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GDP to slow in 2025 as US-China tensions hit trade: ADB

GDP to slow in 2025 as US-China tensions hit trade: ADB

Economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, slightly below last year’s 2.5%, before inching up to 2.5% in 2026.

Gov’t launches new economic activities domain

The domain will support manufacturing and new industrialization-related industries.

Gov’t condemns US’ “unreasonable” tariffs on Hong Kong goods

The government said that this move was a “bullying act for suppressing its competitors”.

New Hong Kong cyber law forces first-time oversight on key sectors

Hong Kong’s 2026 ordinance puts critical infrastructure under mandatory cybersecurity compliance.

Portfolio of 19 floors at No. 382 Lockhart Road on sale for $398m

The portfolio includes the 5th floor to the penthouse of the building.

HK, Lucence collaborate for early lung cancer detection

Lung cancer was the most common cancer in Hong Kong.

Overseas hiring to fill talent gap in tech roles: report

Demand for AI-driven roles is increasingly growing.

7 in 10 Hong Kongers pick digital banks for crypto trading on convenience, regulatory concerns

They like the convenience of being able to trade directly using an existing digital bank app.

CE Lee unveils seven-pronged strategy to counter US tariffs on HK products

CE Lee unveils seven-pronged strategy to counter US tariffs on HK products

HA renews three-year deal with Singapore for public hospital management

The new agreement will strengthen the two economies’ healthcare cooperation.

Three non-locally trained dentists start practice at gov't clinics

The three dentists have practised in the Mainland, the UK, and Australia.

Gov’t prepares for holiday visitor surge

Visitors are expected to increase during the Labour Day Golden Week.

The Development Studio unveils new residential site in Kennedy Road

The building is made up of 71 residences with 69 apartments.

AXA launches digital insurance with Ant Bank, AlipayHK tie-up

It will use AXA’s portfolio and Ant Bank and AlipayHK’s “E-wallet X Digital Bank”.

Nomura gets SFC nod to offer five UCITS funds in Hong Kong

 The five authorised funds consist of three equity and two fixed-income funds.Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. has received authorisation from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to market five UCITS funds to retail investors. 

Property investment market slumps as investors stay cautious

Office and retail transactions declined from the previous quarter’s high base.