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CBRE names new heads for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon leasing

The appointments will take effect on 4 January 2027.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou tops global innovation clusters

Asia accounted for 36 of the world’s top 100 clusters.

Building owners face tougher energy audit rules, JLL says

The city expanded its energy audit rules to 11 building types.

Cathay, Google test AI to cut warming impact of aircraft trails by 40%

The second-phase will expand tests across Asian and transpacific routes.

Hong Kong opens clinical data to strengthen drug approvals

Real-world evidence could support faster reviews, but cross-border data rules and post-approval access remain critical to Hong Kong’s launch ambitions.

MTR completes first phase of Tung Chung Line Extension track diversion

Hong Kong-bound trains to switch to new track section linking future east station. 

Hong Kong pulls ahead of digital wallet shift; Singapore close behind

Wallets accounted for 41% of e-commerce value in the city. 

Port cargo throughput slips 0.2% in Q2

Seaborne volumes dropped 3.2% during the quarter.

Manulife Asia-Ant Health MOU to streamline cross-border healthcare

The companies will also explore insurance technology, claims, and payment support.

Nearly three in four consumers abandon AI support over poor memory

About 4% cut ties with brands after failed interactions. 

MTR awards Tuen Mun A16 tender to Sun Hung Kai unit

Bright Grand Enterprises will hold future ownership of the commercial portion.

Lift failures at HK's Queen Mary Hospital prompt government probe

Rectification works are underway and expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park rolls out automated budget controls

It deployed the SAP Cloud ERP in just three months.