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Hong Kong crypto firms face shutdown risk under licensing rules
AI investment platforms and paid online influencers could face closer scrutiny. Banks, cryptocurrency firms, and asset managers in Hong Kong could be forced to suspend virtual-asset (VA) services if they fail to obtain licences before proposed regulations take effect, lawyers said.
AcousPrint develops tool to pinpoint ageing pipe leaks
It plans to turn the prototype into a commercial product in two years. Hong Kong’s AcousPrint Technologies Ltd. is developing a portable ultrasonic tool to pinpoint leaks in ageing water pipes, targeting housing estates, utilities, and other network operators. “Hong Kong's water loss rate is quite high, with about 30% of supply unaccounted for,” Kin Lau, chief technology officer at AcousPrint, told Hong Kong Business.
Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2026
Realtors in the office market are at the top of the list, taking four spots. In search of the most notable agents under 40, Hong Kong Business reached out to more than 19 property firms in the city. After rigorously reviewing submissions from the firms, two women and 13 men made it to the final cut. Agents on this year’s list come from CBRE, Savills (Hong Kong), Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, and JLL. Leading the pack are CBRE and Savills, tied with four representatives each.
Hong Kong diminta bangun daya tarik malam hari untuk tangkap belanja warga shenzhen
Huanggang Port diperkirakan bisa melayani sekitar 200.000 perjalanan penumpang per hari. Hong Kong mungkin perlu membangun "night brand" yang lebih kuat lewat sektor kuliner dan mega-event untuk menangkap lebih banyak belanja dari pengunjung Shenzhen, seiring Huanggang Port yang baru direnovasi bikin perjalanan lintas batas larut malam jadi lebih mudah.
Hong Kong private equity firms seek control deals
Buyout transactions hit $165.4b this year, double the value of growth investments. Hong Kong private equity firms are pursuing more buyouts and controlling stakes as pressure grows to return cash to fund investors after several years of slower exits across Asian private markets.
Hong Kong private equity firms seek control deals
Buyout transactions hit $165.4b this year, double the value of growth investments. Hong Kong private equity firms are pursuing more buyouts and controlling stakes as pressure grows to return cash to fund investors after several years of slower exits across Asian private markets.
Hong Kong told to build night-time attractions to capture Shenzhen spending
Huanggang Port is expected to handle about 200,000 passenger trips daily. Hong Kong might have to build a stronger “night brand” around dining and mega-events to capture more spending from Shenzhen visitors as the redeveloped Huanggang Port makes late-night cross-border travel easier.
Hong Kong firms buy offices after price slump
Grade A office prices remained 49% below their 2018 peak in Q2. Falling office prices and lower borrowing costs are prompting banks, mainland companies, and universities to buy offices in Hong Kong instead of leasing them. “Prime assets with strong fundamentals, conversion potential, or owner-occupier demand should outperform over the next 12 months,” Jack Tong, director of research and consultancy at Savills (Hong Kong) Ltd., said in an emailed reply to questions.
AI raises heat on data centres in Hong Kong
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year. Hong Kong data centre operators may need to go beyond mandatory energy efficiency requirements as artificial intelligence (AI) increases power consumption and heat in a city warming more than twice as fast as before, analysts said.
AI raises heat on data centres in Hong Kong
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year. Hong Kong data centre operators may need to go beyond mandatory energy efficiency requirements as artificial intelligence (AI) increases power consumption and heat in a city warming more than twice as fast as before, analysts said.
AI raises heat on data centres in Hong Kong
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year. Hong Kong data centre operators may need to go beyond mandatory energy efficiency requirements as artificial intelligence (AI) increases power consumption and heat in a city warming more than twice as fast as before, analysts said.
AI raises heat on Hong Kong data centres
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year. Hong Kong data centre operators may need to go beyond mandatory energy efficiency requirements as artificial intelligence (AI) increases power consumption and heat in a city warming more than twice as fast as before, analysts said.
AI raises heat on Hong Kong data centres
The Sandy Ridge cluster could consume 1.75 billion kWh a year. Hong Kong data centre operators may need to go beyond mandatory energy efficiency requirements as artificial intelligence (AI) increases power consumption and heat in a city warming more than twice as fast as before, analysts said.
