News
Hong Kong raises 2026 export growth forecast to 42%–47%
Hong Kong raises 2026 export growth forecast to 42%–47%
AI infrastructure and cloud computing are lifting technology trade.
Wang Fuk Court owners begin SSE flat selection
About 1,700 Wang Fuk Court owners opted for the SSE.
Hong Kong prices record $20b digital green bond
Offering marked Hong Kong’s fourth digital green bond issuance.
Gov’t advances commercial autonomous vehicle plans
Driverless AV trials have been conducted at two locations.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital to begin phased rollout on 5 October
Patients can make appointments starting 4 October.
Wages rise 3.4% in June
Real wages increased 1.6% as companies reported higher average pay rates.
Chubb Life Hong Kong unveils multi-currency legacy plan
Policyowners can name up to 5 interim owners, successor owners, and successor insured each.
Ping An Digital Bank assets surge 130% to $1.99b in H1 2026
The bank’s fee and commission income grew sevenfold whilst deposits more than doubled.
Morgan Stanley deal pipeline exposed following client email leak: report
A spokesperson said that they are engaging with relevant parties.
Government to resume 1,043 private lots for San Tin Phase 2
Land reverts to the government on 26 December, with move-outs from early 2027.
Immigration Department eases e-channel eligibility at HZMB port
Residents aged 18 and above can now enrol directly at designated e-Channels.
Centurion expands Hong Kong presence with $59.4m building acquisition
The asset contains 42 apartments and nine commercial units.
FWD pays $2.5m penalty over anti-money laundering failures
IA inspection uncovered gaps in third-party payor checks and customer due diligence.
Hang Seng AI Advancement ETF to list on 28 September
Index constituents span chipmakers, language models, and self-driving tech.
Consumer prices rise 1.7% in August
Electricity, gas, and water recorded the largest increase at 11.5%.
Grade A office vacancy falls to 12.5% in August
Financial firms led office leasing, whilst education operators expanded their footprint.
Prudential targets GBA travel with new short-haul cover
Hong Kong resident departures to Shenzhen topped 45.7 million in the first half of 2026.
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