Hong Kong

Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output

Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output

Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.
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Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025

This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.
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Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029

Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.

Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.

Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk

Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.

Companies move to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

Hong Kong’s insurance market to hit $127b by 2032

The city’s insurance penetration remains amongst the highest globally.

Hong Kong travellers boost insurance uptake on personal safety concerns

Notably, the fear of losing travel documents is higher.

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024

Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.

65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage

Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.

‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently

Tram ridership is still 15% below 2018 levels, according to its operator.

Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up

They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.

How financially prepared are Gen Alpha parents in Hong Kong?

Only 33% have concrete financial plans, whilst 18% have not started planning at all.

Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups

Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.

Exceptional travel and hospitality innovators honoured at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Hong Kong 2025

The awards programme recognised outstanding initiatives that redefined Hong Kong’s travel industry.

HDI Global sees insurance opportunity in East Asia’s renewable energy boom

The company plans to hire underwriters who understand the RE language, says Hong Kong branch CEO Michael Ahn.  

Retailers to benefit from reinstatement cost write-off

The tax relief is welcome, but costs would still dictate the decision to move.