Hong Kong investors turn hotels into student housing
Office deals also rise as companies seek larger spaces for their own use. Hong Kong property investors are targeting hotels and office buildings for conversion into student housing as the city’s accommodation shortage is set to nearly double within four years. The shortage is projected to reach 147,200 beds by the 2029-2030 academic year from 76,300 in 2025-2926, according to a June report by Jones Lang LaSalle Ltd. (JLL). About 16,300 beds were in the pipeline as of end-April.
Hong Kong told to build night-time attractions to capture Shenzhen spending
Huanggang Port is expected to handle about 200,000 passenger trips daily. Hong Kong might have to build a stronger “night brand” around dining and mega-events to capture more spending from Shenzhen visitors as the redeveloped Huanggang Port makes late-night cross-border travel easier.
Hong Kong restaurants face tougher recipe for hiring
It could push operators to rethink pay and staffing. Restaurants in Hong Kong may need to raise pay, improve work schedules and offer clearer career paths to retain local kitchen and front-of-house staff as tighter rules on imported workers increase their reliance on local hires. The government in June raised the required ratio for selected food and beverage roles under Tier 2 from two local full-time workers for every imported worker to three.
UOB Hong Kong ties services to win cross-border business
The bank is gearing up for stronger private banking growth by 2030. United Overseas Bank Ltd. Hong Kong Branch (UOB Hong Kong) is tying its wholesale, private banking, treasury, investment banking, and advisory services together as it targets companies expanding into Mainland China and Southeast Asia.
Langham gives hotels more local control as it expands
Thailand, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are next on the group’s expansion map. Hong Kong’s Langham Hospitality Group Ltd. is giving hotels more flexibility to adapt to local markets whilst tightening performance reviews and staff development as it prepares to open more than 20 properties through 2028. “A successful launch depends on the culture of the team as much as the quality of the product,” Langham Chief Operating Officer Nils-Arne Schroeder told Hong Kong Business.
JW Marriott gives luxury a greener edge
The hotel uses energy-efficient systems and recycled materials across guest areas. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong in Admiralty is expanding sustainability measures across its leisure, dining, guestrooms, and event spaces, including energy-efficient lighting, water-saving landscaping, and paperless guest services. The hotel’s Level 7 leisure and social spaces use energy-efficient lighting and native, drought-resistant plants to reduce watering needs, General Manager GP Yeow told Hong Kong Business.
Hong Kong’s Towngas eyes data centres, worksites in hydrogen push
Cost and regulation remain hurdles to wider adoption of the clean fuel. Hong Kong and China Gas Company Ltd. (Towngas) is targeting construction sites and data centres for its next phase of hydrogen projects as it moves from pilot testing toward early-stage deployment of low-carbon energy systems.
RedotPay uses stablecoins to cut cross-border payment costs
Its cards can be used at more than 130 million merchants globally. Hong Kong fintech Red Dot Technology Ltd. (RedotPay) is using stablecoins to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper, targeting users facing high remittance costs and limited access to international payment services.
Hong Kong park’s research push hinges on smoother cross-border flows
More than 90 tech companies have agreed to establish a presence. Hong Kong must speed up cross-border arrangements for researchers, equipment and biological samples or risk limiting the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park’s ability to support research and pilot production, analysts said.
Hong Kong diners seek more than good food
They want a story on the plate, not just protein and starch. Hong Kong restaurants are investing more in storytelling, service, and atmosphere as consumers increasingly choose dining experiences that go beyond the food. “Diners are no longer just hungry”, Manav Tuli, owner of Leela, said in an emailed reply to questions.
The Landmark reopens with wine, wellness, and wider appeal
Its 109 rooms and suites have been refurbished with lighter timber flooring. Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong has reopened with refreshed dining, wellness, and social spaces as the luxury hotel targets corporate, leisure and local guests. Michael Groll, general manager at the hotel, said the redesign centres on creating social experiences around coffee, wine and champagne.
Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market
Art fairs accounted for 35% of global dealer turnover in 2025. Hong Kong’s art market is attracting more Southeast Asian collectors as buyers seek established artists and high-value works closer to home. “People want to be sure that they purchase something that has a certain established career and background,” Carola Wiese, senior advisor for family advisory, art and collecting at UBS Group AG, told Hong Kong Business via Zoom.
