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Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers
Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers
The share of professionals who cited work–life balance as a key reason to stay with their employer fell in 2025.
Hong Kong to launch first low-altitude economy tech hall
The Tech Hall will also serve as a policy testing space under the Low-altitude Economy Regulation Sandbox.
Grade A offices log 313,800 sq ft net take-up in August
Overall Grade A office rents falling just 0.2% MoM, the slowest rate of decline so far in 2025.
Over half of retirees plan finances only a year ahead
60% of respondents prioritise managing daily expenses.
Hipine Precision opens HKEX IPO, seeks up to $314m
The company said it was China’s largest 24K precious-metal watch brand by GMV in 2024.
Nissin secures land in Zhuhai for new RMB240m production facility
It will be used to acquire the land, construct new production facilities, and install automated, labour-saving lines.
DFI to supply 1,000 tonnes of low-carbon rice to HK, Macau
The group plans to expand pack sizes (2kg, 8kg, 9kg) and add Yu Pin King Healthy Mixed Rice (2kg, 5kg) in 2026.
Hong Kong leaders see AI plan boosting jobs, investment, permits
Western Digital said intensifying AI workloads are reshaping storage priorities as data volumes increase.
Experts welcome push to lure Mainland firms via Hong Kong
Colliers said it would likely increase office demand, particularly in Central and Sheung Wan.
HKPC backs policy address to drive I&T and AI development
It also backed proposals to develop a green technology demonstration base.
Experts see student housing boost from ‘Hostel in the City’
JLL said the policy is a step in the right direction, but warned it may not be attractive enough in the near term.
Firms welcome CIES enhancements, split on property market impact
JLL argued that lowering the residential threshold would not significantly encourage non-local buyers.
HKTDC welcomes policy address, backs mainland firms going global
The HKTDC said the package charts a wide-ranging course for development.
Lenovo Hong Kong, Cyberport sign MoU on startup growth
The partnership aims to support startups from proof-of-concept through to international market expansion.
Hong Kong economy set to cool in H2 after 3.1% first-half gain
On prices, UOB lowered its 2025 headline inflation forecast to 1.6% from 1.8%.
Hong Kong factory growth steadies at 0.9% in Q2
The pace was slightly faster than the 0.7% growth seen in the first quarter.
BaseHall 02 earns triple platinum sustainability certifications
It met strict requirements in environmental performance and wellness.
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