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Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September
Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September
Yearly priorities will reflect global conditions and economic forecasts, CE Lee says.
Manulife Hong Kong joins GenA.I. Sandbox with two use cases
It will involve two use cases, one which helps advisors answer medical and critical illness enquiries.
Hong Kong tops Asian Cities Internationality Index in 2026
It also rose from fourth to third for the Innovation and Ideas dimension.
Prudential H1 2026 profit sinks 27% to $995m
New business earnings advanced 8% year on year to $1.4b.
Two sea-view offices at Wing On Plaza hit market for combined $116m
The portfolio is being sold with existing tenancies.
Goods exports ease to 50.7% growth, reaching $672.5b in July
Imports rose 41%, compared with a 45.4% increase in June.
SHEIN targets Hong Kong listing amidst slowing growth, profit slide
It is seeking to raise about HK$13.1b (US$1.7b).
Chinese Medicine Hospital to launch 24-hour inpatient care
The first phase will add 93 inpatient beds from 11 December.
Hong Kong fashion sector's ESG adoption jumps to 46%; buyers pay more
Nearly half of shoppers were willing to pay at least a 10% premium for ESG products.
Hong Kong-Peru trade deal scrapping tariffs on 98% of goods to enter into force
Import duties on 91.3% of tariff lines will be removed from 1 September.
FWD profit triples to record $172m in H1 2026
All four reportable segments contributed positively during the six-month period.
Hong Kong could gain $65b if smaller firms match big companies on AI
The tool could also unlock $590b in additional export income.
HashKey Exchange brings Franklin Templeton’s tokenised fund to Asia
They will also expand tokenised products across markets and asset classes.
Kwun Tong property offered for $220m
The asset has approval for conversion into a 128-bed student hostel.
Wing Tai Properties narrows H1 net loss to $95.4m
Its London property disposal gains helped lift core profit 64% to $177m.
Blue Cross expands cover as healthcare costs pressure firms
Average group premiums are expected to exceed HK$10,000 per employee.
Blue Cross upgrades medical plan as Hong Kong healthcare costs rise
Medical trend rate in the city is projected to hit 10.5% this year.
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