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Hong Kong economy

80% of mainland Chinese shoppers bought Hong Kong products online: poll

Retailers should step up live streaming and influencer marketing to boost market share, Trade Development Council says.

Swire Group

Swire Pacific warns of uncertain outlook after first-half profit drop

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Banking & finance

Over half of Hong Kong residents plan to work past 65, survey shows

IPO

Netflix-style iQiyi aims to raise US$300 million in Hong Kong IPO

The Netflix-style streaming service, owned by Baidu , has begun discussions with global banks about a second listing in the city, people familiar with the matter say.

The booth of iQIYI during the 2019 China Licensing Expo (CLE) in Shanghai on October 17, 2019. Photo: Getty Images
The booth of iQIYI during the 2019 China Licensing Expo (CLE) in Shanghai on October 17, 2019. Photo: Getty Images
IPO

Sunshine Lake Pharma falls in Hong Kong stock market debut

Trading under the stock sign 6887, Sunshine’s shares began trading at HK$57.50, a discount of 4.5 per cent to its last traded price of HK$60.24.

Millionaires and billionaires

Tsz Shan Monastery book offers peek into Li Ka-shing’s philosophy

Titled ‘Eternity in Light’, the five-chapter tome features writings about the Tsz Shan Monastery to mark its 10th anniversary.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Is Hong Kong beating Singapore, Taiwan in attracting foreign domestic helpers?

Employers in Hong Kong, in general, pay higher than in other places and workers enjoy better legal protection, overseas employment centre head says.

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The minimum wage for helpers in Hong Kong is HK$4,990 per month. Photo: Sun Yeung
The minimum wage for helpers in Hong Kong is HK$4,990 per month. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotels sees surge in ‘bleisure’ travellers

A rise in international travellers is breathing new life into the city’s luxury hotel sector, HSH CEO Benjamin Vuchot says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to clarify ‘extreme conditions’ criteria after record rainfall

Business federation representative says existing guidelines are clear while lawmakers and union leaders call for further clarification.

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Banking & finance

Black rainstorm may be among city’s most-claimed natural disasters

Claims from Tuesday's black rainstorm are much worse than Typhoon Wipha, but less than those from the 2023 black rainstorm, Zurich Insurance’s Greater China CEO says.

Shop staff in Sai Ying Pun clean up flood water during the black rainstorm on August 5, 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ranks 8th in global smart cities index, beating Seoul and Singapore

Hong Kong second-highest performing Asian city in ranking, with Tokyo only location on the continent to outperform it in fifth place.

Hong Kong was among the various cities assessed based on six categories for the index. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong was among the various cities assessed based on six categories for the index. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

HSBC to keep highest yield among Greater China’s banks: JPMorgan

The 160-year-old bank, which traces its roots to Hong Kong and Shanghai, is likely to return between 9 per cent and 11 per cent to shareholders in 2025, says JPMorgan.

Hong Kong

Revealed: the Li family home of 6 decades and focus of social media hoax

Located at 79 Deep Water Bay Road in the Southern district of Hong Kong Island, the mansion features three stories sitting atop an elevated podium with a swimming pool.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Will Hong Kong firms feel US tariff pinch? Trade council head cautious but upbeat

Frederick Ma says situation in city is better than most places thanks to free port status, governing principle and support from mainland China.

Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Hong Kong’s economy grew by 3.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong trade promoter to form ‘strategic alliance’ with Bank of China

Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s chairman outlines vision to realign its global network of 51 offices to support businesses amid trade war.

Hong Kong has found itself in the middle of a trade war between Washington and Beijing. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong has found itself in the middle of a trade war between Washington and Beijing. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong employers’ group urges domestic helper wage freeze, cites poor economy

Group’s call follows demand from unions representing helpers to raise wages by 30 per cent to HK$6,500 a month.

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Hong Kong property

Li mansion in Deep Water Bay is ‘not for sale’, CK Asset says in rebuke

Social media speculation of the impending sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road is “entirely fabricated”, “false” and “groundless,” CK Asset said in a statement.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong taxi fleet, HKU roll out city’s first AI-powered dispatch system

Smart dispatch decision system processes real-time data, including road traffic status, weather and EV battery levels to assign bookings.

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(From left) SynCab founder Sonia Cheng, HKU civil engineering department’s assistant professor Ke Jintao, and lecturer Ryan Wong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
(From left) SynCab founder Sonia Cheng, HKU civil engineering department’s assistant professor Ke Jintao, and lecturer Ryan Wong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

Michelle Yeoh takes a shine to Labubu made for Hong Kong panda cubs’ birthday

Oscar-winning actress among celebrities sent unique Labubu dolls as part of campaign by creator and Hong Kong tourism authorities.

Hong Kong economy

Accelerating Northern Metropolis considered priority by Hongkongers: John Lee

City leader says authorities must consider macro, micro issues as he wraps up public consultation exercise for annual policy address.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong could return to operating account surplus in 2025-26: Paul Chan

Finance chief says growth in second half of financial year will be more moderate with tapering of ‘rush shipments’ earlier prompted by US tariffs.

A cargo ship approaches Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

HKEX to slash minimum spread of 300 stocks from Monday

The minimum spreads for the stocks trading between HK$10 to HK$50 will be cut by 50 to 60 per cent, according to HKEX.

Bull statues outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Bull statues outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong earns HK$189 million from revived hotel tax in first quarter

Some tourism industry leaders raise concerns as to whether HK$1.1 billion annual income target can be met.

Hong Kong economy

Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law

Panama’s president has floated the idea of state partnerships taking over ports operation in country.

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HKEX

HKEX to lower minimum float for more companies to tap IPO boom

Mainland-listed firms will be allowed to float a minimum of HK$3 billion worth of shares in Hong Kong, or 10 per cent of outstanding capital.

An electronic billboard displaying the Hang Seng Index figure outside the HKEX in Central on October 28, 2022. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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China Business

Chinese carmakers scale back discounts, but no end in sight to price war

Visitors at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing last month. Photo: Xinhua

Tech War

China’s chipmakers to see small impact from Trump’s 100% tariff on imports: CLSA

China’s integrated circuit exports to the US last year were valued at US$2.2 billion, according to customs data. Photo: Shutterstock

Tech Trends

China wants its brain-computer interface firms to rival Musk’s Neuralink

A staff member demonstrates a brain-computer interface for post-stroke rehabilitation at the World Robot Conference 2023 in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Tech

DJI launches first robot cleaner with drone-level obstacle avoidance system

DJI’s Romo is the first robot cleaner with a drone-level obstacle avoidance system. Photo: Handout
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