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HK and Shenzhen stage first joint stress test at Huanggang Port
HK and Shenzhen stage first joint stress test at Huanggang Port
Over 400 vehicle departures were staged to simulate traffic flows through the port.
Gov't expands Hong Kong media outreach in APAC under new deal
The ISD eyes editorial visits to Kuala Lumpur-based Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.
Ping An net profit jumps 36.1% to $14b in H1 2026
Revenue increased 12.6% year on year.
HAECO and CALC to develop joint engine platform
The agreement will see both firms explore an engine quick-turn platform in Hong Kong.
Champion REIT H1 net property income falls 9.3% to $780m
The gross value of its portfolio rose 0.5% to $56.43b as of 30 June.
Eight in 10 Mainland firms favour Hong Kong for overseas expansion
HKTDC survey points to demand for the city’s financial and professional services.
Transport Department deploys AI for traffic and licensing
AI traffic signals, licence approvals and anti‑bot systems aim to boost efficiency across the city's transport network.
Cathay makes Central Asia debut with Almaty flights
Flights will be available three times weekly.
Prudential Hong Kong expands Taikoo Place footprint to 83,000 sq ft
The insurer has occupied the district since 2011.
AIA profit surges 69.2% to $4.3b in H1 2026
Shareholders received $3.6b through dividends and buy-backs.
Hong Kong retailers face AI checkout trust barrier
Shoppers readily use AI for product discovery but remain reluctant to surrender payment control as retailers test agent-led commerce.
Hong Kong developers defend pricing as housing supply builds
CBRE expects mass-market discounts to narrow even as developers manage a 101,000-unit pipeline and slower second-half sales.
Hang Seng Bank opens Hysan Place Wealth Centre
Over 30% of the bank's prestige banking customers are based on Hong Kong Island.
BOCHK and Ant International partner on cross-border payments and treasury AI
BOCHK customers can link their bank accounts and credit cards to AlipayHK.
Government unveils Bonus Plot Ratio Scheme to revive old districts
The pilot scheme will cover a period of five years, starting 1 September.
Cathay Pacific traffic rises 9% in July as demand stays strong
HK Express passengers rose 10.4% as its load factor reached 79.6%.
Hong Kong is Chinese firms’ top pick for overseas services base
Nearly all plan to expand ASEAN activities, and less than half target Europe, US, and Canada.
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