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Manulife’s local unit to redomicile from Bermuda in November

‘Redomiciling to Hong Kong allows us to better align with the city’s robust financial and regulatory environment,’ CEO says.

6 Jun 2025 - 3:23PM

HSBC’s Mark Tucker to return to AIA; interim replacement is Brendan Nelson

6 Jun 2025 - 5:19PM

Hong Kong stocks drop as PDD’s profit slump rattles Alibaba, e-commerce peers

28 May 2025 - 4:56PMvideocam

AXA among first insurers to move legal domicile to Hong Kong under new rules

Under the new law, a company that wants to redomicile to Hong Kong is no longer required to wind up its existing operations.

23 May 2025 - 6:24PM

An ad for AXA is seen at the top of a building in Hong Kong’s financial centre, February 27, 2018. Photo: IP3/Getty Images

Hong Kong courts

Father of wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok granted bail under Article 23 law

Court grants Kwok Yin-sang HK$200,000 bail pending trial for allegedly handling absconder’s assets after he tried to withdraw insurance money.

20 May 2025 - 5:01PM

Wellness

The epic feats of Hong Kong ultrarunner who holds free classes in Central

Wong Chun-kiu has run from New York to Los Angeles, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and around Taiwan – and is helping others to age well too.

17 May 2025 - 7:45AM

Hong Kong stocks rise ahead of US-China trade talks in Switzerland

Hong Kong stocks rise as US-China trade talks seek de-escalation, boosting Hang Seng Index.

7 May 2025 - 5:39PM

Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stocks up on optimism about foreign investors buying local assets

Demand for assets boosted the local dollar, prompting the HKMA to intervene in the foreign exchange market to protect its trading band.

6 May 2025 - 4:57PM

A mega event of love: AIA Carnival

AIA, Xiaomi lift Hang Seng Index, offsetting losses due to poor China PMI data

China’s April PMI falls to 49 from 50.5 in March and short of the consensus estimate of 49.7.

30 Apr 2025 - 5:07PM

Good Schools Guide

Exercising more than the mind: building a healthier student body

Schools are addressing a previous over-reliance on academic scores by including measures of health in assessments of a student’s progress.

24 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

Hong Kong’s focus on academic performance has come at a price – students’ mental and physical health. Photo: Handout

AIA plays an active role in supporting Hong Kong’s mega-event economy

The insurer delivers world-class entertainment extravaganzas that provide lasting experiences for the community and beyond.

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The annual AIA Carnival in Central, Hong Kong.

A mega event of love: AIA Carnival

AIA reports record earnings, unveils US$1.6 billion stock buy-back plan

Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their visits.

14 Mar 2025 - 4:22PM

The highly popular AIA Carnival empowers visitors to ‘Rethink Healthy’

Discover the numerous ways participating in this year’s winter spectacular can positively impact your health and well-being.

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How to live healthier, longer

Ageing gracefully: the shift from lifespan to healthspan

A holistic approach to health can add years to life and life to years.

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Prioritising well-being can increase the chances of a long and healthy life.

AIA Alta’s first anniversary

Swimming star Siobhan Haughey talks balance to celebrate AIA Alta’s first anniversary

The Hong Kong athlete shares her wellness journey guided by AIA Alta, which marks one year of providing holistic wealth and health solutions.

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Preparing for a healthier tomorrow

Preparing today for a healthier tomorrow

AIA’s ‘Rethink Healthy’ promotes a holistic, sustainable approach to close the gap between lifespan and healthspan.

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Buyers from mainland China drive record Hong Kong life insurance sales

Sales surge 12 per cent to US$14.9 billion as mainland visitors continue buying spree to chase better returns and hedge the yuan.

30 Aug 2024 - 4:39PM

Mainland Chinese buying spree boosts AIA’s first-half profit 53%

Asia’s largest insurer posted its best first-half profit in five years at US$3.31 billion and beat analysts’ estimates of US$3.27 billion.

22 Aug 2024 - 6:34PM

AI declared a first-half interim dividend of HK$0.445 per share, an increase of 5.2 per cent from a year earlier. Photo: Bloomberg

Hong Kong property

A quarter of Hong Kong companies plan cuts in office space, survey shows

A weak economic recovery and geopolitical uncertainties have had more companies ‘talking about money’ when making rental decisions, according to Colliers.

30 Jun 2024 - 3:00PM

Hong Kong life insurance sales surge amid soaring demand from mainland visitors

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong surged by 39 per cent in the first quarter thanks to a world record policy sold by HSBC Life and strong growth in the number of mainland Chinese visitors buying policies in the city, according to data from the industry regulator.

19 Nov 2024 - 11:12AMvideocam

AIA eyes more office buildings in China on rapid growth in insurance business

AIA Group, Asia’s largest insurer, is picking an opportune time to look for office buildings in mainland China to house its operations. A two-year slump in the property market has rendered these assets ‘affordable.’

27 May 2024 - 4:42PM

AIA’s headquarters in Wan Chai, pictured on May 21, 2024. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

AIA new business value soars 27% as insurer adds US$2 billion to buy-back plan

Stripping out the effect of exchange-rate fluctuations, new business value surged 31 per cent while annualised new premiums rose 26 per cent.

29 Apr 2024 - 9:47AM

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is seen at the AIA Vitality Park in Central, Hong Kong on December18, 2023. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Prudential sees windfall from Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme

Hong Kong’s revamped investment-migration scheme is paying off for insurers such as Prudential Hong Kong, which is planning to expand its product line to appeal to wealthy would-be Hongkongers.

31 Mar 2024 - 10:00AM

Prudential turns around with US$1.71 billion net profit in 2023

UK insurer Prudential reported a strong set of results for 2023 driven by higher sales to mainland Chinese visitors as they returned to Hong Kong for better life policies and investment returns.

20 Mar 2024 - 5:41PMvideocam

Exclusive | Janus Henderson targets Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong cash-for-residency scheme

Hong Kong will play a key role in Janus Henderson’s Asia expansion plan because the city is a portal to China, while the new investment-migration scheme will create demand for investment products, CEO Ali Dibadj says.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:30AM

Janus Henderson expects Hong Kong’s newly launched cash-for-residency scheme to lead to demand for long-term investment fund products. Photo: Reuters

AIA’s 2023 profit jumps 15% on insurance sales to mainland visitors

AIA Group’s new sales in Hong Kong and mainland China continued to grow in the first two months of the year, indicating strong momentum from last year is carrying over in its two major markets, according to its top boss.

14 Mar 2024 - 5:31PM

Hong Kong-based AIA Group reported a sizeable jump in the value of new business, a key industry metric. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong-listed firms ploughed record US$14 billion into buy-backs in 2023

The repurchasing spree has come as the Hang Seng Index heads for an unprecedented fourth straight year of decline, as China’s slowdown and aggressive interest-rate hikes in the US trigger foreign outflows.

12 Dec 2023 - 4:36PM