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Hong Kong risks falling behind as AI foundations remain weak: report
Hong Kong risks falling behind as AI foundations remain weak: report
Just 14% of Hong Kong firms rate their networks as “optimal” for AI.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong medical costs to rise 9.9% in 2026
The report identified the introduction of new medical technologies (77%) as the most significant cost driver.
1 day ago
Wellington Street mixed-use building listed for $250m sale
The building comprises 14 residential units and four commercial floors.
2 days ago
HeyMax expands to Hong Kong with Cathay loyalty partnership
Broader integrations are underway with MoneyHero, Octopus, Preferrd, and Visa.
3 days ago
Strata office floors at Viva Place launched from $7,000 psf
The current offering includes the 7th to 15th floors, excluding the 13th and 14th floors.
Most Asians still unprepared to pass on wealth despite high awareness
Just 19% of all respondents felt fully ready to pass on a legacy, a figure that rose to 29% among affluent participants.
BEA and Hang Seng lower HKD prime rates following U.S. rate cut
BEA will also cut its USD prime rate from 7.25% to 7.00% per annum.
Hong Kong retains 24th place in World Justice Rule of Law Index
However, the city saw slight declines in scores related to open government and fundamental rights.
Hang Seng completes two phase-2 pilots under HKMA project e-HKD+
Hang Seng CEO Luanne Lim said the pilots demonstrated clear benefits in terms of efficiency and faster settlement.
Goodman Yuen Long Logistics Centre launched for sale
The lease was recently renewed on a long-term basis, generating an annual rental income of $62m.
Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE
CBRE noted new occupiers are entering less frequently, with most expansions led by existing tenants.
Omio opens Singapore tech hub with EDBI to drive ai-first travel push
The Singapore office also serves as Omio’s Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and Global AI Centre of Excellence.
Singapore investment sales double to $11.09b in Q3
Savills has revised its full-year 2025 investment sales forecast upwards to $28b to $30b, from $20b.
Hong Kong rises to seventh in Global Cities Index 2025
The city’s climb was primarily driven by an increase in international travelers.
SERES clears HKEX hearing to become first premium NEV with A+H listing
Financially, SERES reported RMB145.1b in revenue for 2024, representing 305.5% YoY growth.
eBRAM and Canton Data Exchange launch data talent programme
Courses will be held on 6 November at Justice Place in Hong Kong and 7 November at the Canton Data Exchange.
Modest boost seen from Hong Kong’s one-stop REIT approval
Morningstar now models 2026 capex at US$47b.







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