Hong Kong
Only 2% of Hong Kong firms are fully AI-ready: report
Only 2% of Hong Kong firms are fully AI-ready: report
Only 52% of local firms think they can capture financial value in AI, Cisco study finds.
Hong Kong spent $130m in public healthcare in 2023/24
Care for ageing population was cited for increase.
Gov’t halts poultry imports from UK, Poland over bird flu outbreaks
The affected areas include Cheshire East, Ostróda, and Konin Districts.
PAOBank, OneConnect to use advanced AI to fight deepfakes
The firms join Hong Kong’s fraud detection cohort.
Rising transport costs push Hong Kong part-time workers towards flexible roles
Nearly 45% said commuting costs make part-time work financially unsustainable.
Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine hospital to begin services in December
It is expected to provide full inpatient services by the end of 2030.
HK approves ride-hailing service bill 2025
The ordinance will be gazetted on 24 October.
7 in 10 Hong Kong seniors are financially underprepared, AIA says
Nearly 60% have no clear savings plan.
Lands Department registers 22 lease modifications in Q3
It also registered three land exchanges during the quarter.
HK’s first Chinese medicine hospital to open in December
It will operate 25 day-patient beds in the first year.
45% of professionals in HK prioritise salary over work-life balance
Only 24% prioritise work-life balance.
Hong Kong MTR names new chairman
Dr. Jacob Kam Chak-pui’s will assume the post, starting 1 Jan. 2026
Court fines firm for obstructing SFC investigations
Investigations relate to suspected initial public offering fraud and misleading information.
HKEX to launch Hang Seng Biotech Index Futures
It will keep track of the 30 largest southbound Stock Connect-eligible biotech companies in HK.
Hong Kong SME sentiment edges higher in September but remains weak
Despite the improvement, the reading remains below the neutral 50 mark.
Health Bureau to launch schemes promoting eHealth adoption
This includes a monthly subsidy of $500 per registered doctor for private HCPs.
ShopBack Pay officially launches in Hong Kong
Octopus has added it as a payment option.
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