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AIA

(友邦保险)

AIA

友邦保险

AIA is a multinational insurance company, offering a range of products including life insurance, accident and health insurance as well as savings plans. It also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. The company is active in markets across Asia and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Chairman / President

Lee Yuan Siong

CFO / Finance Director

Mark Francis

Industry

Insurance

Headquarters address

1 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:81299

Year founded

2009

A view of the CCB Tower in Central. Photo: Nora Tam

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Kwok Yin-sang (centre) arrives at West Kowloon Court during the trial in October last year. Photo: Edmond So

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen’s death, the newly re-opened Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is holding a free exhibition. Photo: Dickson Lee

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The hot-air balloon festival in Central triggered a flurry of complaints after tethered rides were cancelled. Photo: Dickson Lee

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A man photographs Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is based, on April 7, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

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The AIA International Hot Air Balloon Festival took place at the Central Harbourfront. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

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Visitors attend the third day of the hot-air balloon festival. Photo: Karma Lo

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Hong Kong developer Lai Sun seeks note swap in bid to ease liquidity pressure

Noteholders, if eligible, can swap their holdings for notes in US dollar denominations.

Hong Kong’s record insurance sales risk cooling under cross-border capital curbs

Hang Seng Index review to boost market capitalisation by 4.5%: analysts

Step into a whimsical world of plush toys and military pomp

A passion with its roots in ring toss games has morphed into a vast cabinet of curiosities that include plush toys and military memorabilia.

Global buy-backs soar but mainland China, Hong Kong see drop: Capital Group

The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says.

Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms.

Hong Kong fugitive’s father jailed for trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang handed an eight-month sentence as judge rules his dealings with US-based activist Anna Kwok’s assets breached national security law.

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Nvidia earnings fail to sustain AI momentum

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Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty.

Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle

Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expectations.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Explainer | Where can Hongkongers, tourists find Christmas spirit in subdued holiday season?

The Post rounds up celebrations as many large-scale events have been postponed or scaled down after last month’s deadly fire.

The best things to do in Hong Kong, December 20-26

A free Dr Sun Yat-sen exhibition, a harbourfront winter carnival, works by Zao Wou-Ki at M+ and a new Kai Tak art dome.

Hong Kong insurers move to help fire victims claim payouts on 12,000 policies

Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage.

Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.

Hong Kong stocks hit 1-month high as US shutdown nears end

A reopening of the federal government will help investors regain access to crucial economic data and offer clues on monetary policy.

HKEX to roll out new weekly options, biotech futures amid trading boom

Exchange expands derivatives lineup to meet investor hedging demand after record turnover this year.

Hong Kong stocks surge on trade optimism, China economic growth

Benchmark rebounds from last week’s loss after ‘constructive’ talk between US treasury secretary, Chinese vice-premier.

Hong Kong regulator puts a 50% cap on referral fees for insurance sales

The new regulation addresses a grey area where some brokers pay 90 per cent of commission as referral fees to unlicensed persons.

Balloon festival organiser was urged to cancel rides: Hong Kong tourism minister

Rosanna Law says authorities told organiser eight days before event began on September 4 there was not enough time to test balloon rides.

Hong Kong stocks hold steady ahead of Trump-Xi phone call

The conversation on Friday could sway sentiment on tariffs, technology supply chains and TikTok’s future in the US.

Letters | Hong Kong is no Cappadocia, but balloon fest should have been better handled

Readers discuss the problems with the city’s first hot air balloon festival, and military notes issued by the Japanese during World War II.

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s balloon and inflatables events often let people down

The Hot Air Balloon Festival farce isn’t the first time Hong Kong has struggled with giant inflatables. That doesn’t bode well for Christmas.

Explainer | What went wrong? The Post unpacks Hong Kong hot-air balloon fiasco

‘We have been looking forward to this international event, but now, thanks to the organiser’s arrangements, it has become an international joke,’ affected customer says.

Ballooning crisis: 300 customers plan legal action over Hong Kong fest fiasco

Complaints are mounting over trouble-plagued hot-air balloon festival, with looming storm potentially adding to organiser’s problems.

Editorial | Hot-air balloon event flop offers costly lessons for Hong Kong

While the authorities cannot be faulted for prioritising safety, the lack of preparation and coordination has hurt the city’s mega-event brand.

Refund calls mount over Hong Kong festival’s suspension of hot-air balloon rides

Display balloons at the AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong were also deflated due to heat on Friday morning.

Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle

Explainer | Where can Hongkongers, tourists find Christmas spirit in subdued holiday season?