Tag: HONG KONG

Hainan invites HK influencers on island-wide media tour

HAIKOU, China, June 12, 2026 -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn The Hainan provincial government invited a group of 15 from Hong Kong — including media professionals, the city's Legislative Council members, cultural and tourism key opinion leaders and online content creators — to take part in a six-day in-depth media tour of the tropical province.         The media tour, formally titled "Chasing Aerospace Dreams, Embracing Hainan FTP: 2026 Hong Kong Media Talents Exchange & Interview Event", was launched at a ceremony in Haikou, capital of China's southernmost Hainan province on June 9. At the launch ceremony, the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Sports presented 10 participants with certificates that appointed them as 2026 Hainan International Tourism Promotion Ambassadors. They are expected to use their media platforms and influence to promote Hainan's tourism resources and showcase the island province's tremendous appeal to global audiences. In total, the 15 participants collectively reach an audience of over 1 million followers across platforms including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok — making them an important channel connecting Hainan with Hong Kong and international visitors. The media group will visit Qionghai, Wanning, Wenchang, Lingshui and other destinations for firsthand exploration and experience of the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, in a bid to present a panoramic view of the FTP's achievements through the lens of Hong Kong media influencers and to further promote cultural exchanges and cooperation between Hainan and Hong Kong.    -- PRNewswire -- Source: chinadaily.com.cn   

HAIKOU, China, June 12, 2026 — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn The Hainan provincial government invited a group of 15 from Hong Kong — including media professionals, the city’s Legislative Council members, cultural and tourism key opinion leaders and online content creators — to take part in a six-day in-depth media tour of the tropical province. The media […]

Trusting the Process: How the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 Winners are Rebuilding the Hong Kong Workplace Culture from Within

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia organised by Business Media International has officially announced the winners of 2026 Hong Kong, highlighting 50 companies that have turned the city's complex labor challenges into a strategic advantage. While the broader market grapples with a "Talent Paradox"—characterized by a stable 3.8% unemployment rate alongside over 51,000 unfilled specialist vacancies—this year's winners have thrived by fundamentally reimagining the relationship between employer and employee. The 2026 Hong Kong landscape is defined by a structural mismatch: a surplus of generalist talent and a critical shortage of AI and ESG specialists. According to the latest market data, 97% of HR leaders struggle to source niche expertise. For this year's winners, the HR Asia Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) acted as more than just an evaluation; it served as a diagnostic tool. By leveraging the program's proprietary data and regional benchmarking, these companies identified "blind spots" in their internal cultures, allowing them to pivot from external recruitment to internal "Career Durability" strategies. While many companies view the 86% daily AI adoption rate among Hong Kong professionals as a threat to headcount, the 2026 winners have used it as a tool for human empowerment. These companies have integrated AI to automate high-volume administrative tasks, which has paradoxically allowed HR teams to become more human. By freeing up time, they have increased their focus on mental health support and personalized employee experiences, ensuring that technology serves the culture rather than dictating it. The introduction of the HR Asia People Transformation Awards this year serves as a testament to how winners are conquering retention issues. These companies recognize that in a market with a specialist shortage, the best way to keep talent is to guarantee their future relevance. By placing continuous learning at the center of their strategy, they have created an environment where employees feel "future-proofed." This commitment to transformation has proven to be a more powerful retention tool than traditional perks or salary increments alone. "Resilience in the Hong Kong market has taken on a new definition this year. It is no longer about simply enduring economic shifts, but about proactive reinvention. Our winners are those who have looked at the 2026 skills gap and seen an opportunity to deepen their commitment to their workforce." said Datuk William Ng, Chairman, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards. "By placing learning at the very heart of their business strategy, they aren't just filling vacancies; they are ensuring their employees remain relevant in an AI-driven world." The award covers several markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 - and a complete list of winners, please visit https://hr.asia/awards/ LIST OF WINNERS OF HR ASIA BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA 2026 (HONG KONG EDITION) IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: AECOM ASIA COMPANY LIMITED AGEAS ASIA SERVICES LIMITED AIA HONG KONG & MACAU AS WATSON & COMPANY LIMITED ATKINSREALIS ASIA LIMITED BUPA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CHINA HONGQIAO GROUP CHINA MOBILE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CHRISTIAN DIOR FAR EAST LTD. CHUBB LIFE INSURANCE HONG KONG LIMITED CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED CMB INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL CORPORATION LIMITED CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED CTF LIFE DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU DFI RETAIL GROUP ECOCERES LIMITED ETERNITYX MARKETING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED FWD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (BERMUDA) LIMITED GENERALI LIFE (HONG KONG) LIMITED GUOTAI JUNAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED HAECO GROUP HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED HANG LUNG PROPERTIES LIMITED HONG KONG AERO ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED HOP LUN ISS FACILITY SERVICES LTD. JOHNSON ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTORY LIMITED LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP LEE KUM KEE COMPANY LIMITED LEE KUM KEE GROUP MANULIFE (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED PHILIP MORRIS ASIA LIMITED PRINCIPAL PRUDENTIAL HONG KONG LIMITED PUBLICIS GROUPE HONG KONG SAVILLS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED SF SUPPLY CHAIN (HONG KONG) LIMITED SWIRE COCA-COLA HK LIMITED TF INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED THE MARKETING STORE WORLDWIDE (ASIA) LIMITED TOPPAN NEXUS LIMITED TTI ASIA TUNG WAH GROUP OF HOSPITALS UOB HONG KONG VANTIVE HEALTHCARE LIMITED WYNN RESORTS MACAU ZURICH INSURANCE (HONG KONG) WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2026 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU ATKINSREALIS ASIA LIMITED CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED HONG KONG AERO ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED LANGHAM HOTELS GROUP PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED WINNERS OF HR ASIA PEOPLE TRANSFORMATION AWARDS 2026 AGEAS ASIA SERVICES LIMITED AIA HONG KONG & MACAU BUPA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED HAECO GROUP HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED HONG KONG AERO ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED LANGHAM HOTELS GROUP MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED PUBLICIS GROUPE HONG KONG WYNN RESORTS MACAU WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2026 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED DFI RETAIL GROUP HANG LUNG PROPERTIES LIMITED HOP LUN PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED WINNERS OF HR ASIA TECH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2025 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU CMB INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL CORPORATION LIMITED GUOTAI JUNAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED HONG KONG AERO ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED PUBLICIS GROUPE HONG KONG SAVILLS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED VANTIVE HEALTHCARE LIMITED ZURICH INSURANCE (HONG KONG) About BUSINESS MEDIA INTERNATIONAL About BUSINESS MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited (1AZ.SG), a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. We organise various exhibitions and have the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in our portfolio. Adrian Cheng Marketing Manager Business Media International Mobile No.: 012-2692701 Email: adrian@businessmedia.asia. Source: Business Media International

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia organised by Business Media International has officially announced the winners of 2026 Hong Kong, highlighting 50 companies that have turned the city’s complex labor challenges into a strategic advantage. While the broader market grapples with a “Talent Paradox”—characterized by […]

PhotonPay Completes its First Live Agentic Payment Together with Mastercard

HONG KONG, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PhotonPay, a next-generation financial operating system, today announced a milestone in agentic transaction together with Mastercard, marking a significant step in the exploration of AI-driven financial infrastructure in Hong Kong. In a live operational demonstration, a PhotonPay tokenized card was securely provisioned for use by an AI agent, […]