Hong Kong Business Magazine

13/08/2025

Hong Kong home prices fall, but affordability crisis remains deeply unresolved, ULI reports. http://bit.ly/4moFPd5

13/08/2025

According to the Hong Kong Property Review, the private office vacancy rate reached 16.3%, with Grade B and C offices experiencing 15.6% and 11.0% vacancy rates, respectively, at the end of 2024.

With the relaxation of quotas for non-local students in both publicly funded and self-financed institutions, demand for student housing has surged.

13/08/2025

Student housing conversions may offer hope to Hong Kong’s weaker office sector.

A new government scheme to convert commercial buildings into student hostels aims to revive Hong Kong’s struggling office market after a year of falling prices.

11/08/2025

Banks in Hong Kong should streamline their application processes and reconsider language requirements if they want to hire and retain the top talent, recruitment experts told Hong Kong Business.

More selective and longer hiring timelines are hurting banks’ ability to attract workers, said Robert Sheffield, managing director, Morgan McKinley.

08/08/2025

The Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Awards returns in 2026 to celebrate the visionary leaders, bold innovators, and industry trailblazers redefining business success.

Nominations are open until 24 October 2025. Seize the opportunity to be recognised amongst Hong Kong's most exceptional business achievers.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fsHhbz

Be one of the distinguished honourees at Hong Kong’s premier business awards programme.

06/08/2025

AIA eyes growth by repositioning itself near rising business and talent hubs.

AIA Hong Kong and Macau has moved from Kowloon Bay to Airside as it tries to attract younger talent and the next generation of wealth management clients.

04/08/2025

How Hong Kong can increase its solar power output by as much as 80%.

Hong Kong could increase its solar power output by as much as 80% by adopting dual-sided panels—helping the city unlock more of its 8,000-MW solar potential.

04/08/2025

High-profile performances are turning Hong Kong into a stay-longer destination.

Rising concert and sports tourism spurred by the show-stopping performances of artists like Coldplay and K-pop star Taeyeon is driving longer stays.

19/07/2025

Only 10% of companies have mature transition plans aligned with 3As principles. https://bit.ly/3ICLPQE

17/07/2025

Hong Kong's second waste-to-energy plant I-PARK2 isn't expected to start operating until 2030.

Hong Kong should tap GBA's waste-to-energy facilities, as it tries to phase out landfills and generate more than 900 million kWh of electricity.

16/07/2025

Art spending surges among Southeast Asian elites, fueling demand for global masterpieces.

Auction houses are luring the growing pool of wealthy Southeast Asian collectors who pay top dollar for art produced by globally and regionally renowned artist.

11/07/2025

Hong Kong’s recently passed Stablecoins bill raises the bar on transparency and compliance, whilst unlocking opportunities for innovation in the digital asset space, analysts said.

Stablecoin issuers should be clear about the reserves backing their tokens and provide mechanisms for users to redeem them for cash.