative.
Gov't launches $200m port system for real-time cargo tracking
The platform features a single-entry function for multi-agency trade declarations.
Tenders open for 4,200-unit light housing in Tuen Mun
Intake is tentatively scheduled in the third quarter of the year.
Hong Kong to amend complaint system ahead of new medical reform bill
Legislative changes are scheduled for the first half of the year.
HA rolls out Phase II of community health training programme
The five-year project will train primary healthcare personnel on the Mainland.
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
Despite recording the highest seat growth of any major hub in 2025, the facility is still chasing its pre-pandemic peak.
HK triples data pipeline as AI sparks $3t supercycle
AI inference requirements are forecast to surpass training as the dominant infrastructure demand by 2027.
HK warehouse rents to fall 5% as 9 million sq ft supply looms
Upcoming supply over the next three to five years will fuel competition.
HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea
It remains a global leader in funding research but struggles to convert that capital into marketable patents and goods.
Pre-pandemic visitor gap shadows hotel sector's 10.5% growth target
The sector faces a steep climb as tourist volumes sit 20.8% below previous highs.
Citywide Grade A office rents risk 3% slump amidst elevated vacancy
Overall vacancy rates hit 17.5% as 14.9 million square feet sit empty citywide.
Local retail rents slide 5% as card spending flees offshore
One-third of credit card transactions migrate abroad.
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