Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s travel and medical insurance complaints rise 33%
The Bureau recorded 857 travel and medical insurance complaints in 2025.
Jobless rate falls to 3.7%
Underemployment also eased to 1.6%.
Hong Kong approves 15 building plans in February
Occupation permits cover 1,068 housing units.
DFI keeps 2026 profit outlook after stronger quarter
Q1 operating profit rises 12%.
HKT and ASTRI to open joint R&D lab at HSITP
Partnership targets AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.
Hong Kong backs collaborative contracts as disputes stay lower
Survey points to stronger trust across projects.
Hong Kong to open Fanling Bypass on 3 May
Route under Northern Metropolis cuts peak travel time.
Investment seen rising up to 10% in 2026
Living assets drive rebound in deals.
Autonomous truck rollout at HPH Trust amidst Hong Kong’s smart port push
Six driverless units enter live cargo lanes at Terminal 4 reshaping port logistics operations.
SUNRATE joins Hong Kong strategic enterprise programme
Payments firm plans deeper fintech investment.
HKPC, Malaysian manufacturers group sign ASEAN industry pact
MoU targets AI, Industry 4.0, and supply chains.
External trade surges 27.4% in February but momentum eases across key markets
Imports and exports gre whilst industrial leasing sees rare expansion deal in Yuen Long.
Corporate breaches seen as main scam entry point by 66% of consumers
Over half reported exposure to scam attempts, exceeding the APAC average of 54%.
HA to launch digital maternity, sick leave certificates on 24 April
Such records will have the same legal status as paper versions.
Causeway Bay’s BIZ AURA up for sale via public tender
The property has a total gross floor area of approximately 36,100 sq ft.
Flexible workspace demand jumps 27% as core districts drive growth
Meanwhile, Tsim Sha Tsui saw a 47% demand spike in the first two months of the year.
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