Hong Kong
PwC proposes cutting Chapter 18C market-cap threshold to $2b
PwC proposes cutting Chapter 18C market-cap threshold to $2b
Key companies include those in aerospace technology and the low-altitude economy.
Cathay Pacific to hike fuel surcharges starting August
This comes amidst rising jet fuel prices.
IHH launches North Asia Catalyst via Hong Kong, Shanghai
Startups can test solutions in hospitals across Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Tsimshatsui Grade A office vacancy falls to 6.7% in June
The district now records the lowest Grade A office vacancy rate amongst major districts.
Hong Kong insurance premiums jump 32.3% to $38b in Q1 2026
Long-term new office business reached $18.3b after a 51.1% annual increase.
Chinese Medicine Hospital launches integrated care programmes
First phase will prioritise post-stroke and lower-back-pain management.
Accident and emergency department waiting times improve after fee reforms: HA
More than 264,000 medical fee-waiver applications were approved in the first half of 2026.
Hong Kong approves fully driverless Airport Island trial
The Transport Department cleared the expansion after reviewing test reports and conducting site inspections.
Central office rents may rise 10%-15% in 2026: JLL
Residential transactions reached their highest monthly level since Hong Kong removed its property cooling measures.
China's hotpot chain Banu takes first international step in Hong Kong
The restaurant is scheduled to open in mid-November at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay.
HK workers least optimistic in Asia about AI career benefits
This comes despite 91% of the city’s professionals using the tech at work.
North Point redevelopment site offered for private sale
The vacant property can be developed for residential, office, commercial, or hotel use.
Kowloon City elderly care site launched for tender
The approved redevelopment scheme could provide 141 beds across an 11-storey care home.
Hutchison Port profit jumps 85% in H1 despite HK volume decline
Net profit climbed 47% even as Kwai Tsing terminals recorded a decline.
Hong Kong bucks APAC trend as targeted cyberattacks outpace ransomware
APT activity made up 37.6% of cyber incidents in the city.
Inflation holds at 2% in June
Higher utility and transport costs were partly offset by declines in basic food and durable goods prices.
Asset management AUM hits record $42.2t
Fund inflows, stronger IPO activity and tax reforms are supporting the sector’s recovery, KPMG said.
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