Hong Kong Business Magazine

18/12/2025

Hong Kong job seekers will increasingly need the ability to work with and manage AI tools as banks rely more heavily on data and machine learning, industry experts from Randstad Hong Kong, Hays Hong Kong, L.E.K. Consulting, and Robert Walters said. hongkongbusiness.hk/economy/exclusive/hong-kong-banks-race-hire-ai-ready-talent-skill-gap-widens?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

15/12/2025

Hong Kong will integrate private doctors, pharmacies, and allied health providers into district health centres to expand access and reduce pressure on public hospitals. hongkongbusiness.hk/healthcare/exclusive/hong-kong-plans-wider-primary-care-network-in-reform-push?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Hong Kong plans to bring private doctors, community pharmacies and allied health providers into district health centres.

12/12/2025

Hong Kong will integrate private doctors, pharmacies, and allied health providers into district health centres to expand access and reduce pressure on public hospitals.

Hong Kong plans to bring private doctors, community pharmacies and allied health providers into district health centres.

11/12/2025

Security fears slow Hong Kong’s retail innovation despite rising cashless payments adoption. https://bit.ly/4oKgzhG

11/12/2025

Regulatory fragmentation slows Hong Kong’s maritime decarbonization despite rising regional green infrastructure. https://bit.ly/44g7NAW

08/12/2025

Hong Kong biotech startup Cellmeric is developing a low-energy platform that could cut the cost of cell-based cancer therapies by as much as 80%. hongkongbusiness.hk/healthcare/exclusive/cellmeric-targets-80-cut-in-cell-based-cancer-treatment-costs?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Hong Kong startup Cellmeric Ltd. is developing a low-energy gene-delivery platform that could cut the cost of cell-based cancer therapies by as much as 80%.

08/12/2025

Tighter housing rules could drive some landlords out of Hong Kong’s subdivided units. hongkongbusiness.hk/exclusive/hong-kongs-bill-could-push-some-landlords-out-subdivided-unit-market?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Hong Kong’s BHU bill may force some landlords to exit the subdivided unit market as stricter safety and living standards raise compliance costs, analysts said.

08/12/2025

Property losses from the Wang F*k Court fire are anticipated to hit reinsurers in Hong Kong, according to AM Best, and may even trigger premium adjustments.

It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.

05/12/2025

This Hong Kong startup offers a real-time video-editing platform that streamlines reviews, revisions, approvals, and storytelling in one place. hongkongbusiness.hk/media-marketing/exclusive/firefilm-rolls-out-last-mile-platform-ai-video-optimisation?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

HK startup Firefilm has built a video-editing platform that speeds up the final stage of production.

01/12/2025

Bank of East Asia (BEA) is extending business hours in its Tai Po branch and deploying additional staff in the branch.

On November 27-28, the branch is open until 6PM. It will also be open on weekends: Saturday, 9PM-4PM; and Sunday, 1PM-4PM.

01/12/2025

Hong Kong’s merchandise trade surged in October with exports and imports both posting double‑digit growth. The rebound underscores strong demand, though the trade deficit widened as imports outpaced exports.

Hong Kong’s merchandise trade posted a sharp rebound in October, with exports and imports both registering double-digit gains.

01/12/2025

Hong Kong’s hiring sentiment is set to rebound in 2026, driven by rising employer confidence, strong IPO momentum, and rapid AI adoption. However, salary mismatches may continue to slow recruitment.

Hiring sentiment in Hong Kong is poised for recovery in 2026, with 34% of employers planning to increase headcount.