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Economy & Business · 26 Sep

Hong Kong labour shortage forecast cut as AI reshapes demand for skills

The government expects a shortage of about 130,000 workers by 2028 and plans AI training and 10,000 jobs for graduates.

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Economy & Business · 25 Sep

HK Electric fuel charge falls as CLP’s rises in October

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Economy & Business · 24 Sep

Hong Kong real pay growth falls to lowest level since 2022, survey finds

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Economy & Business · 28 Sep

Hotel bookings forecast nearly full for first three days of Hong Kong National Day holiday

Immigration Department expects about 1.29 million mainland visitors, while the tourism sector is optimistic about visitor numbers and spending.

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Economy & Business · 23 Sep

Sandy Ridge data park targets mid-2027 launch for first phase

CLP says the northern metro grid can meet demand from three or four similarly sized data parks over the next decade.

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Economy & Business · 23 Sep

Hong Kong utility costs jump 11.5% as August inflation holds at 1.7%

Transport fares rose 3.9%, while underlying inflation also stayed unchanged at 1.9%.

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Economy & Business · 22 Sep

Hong Kong manpower shortage forecast to narrow, but construction and clerical jobs face opposing pressures

The projected 2028 gap is about 130,000 after talent attraction and labour import measures, while construction remains short and AI reshapes clerical work.

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Economy & Business · 22 Sep

RCEP starts Hong Kong accession process with new working group

The group gives Hong Kong a forum for negotiations, but reports set out no timetable for eventual membership.

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Economy & Business · 17 Sep

Shareholder seeks HK$3.55m from Evergrande Property Services over alleged prospectus statements

CHEUNG WING TSZ says misleading statements led her to buy 450,000 shares before the company’s deposits were enforced by banks.

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Economy & Business · 17 Sep

Hong Kong studies larger Exchange Fund gold holdings to build precious-metals hub

The HKMA is examining gold purchases and local market participation as Hong Kong expands clearing, storage and trading infrastructure.

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Economy & Business · 15 Sep

Hong Kong hiring outlook turns positive for fourth quarter, led by technology and finance

Technology and finance led the fourth-quarter survey, while health and social services recorded a negative employment outlook.

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Economy & Business · 14 Sep

‘Buy one, get one free’ offers can deliver little or no saving, survey finds

A Consumer Council comparison of 222 products also found that larger packs can cost more per unit than smaller ones.

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Economy & Business · 11 Sep

European innovators weigh Greater Bay Area opportunities after five-day tour

A 20-member delegation visited technology and research sites across Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with healthcare and robotics drawing particular interest.

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Economy & Business · 8 Sep

Hong Kong Goodies Festival to expand to Singapore and Malaysia in September

The first Asean edition will feature more than 350 products and run on Shopee and Lazada from 21 to 27 September 2026.

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Economy & Business · 8 Sep

High Court approves withdrawal of bankruptcy petition against Tang Shing Bor’s son

Bao Yuan Finance has separately petitioned over the estate of the late property figure, with reports identifying his sons Tang Yiu Man and Tang Yiu Sing as the people representing it, although their formal legal status is unclear.