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Hang Seng Bank enhances capabilities of AI-powered chatbot
Hang Seng Bank enhances capabilities of AI-powered chatbot
‘HARO’ can now help customers manage their personal finances.
Sport-related spending in 2017 outpaces that of US Open after hitting $2.1b
Over 700,000 in sporting tickets were sold last year.
Developers sweeten property packages in bid to dispose stock
One developer has included a high-speed rail holiday in its apartment package.
China's ultra rich set to boost Hong Kong wealth assets by 50% in 2023
HNWIs from the Mainland are edging out AuM from other APAC markets.
Hong Kong urged to double university research funding to $4b to maintain competitive edge
This is part of the pledge to increase R&D expenditure to GDP to 1.5% by 2022.
Residential projects dominated construction works in Q2
Its value rose by 8.1% to $18.5b.
Expats shun costly Hong Kong as they embrace Taiwan and Singapore
Once a thriving expat hub, the SAR has plunged to 56th place in the global expat life rankings.
AI in Hong Kong: An urgent need to realise opportunities
Two years ago, I shared with Hong Kong Business readers how we will be able to build smarter retail infrastructure through in-store artificial intelligence (AI). I am pleased to see that AI-based chatbots are now in widespread use around the world. However, the incredible potential of AI remains largely unrealised in Hong Kong, whilst the number of opportunities has expanded immensely.
URA to shell out $100m to compensate unauthorised Kwun Tong shopkeepers
This is part of the ongoing effort to redevelop Kwun Tong town centre.
Hot pot chain Haidilao seeks ambitious US$10b valuation that towers over its peers
It’s aiming for a market cap greater than all Hong Kong-listed restaurant operators combined.
Hong Kong inks fintech cooperation deal with Brazil
The two central banks will share information and lead joint innovation projects.
Accommodation and retail sectors lead Q2 charge in business receipts
They booked double-digit growth at 16.5% and 12.4% respectively.
Hong Kong banks struggle to plug tech talent shortage
Engineers and developers are all in short supply.
Hang Seng Bank launches all-in-one payment collection service for merchants
Merchants may soon accept several payment methods through one integrated point-of-sale terminal.
Retailers scramble to cash in on bubble tea craze
Their strong sales volume have endeared them as the new darling of shopping malls.
Hong Kong mulls tighter curbs on foreign home purchases
Non-local buyers took up over 10% of total transactions in Q1.
Hong Kong opens doors to first unmanned shops
AlipayHK and Okashiland both unveiled stores on a trial basis.