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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

AIA scholars (from left) Wilson Cheng, Selina Wong, Atta Yu , King Chan and Zara Chui. Photo: Alexander Mak

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: a showcase of Hong Kong talent, from AIA Scholars to an award-winning fashion designer

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AIA Scholarships

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AIA Scholarships

How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong Kong

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet King Chan, a postgraduate student in clinical psychology advocating for mental-health support for the masses.

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AIA Scholar King Chan, 22, a recent psychology graduate from City University, who will soon begin an MPhil in foundations of clinical psychology at Britain's University of Cambridge. Photo: Alexander Mak

AIA Scholarships

How Selina Wong hopes to expand the reach of traditional Chinese medicine

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious Hong Kong recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Selina Wong, a Chinese-medicine and biomedical-science student championing holistic healing for all ages.

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AIA Scholarships

How Wilson Cheng’s start-up is cutting in-flight food waste

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Wilson Cheng, a computer-science student combating in-flight food waste through coding and artificial intelligence.

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AIA Scholarships

How Atta Yu is transforming the landscape for visually impaired Hongkongers

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Atta Yu, an occupational-therapy graduate co-creating inclusive environments and accessible experiences with the visually impaired.

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AIA Scholar Atta Yu, 22, a new graduate in occupational therapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Photo: Alexander Mak

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA employee suspended over mall brawl

Internet users identified and circulated employee’s personal details, including her name and profession after viral play-area brawl.

29 Aug 2026 - 4:03AM

Hyrox

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

27 Aug 2026 - 6:24AM

Hong Kong Hyrox has been extended to four days for next year's event because of the strong demand. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Financial crime

As Beijing targets cross-border corruption, Hong Kong markets brace for impact

For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions.

26 Aug 2026 - 7:07AM

A view of the city skyline from inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang

Insurance

Mainland Chinese investors continue to buy insurance policies in Hong Kong: AIA

AIA sees value of new business rise 10 per cent year on year to record high of US$3.21 billion in the first half.

20 Aug 2026 - 8:07PM

Chinese offshore investment

Opinion | Beijing’s offshore insurance tax tests Hong Kong wealth management

While markets initially fell, more transparent cross-border oversight could strengthen the city’s credibility as a wealth management centre.

13 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM

Banking & finance

Don’t panic: China says 20% offshore insurance tax does not target Hong Kong

Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong.

7 Aug 2026 - 8:23PM

The share prices of major financial firms in Hong Kong dipped on Thursday, after reports of that Chinese authorities had started levying a 20 per cent tax on gains from offshore insurance policies. Photo: SCMP/Sam Tsang

Hong Kong stock market

As Hong Kong shares react to 20% levy report, investors eye Beijing’s next steps

Prudential, AIA and HSBC slid following report of the insurance levy, though Goldman Sachs says profit fallout may be limited.

6 Aug 2026 - 6:49PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July

Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.

22 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong property

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.

15 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM

Banking & finance

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

Insurers brace for impact from stricter cross-border rules, with the Insurance Authority stepping up oversight of mainland visitor purchases.

1 Jun 2026 - 10:30AM

An insurance sales agent looks for customers in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong stock market

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

Tencent, BeOne Medicines, Baidu and NetEase may lure fund inflows between US$200 million and US$1 billion, due to index weighting changes.

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My Obsession

Step into a whimsical world of plush toys and military pomp

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28 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Stocks

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.

25 Mar 2026 - 6:19PM

Buy-backs can be an efficient way to return surplus cash to investors once investment needs and balance sheets are funded, according to an analyst. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong stock market

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.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

HKEX allows listed companies to determine their own lot size, resulting in about 2,700 listed companies having 44 different lot sizes. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong national security law

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.

26 Feb 2026 - 4:14PM

Hong Kong stock market

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Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.

26 Feb 2026 - 4:42PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline.

24 Feb 2026 - 4:59PM

All major benchmarks in the US fell overnight over a pessimistic scenario in which advances in AI would disrupt white-collar employment. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong fugitive’s father guilty of trying to cash out her insurance policy

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.

11 Feb 2026 - 7:07PM

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

Hong Kong stock market

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.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:43PM

Hong Kong economy

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.

11 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM

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This week in PostMag: a showcase of Hong Kong talent, from AIA Scholars to an award-winning fashion designer

Plus Kellett School’s marks its first half-century with a 10-year plan roll-out and how double-amputee snowboarder Neil Tsui came back from the brink.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}AIA invests in Hong Kong’s future with US$100m AIA Scholarships scheme

How Zara Chui is searching for early-warning solutions for detecting fatty liver disease

How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong Kong

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet King Chan, a postgraduate student in clinical psychology advocating for mental-health support for the masses.

How Selina Wong hopes to expand the reach of traditional Chinese medicine

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious Hong Kong recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Selina Wong, a Chinese-medicine and biomedical-science student championing holistic healing for all ages.

How Wilson Cheng’s start-up is cutting in-flight food waste

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Wilson Cheng, a computer-science student combating in-flight food waste through coding and artificial intelligence.

How Atta Yu is transforming the landscape for visually impaired Hongkongers

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Atta Yu, an occupational-therapy graduate co-creating inclusive environments and accessible experiences with the visually impaired.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

Lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA employee suspended over mall brawl

Internet users identified and circulated employee’s personal details, including her name and profession after viral play-area brawl.

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

As Beijing targets cross-border corruption, Hong Kong markets brace for impact

For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions.

Mainland Chinese investors continue to buy insurance policies in Hong Kong: AIA

AIA sees value of new business rise 10 per cent year on year to record high of US$3.21 billion in the first half.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Beijing’s offshore insurance tax tests Hong Kong wealth management

While markets initially fell, more transparent cross-border oversight could strengthen the city’s credibility as a wealth management centre.

Don’t panic: China says 20% offshore insurance tax does not target Hong Kong

Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong.

As Hong Kong shares react to 20% levy report, investors eye Beijing’s next steps

Prudential, AIA and HSBC slid following report of the insurance levy, though Goldman Sachs says profit fallout may be limited.

Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July

Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.

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

Insurers brace for impact from stricter cross-border rules, with the Insurance Authority stepping up oversight of mainland visitor purchases.

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

Tencent, BeOne Medicines, Baidu and NetEase may lure fund inflows between US$200 million and US$1 billion, due to index weighting changes.

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

Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.

Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline.

Hong Kong fugitive’s father guilty of trying to cash out her insurance policy

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.

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.

AIA invests in Hong Kong’s future with US$100m AIA Scholarships scheme

Opinion | Beijing’s offshore insurance tax tests Hong Kong wealth management