Choosier Asia buyers steer auctions toward rare art
Collectors are bidding harder for works with clear ownership histories. Auction houses are focusing on rare, museum-quality artworks with clear ownership histories as ultra-high-net-worth collectors in the Asia-Pacific region become more selective and research-driven. Collectors are tracking artists and categories over months before bidding, shifting away from volume-based buying, said Danielle So, Hong Kong head of auctions for modern and contemporary art at Phillips Auctioneers.
Hong Kong enters ‘year of the carve-out’ as M&A rebounds
Deal value hit a decade-high $289b in the first quarter. Hong Kong could see more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) this year as large business groups sell noncore assets to fund expansion, following a sharp rebound in dealmaking after a subdued 2025. The city is entering its “year of the carve-out,” Angela Chiu, director for corporate finance and M&As at KPMG China, said in an emailed reply to questions.
Cigna pushes early health support as medical costs rise
Its CEO’s first-year focus includes expanding coverage in Mainland China. Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong is expanding services that help workers stay healthy and address illnesses earlier, as rising medical costs put pressure on employers. “In my first 12 months, the priority is execution on simplifying care access and strengthening support for customers with complex conditions,” Cigna CEO Michael Khan told Hong Kong Business.
OWOWWW eyes air services beyond drone shows
The startup owns more than 1,000 drones for aerial displays. OWOWWW Creative (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. is using fleets of drones and fireworks to stage aerial light shows whilst seeking to expand into other low-altitude aircraft services. Founded in 2024, the startup owns more than 1,000 drones, including units designed to carry fireworks and create synchronised aerial patterns through pre-programmed flight sequences.
Employers seek broader immigration reforms
Companies want greater flexibility for internal transfers and hiring. Hong Kong’s decision to allow earlier visa renewal applications may reduce the risk of work disruptions for foreign employees, but employers still face compliance challenges and are seeking broader immigration reforms to attract and retain international talent.
Hong Kong port platform expands into trade finance
The system targets SMEs that face high financing costs and slow loan approvals. Hong Kong’s Port Community System is expanding beyond cargo visibility into trade finance, with plans to help banks assess loans using shipment data and attract 10,000 more users over the next year. The feature would target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that face high financing costs and slow loan approvals, Venus Lun, special project director at Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Ltd.
Towngas targets construction sites, data centres in hydrogen push
Cost and regulation remain hurdles to wider adoption of the clean fuel. Hong Kong and China Gas Company Ltd. (Towngas) is targeting construction sites and data centres for its next phase of hydrogen projects as it moves from pilot testing toward early-stage deployment of low-carbon energy systems.
Hong Kong IPO rebound faces pricing hurdle
Weak trading debuts could weigh on investor appetite. Hong Kong’s plan to ease listing rules for founder-led companies could lift initial public offering (IPO) fundraising to $350b this year, though analysts said firms would still compare valuations and investor demand against rival markets before choosing the city.
Hong Kong tightens rules for family offices as tax scope widens
The tests ensure a genuine economic presence. Family offices in Hong Kong will face tougher compliance demands to prove real local operations as the city expands tax incentives to cover a wider range of alternative assets, analysts said.
Japan pressed to act as childhood myopia progresses faster
Experts warn slow adoption could double severe retinal disease by 2050. Japan may need to speed up myopia-control adoption after untreated children showed progression rates 33% faster than CooperVision Inc.’s global study population, experts said at the Asia Pacific Myopia Management Symposium in Tokyo on 10 May.
The Executive Centre opens upgraded workspace at One IFC
The floor features a lounge with interiors inspired by waves and the city skyline. The Executive Centre has opened a second floor at One International Finance Centre, expanding its presence with a workspace designed for financial professionals seeking flexible offices with premium finishes. The level 9 centre, opened in October 2025, features a lounge overlooking Victoria Harbour with interiors inspired by wave patterns and the city skyline.
Alexandra Hospital leans on automation for expansion
Technology could support nonclinical tasks such as logistics and documentation. Singapore’s Alexandra Hospital plans to use automation to prepare for a fourfold increase in bed capacity by 2028, betting that technology can protect care quality as scale and staffing pressures intensify. CEO Margaret Lee Kwee Hiang said automation would support the hospital’s care model, which keeps patients in the same bed and under the same team as their needs change.
