Hong Kong
AIA posts 13% rise in new business value in Q1 2026
China and Hong Kong led the growth.
UOB Hong Kong names Cliff Law as head of corporate banking
Law previously worked at a Hong Kong-headquartered bank.
Hang Lung opens 390,200 sq m Westlake 66
The Hangzhou mall is over 90% leased.
Mid-level roles prove hardest to fill as 83% of firms face talent shortages
Hiring stays cautious, whilst demand rises for adaptable, AI-ready professionals.
Total exports rise 35.8% to $618.4b in March
Exports of non-ferrous metals spiked by 175.9%
Towngas pilots hydrogen-powered EV charging at North Point HQ
The project uses green hydrogen from Tseung Kwan O landfill for zero-carbon power.
CTF Life launches plan offering up to 6.5% IRR
Customers can switch between advance balanced and conservative allocation modes.
HDI warns Victoria Peak defences may fail under extreme weather
Existing safeguards cut landslide risk by over 75% but face new limits.
Prudential’s new business profit climbs to $686m in Q1
APE sales also rise 6% as margins expand to two percentage points.
Hong Kong GBA confidence eases in Q1, still holds above neutral
The index fell from Q4 but stayed above 50 as financial services support growth outlook.
Cathay raises $2.1b from first HK dollar bond
The proceeds will support working capital needs.
DBS Bank taps Ascenda to boost rewards competition
Hong Kong launch begins 27 April as part of phased regional rollout.
SME growth hits record 68%
Confidence and solvency also reached survey highs.
Hong Kong life insurers’ premiums jump 51% in 2025
Non linked individual business supplied $40.6b in new office premiums.
Sun Life Hong Kong achieves record-breaking HK$11.8b in full-year new business APE in 2025
Broker channel continues to claim the top spot in the market.
+8 Partners appoints Wendy Kao deputy chair
Kao remains Taiwan chief representative for Rare Earth Insurance Partners.
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