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Health Bureau pushes workforce expansion in MCHK reform plan

The proposal expands lay members, streamline complaint handling.

Nearly all CEOs forecast revenue growth as HK outpaces global peers in AI

More than half of Hong Kong firms use AI for revenue, whilst 56% cite cyber risks.

FWD Hong Kong new business premiums skyrocket 93%

New business annual premium equivalent grew 74%, beating 43% market average.

Digital money could double Hong Kong’s fund industry, report says

Investors were largely indifferent between different forms of regulated digital money.

Muyuan Foods captures 14 cornerstone investors, raises $5.35b in HK listing

Its Hong Kong debut underscores company’s expanding market dominance.

GIC makes debut equity move with $126.6M Ascletis Pharma deal

GIC crossed the 5% threshold in HK-listed developer, acquiring 64 million shares.

Insurance job applications jump 36% as hiring tightens

Salary gap and digital demand slowed recruitment.

Hong Kongers lose 60% of time savings to correcting AI errors

Frequent AI users review outputs with the same or greater care than work produced by humans.

Retail cap rates rise whilst office and industrial rates remain stable in Q4

Tourism recovery lifted high street rents as vacancies decline.

Robeco adds fixed income strategies to retail offering in Hong Kong and Singapore

The two fundamental strategies apply a contrarian, value-focused credit approach.

AIA debuts SelectWise as 46% of Hong Kongers want privacy and cheaper care

57% of Hongkongers have considered mainland China for medical treatment.

Wellness craze: Emerging growth for commercial space

Fitness operators are emerging as strategic, value-adding tenants.

Towngas-Sinopec partnership to boost Hong Kong's hydrogen and green fuel infrastructure

The MoU targets refuelling, storage and fuel applications in Hong Kong.

Restaurant receipts hit $109.6b in 2025 as Q4 value rises 0.9%

The C&SD recorded a mixed performance as restaurant receipts ticks higher in Q4.

Retail sales post strong December growth as online sales surge 30.9%

Retail sales hit $35b with online spending now nearly 9% of total sales.

Thales to overhaul cockpits in 48 Cathay and HK Express jets

A330neo and A321neo fleets get advanced cockpit tech, from HUDs to satellite links.