Artificial Intelligence

Hong Kong could gain $65b if smaller firms match big companies on AI

The tool could also unlock $590b in additional export income. 

Transport Department deploys AI for traffic and licensing

AI traffic signals, licence approvals and anti‑bot systems aim to boost efficiency across the city's transport network.

Hong Kong retailers face AI checkout trust barrier

Shoppers readily use AI for product discovery but remain reluctant to surrender payment control as retailers test agent-led commerce.

Hang Seng Indexes proposes sales growth screen in HSTECH overhaul

The screen would fill 10 of 50 proposed constituent slots with companies ranked by sales growth.

Hong Kong hiring shifts to judgement as AI levels applications

Employers are putting greater weight on communication and practical skills as AI makes applications harder to distinguish.

Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption

Nearly one in two shoppers remain hesitant to let AI complete purchases after approval.

Graduates shift from postgraduate degrees to certifications as AI changes hiring

Three quarters of graduates use AI in job applications as soft skills gain priority.

Prudential Hong Kong launches Cantonese voice challenge

Cyberport joined the competition to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions.

Manulife Hong Kong taps Alibaba Cloud for AI push

The insurer will test AI uses across customer service fraud checks and operations.

GDP expands 5.9% in Q1 on export surge

AI-linked exports powered growth.

Data trust issues block AI deployment in Hong Kong

Governance, data trust and talent gaps slow rollout.

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.

Hong Kong AI fools 90% of consumers in voice tests

Survey shows most callers mistake synthetic speech for staff creating identity risk.

SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs

Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.

Security fears slow Hong Kong’s AI adoption

Despite rising digital wallet use, Hong Kong consumers remain hesitant toward AI-driven retail.

Only 2% of Hong Kong firms are fully AI-ready: report

Only 52% of local firms think they can capture financial value in AI, Cisco study finds.