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The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Wine walks, star chefs and fresh flavours: enjoying the Wine and Dine Festival

Four-day event at the Central Harbourfront promises more choice, more time to enjoy – and exclusive offers – for wine fans and foodies.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong degree holders’ pay advantage over non-graduates narrows to HK$2,500

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong badly lags peers in Greater Bay Area AI supply chains

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong attracts another 18 strategic firms, HK$10 billion in investment pledged

Johnson & Johnson, Solana and Valcambi are among the latest firms to expand in Hong Kong.

A signing ceremony for the seventh batch of enterprises was held on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee
A signing ceremony for the seventh batch of enterprises was held on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong’s accelerates, survey finds

Average pay rise in Hong Kong falls to 2.3 per cent while Guangdong’s climbs to 2 per cent, with graduates’ starting salaries remaining flat at HK$19,500.

Hong Kong property

Receivers to sell Shimao’s 2 Hong Kong hotels to Malaysian developer

1,219-room complex on Lantau Island was seized by receivers after Shimao failed to sell it for about US$570 million in late 2024.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Making it in the metropolis

Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000-hectare megaproject positioned as the city’s next engine for economic growth.

Making it in the metropolis
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s Bay Area vision

The city is one of 11 Greater Bay Area cities that collectively form a strategic fulcrum in the country’s new development vision.

Hong Kong property

Could Hong Kong’s student housing boom lure property giants off the sidelines?

With a 100,000-bed shortfall forecast, Hong Kong is offering a dedicated student hostel site that could draw in major developers.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s SHKP sells 128 Sierra Sea flats ahead of possible US rate increase

The latest sell-out included units offered at discounted prices ranging from about HK$5.47 million to HK$9.87 million.

View of SHKP’s Sierra Sea residential development in Shap Sze Heung in Sai Sha, New Territories, Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Attitudes shifting in Hong Kong’s favour as city reaps Apec benefits: Paul Chan

Finance chief says hosting Apec has boosted Hong Kong’s global standing and garnered support for cross-border digital finance development.

Finance chief Paul Chan says hosting Apec has boosted Hong Kong’s global standing. Photo: Dickson Lee
Finance chief Paul Chan says hosting Apec has boosted Hong Kong’s global standing. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Apec meeting highlights Hong Kong’s ‘Going Global’ pathway

Finance ministers from Apec nations agreed to boost coordination at a meeting in Hong Kong, where Chief Executive John Lee touted the city’s role in global business.

Hong Kong economy

Only 3% of Hong Kong firms have fully integrated AI into workflows, survey finds

Many firms face hurdles including resistance to organisational change and outdated digital infrastructure, poll finds.

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Hong Kong economy

Why foreign companies are still betting on Hong Kong’s culinary reputation

Teaming up with city partners, Seoul-based Biofx will grow hydroponic ginseng while Okaman Honpo will bring Japanese confectionery to local customers.

Biofx founder and CEO Jack Kwon (left) and Farm66 founder and CEO Gordon Tam, pictured here holding a hydroponically grown ginseng plant. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Second land tender at Hong Kong’s border tech hub draws 9 bids

Loop Hong Kong Park Company says frontier technology firms and major conglomerates are among the tenderers.

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park is in the Lok Ma Chau Loop at the border. Photo: Karma Lo
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park is in the Lok Ma Chau Loop at the border. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong to focus on infrastructure monitoring in first phase of ‘AI city brain’

HK$200 million project to integrate infrastructure databases before exploring expansion into public services, Legislative Council told.

Hong Kong economy

‘Risks tilted to the downside’ amid geopolitical tensions, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong’s finance chief urges open trade and investment channels, closer regional cooperation as Apec finance ministers meet in the city for the first time.

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Apec in Hong Kong: what to know as 500 delegates descend on the city

Beijing is using Hong Kong to showcase its financial gateway role ahead of November’s Apec leaders’ summit in Shenzhen.

The Apec meeting is set to take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
The Apec meeting is set to take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as holiday ends

Revamped land crossing handles 9,401 inbound travellers in two hours, a 366% jump over the same times in September as smooth flow replaces Sunday delays.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | From pandas to Peak vistas, Hong Kong sets out to captivate Apec delegates

Packed social programme for 500 VIPs features Big Buddha, giant pandas and tech hubs in bid to showcase Hong Kong’s soft power.

Hong Kong economy

Second-hand smartphone traders eye Hong Kong as springboard for global exports

Inaugural pavilion at Global Sources show draws major mainland and overseas players seeking to expand pre-owned device trade.

Phase two of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows covers four product categories, ranging from mobile electronics to smart home appliances. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s primary flat market sees wave of launches, 2 developments sell out

Swire Properties, Chinachem Group also announced plans to redevelop three buildings into a premium grade-A office tower in Taikoo Place.

A view of Sun Hung Kai Properties residential development Sierra Sea. Photo: Edmond So
A view of Sun Hung Kai Properties residential development Sierra Sea. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

More drug, semiconductor firms to set up or expand in Hong Kong, OASES head says

Head of Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises gives preview of government’s announcement of next batch of firms setting up in city.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ‘optimistic’ on economic growth despite global slowdown, Paul Chan says

Finance chief says city is well placed to channel global capital, support mainland Chinese firms going abroad and fund AI infrastructure in developing economies.

Mainland China

Why is Hong Kong hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting? There is another agenda

Decision for Hong Kong to host this week’s meeting is part of a broader strategy to bolster the city’s standing as an offshore renminbi hub, experts say.

Illustration: Brian Wang
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