Retailers told to challenge market norms with 'intelligent naivety'
Gwyneth Bejer Flying Fish Lab's Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths Retailers must challenge long-held industry assumptions and rethink how they compete, rather than relying on traditional tools such as pricing and promotions, according toMario Braz de Matos, co-founder and managing partner of Flying Fish Lab.
PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year. PGMall is using a cashback-driven “ConsuMerchant” model as part of its approach to e-commerce growth, combining referrals, rewards, and community selling to drive user engagement. “What users need to do is very simple — shop, share, and earn,” Jackson Wong, head of e-commerce at PGMall, told the Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Whoever refers others will receive cashback,” he said.
PGMall’s consumer chain model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year. PGMall is using a cashback-driven “consumer chain” model as part of its approach to e-commerce growth, combining referrals, rewards, and community selling to drive user engagement. “What users need to do is very simple — shop, share, and earn,” Jackson Wong, head of e-commerce at PGMall, told the Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Whoever refers others will receive commission or cashback,” he said.
Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’
Flying Fish Lab’s Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths Retailers must challenge long-held industry assumptions and rethink how they compete, rather than relying on traditional tools such as pricing and promotions, according to Mario Braz de Matos, co-founder and managing partner of Flying Fish Lab.
Trust planners face pressure as Hong Kong entrepreneurs go global
Differing legal systems can create friction for businesses operating across borders. Trust providers are grappling with complexity as entrepreneurs spread their businesses, assets, and families across multiple jurisdictions, making wealth structures designed for a single domicile ill-suited to clients whose lives span borders. That shift is forcing trust providers, which structure and manage wealth and succession plans, to adopt more flexible arrangements.
HK MBA demand shifts to specialised tracks
Enrolment across three local universities slipped 1.1% to 631 students last year. Master of Business Administration (MBA) applicants in Hong Kong are tilting towards specialised programmes in areas such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), as they seek a clearer career edge in a tightening job market.
Filipinos turn to AI to verify information, with usage set to surge
About 60% are expected to use GenAI in the next two to three years. More Filipinos are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to understand information, with adoption set to rise sharply in the next few years. About 30% to 40% are already using generative AI tools, but this could reach 60% within two to three years, said Mimrah Mahmood, vice president for enterprise in Asia Pacific at Meltwater.
Young, tech-savvy population drives Philippine digital growth: Indra Group
Global firms are tapping into opportunities like back-office operations. Strong demand for digital services and a young, tech-savvy population are positioning the Philippines as an attractive destination for investment, particularly in areas such as back-office operations, contact centres, and digital platforms. “It is not only local companies that are innovating—global firms are also investing to tap into these opportunities,” said Dhruv Soni, APAC Head, Telco & Media Consulting, Indra Group.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation
Continue reading Continue reading Gwyneth Bejer The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services. Hospitals are expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across clinical workflows and patient services, with some initiatives moving beyond early testing to wider implementation, industry leaders told the Healthcare Asia Summit in Singapore.
Fintech startups to lead Hong Kong venture funding
Investors are putting money in fewer, more established firms. Financial technology (fintech) startups are expected to remain the focus of venture capital in Hong Kong this year as investors channel money into fewer, more established companies, with total funding projected to reach $7.8b (US$1b).
Hong Kong Chinese medicine push hinges on digital, talent fixes
Subsidised outpatient slots at CMHHK were filled in the opening month. Hong Kong’s first dedicated Chinese medicine hospital has drawn strong patient demand, but gaps in digital integration, workforce planning and research commercialisation could limit its expansion, analysts said. Subsidised outpatient appointments at the 400-bed Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK), which opened in December 2025, were fully booked in its first month shortly after reservations began.
Fintech startups to lead Hong Kong venture funding
Investors are putting money in fewer, more established firms. Financial technology (fintech) startups are expected to remain the focus of venture capital in Hong Kong this year as investors channel money into fewer, more established companies, with total funding projected to reach $7.8b (US$1b).
Healthcare providers urged to bank on data to realise full value: KPMG
Over four in five executives expect to deploy agentic AI within the next year. Healthcare providers are being urged to treat data as “capital” rather than a byproduct, investing in governance, interoperability, and integration of clinical, operational, and patient-generated information.
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