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Privatisation deals drive M&A activity in Hong Kong

L’Occitane and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings are among the companies delisting from HKEX.

Privatisation deals drive M&A activity in Hong Kong

L’Occitane and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings are among the companies delisting from HKEX.

Niche crisis pushes Hong Kong towards green burials

Companies may offer boat trips for scattering ashes as interest in green burials rises.

New arrangement eases IP suits between Mainland and Hong Kong

Firms in Hong Kong can now act against Mainland infringers without dual proceedings.

Source Green’s bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions propel firms away from plastic packaging

F&B firms can source packaging made from wheat bran, bagasse, and areca palm.

Why avocados are now a permanent part of Shake Shack Hong Kong's menu

The brand said limited-time-only (LTO) delights and new menu launches help keep consumer attention.

Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2024

Fintech and AI startups dominated the list.

Hong Kong sets higher investment threshold for residency

Whilst permanent residency in Hong Kong now requires a minimum outlay of $30m (US$3.83m), the range of permissible investments has been expanded.

Days of excess are over, investors warn founders

Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.

Foodtech, fintech emerge as bright spots in Hong Kong’s startup landscape

The city is home to over 600 fintech startups and more than 100 food tech firms.

MBA programmes in Hong Kong live up to financial hub status

MBA providers hop on experiential learning and progressive curriculums to ensure competitive edge in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Trip.com unifies all units in new Hong Kong office

Embracing tourism at its core, the new office displays a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbour.

Meat The Next’s dairy-free milk targets lactose-intolerant in Asia

Brands like The Matcha Tokyo and Pret A Manger in Hong Kong Science Park have adopted the startup’s product.

UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts

Ip believes that finance and creativity go hand-in-hand in building a holistic pool of talents in UOB.

New eco-haven AIRSIDE boasts urban farm, smart bike parking system and more

The commercial property supplies its tenants with harvested produce from its urban farm.

Hong Kong investors seek out Thailand properties for higher rental return, capital gains

Buyers from the city account for a third of foreign purchased homes in Thai developer MQDC’s portfolio.

Fintech startup streamlines SME credit assessment for banks through AI

With InRiskable, banks can assess SMEs’ credit risks with 80% less time and 97% accuracy.

HK enables retail investors to trade tokenised securities, boosting Web 3.0 growth

Prospectus and public offering regimes govern tokenised securities.