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Hang Seng Bank joins Alipay+ network
Hang Seng Bank joins Alipay+ network
Customers can make QR payments at over 100 million merchants through one mobile app.
HSBC pilots digital structured product issuance in Hong Kong
HSBC pilots digital structured product issuance in Hong Kong
Pilot transaction tests faster issuance, settlement, and servicing for institutional investors.
AI forecasting seen lifting taxi earnings 20%
AI forecasting seen lifting taxi earnings 20%
The DASH-HKUST system points drivers to demand hotspots, lifting trips and cutting idle time.
Hong Kong consumers stay cautious despite stronger cash flow
Hong Kong consumers stay cautious despite stronger cash flow
Fewer consumers expect payment difficulties, but recession and inflation concerns continue to weigh on spending.
Home sales hit highest quarterly level since 2021
Home sales hit highest quarterly level since 2021
Residential prices to rise by close to 10% this year, whilst Grade A office rents are forecast to grow 4% to 6%.
SMEs hit by triple business squeeze
SMEs hit by triple business squeeze
Survey shows outbound spending and higher expenses continue to pressure earnings.
Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption
Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption
Nearly one in two shoppers remain hesitant to let AI complete purchases after approval.
Investors can now pay stamp duty in RMB
Investors can now pay stamp duty in RMB
It is expected to increase the RMB counter’s turnover and liquidity.
Hong Kong ranks 4th globally in luxury lifestyle costs
Hong Kong ranks 4th globally in luxury lifestyle costs
The city remains Asia-Pacific’s second-most expensive market for high-net-worth individuals, behind Singapore.

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Hotels & Tourism The Landmark reopens with wine, wellness, and wider appeal
Its 109 rooms and suites have been refurbished with lighter timber flooring.
Singapore, Hong Kong take rival paths to capture global gold trade
One builds MAS-backed vaulting for central banks, the other opens a pipeline to Shanghai.
Commercial Property HKIC told to set clearer property investment rules
Core office vacancy could fall below 6% by 2030.
Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market
Art fairs accounted for 35% of global dealer turnover in 2025.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong firms shift to premium services as mainland rivals catch up
Partnerships become key to understanding local markets and meeting regulations.
Choosier buyers steer auctions toward rare art
Provenance and quality drive bidding amidst rising ultra-high-net-worth demand.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong enters ‘year of the carve-out’ as M&A rebounds
Deal value hit a decade-high $289b in the first quarter.

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