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Six in 10 Hong Kong staff fear AI may erode critical thinking skills
Six in 10 Hong Kong staff fear AI may erode critical thinking skills
Only 19% support the idea of AI agents operating in the background without human knowledge.
Data centre growth slows as geopolitical tensions weigh in
Leasing activity was “relatively flat” in the first half of 2025, with just 9.6MW taken up.
Hongkongers link clutter to stress and lower life satisfaction: survey
The report finds clutter was also linked to anxiety and reduced productivity.
Cheung Sha Wan site to be auctioned for $123m
The site spans approximately 4,800 square feet.
Hong Kong tourism rebounds with 23.6m visitors in H1 2025
The city recorded 23.64 million visitors in the first half of the year, or a 11.7% YoY.
Hong Kong launches silver bonds with 3.85% annual return
It has a target issuance size of $50b.
Shoucheng Holdings posts 30% profit rise in H1
Total revenue rose 36% to $731m, whilst gross profit increased 26% to $295m.
Most HNWIs prefer hybrid model in wealth services: survey
Nearly 40% said they are interested in attending physical investment seminars.
Hang Lung launches program to support young founders
The entrepreneurs also receive renovation support, marketing assistance, and access to promotional platforms.
StashAway launches private market funds with monthly liquidity
The new funds are positioned as alternatives to traditional private market vehicles.
Hong Kong home rents rise through mid-2025
A flats recorded a yield of 3.7%, compared to 2.4% for the largest Class E flats.
Hong Kong reclaims role as alternative private equity hub in 2025: report
Whilst PE-backed IPO activity in mainland China remains historically low, Hong Kong is increasingly serving as a preferred alternative.
K11 Art Mall posts highest-ever traffic and full occupancy
Sales from anime and collectible toy retailers rose by more than 65% YoY.
Cathay Pacific rebounds with 2.49m passengers in July
This marks the airline’s highest monthly passenger total in 2025 to date.
CPA Australia urges reforms to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness
One of the key proposals includes introducing a Qualified Refundable Tax Credit for multinational enterprises.
Despite strong earnings, HKEx screens as overvalued: analyst
The valuation adjustment follows a standout first half of 2025, where HKEx reported a 39% surge in net profit.
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