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Strong Performance by Asian Institutions, 3 HK Universities Ranked Among Global Top 20; Global Universities Still Have Room to Improve in Implementing Social Responsibility

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – As sustainability issues continued to attract widespread attention, society has come to expect more of universities in fulfilling their social responsibilities. “Institutional social responsibilities and sustainability” has been listed as one of the key performance indicators in the University Grants Committee (UGC) University Accountability Agreement, reflecting the importance placed on the role of higher education institutions in advancing sustainable development. Committed to advancing university sustainability, the Faculty of Social Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), led by the Faculty and undertaken jointly by the Public Policy Research Centre (PPRC) and the Centre for Business Sustainability (CBS), released Hong Kong’s first systematic global University Sustainability Index (USI). The research was led by Prof. Carlos Wing Hung LO, Director of the Public Policy Research Centre at CUHK, and conducted a holistic assessment of the social responsibility and sustainability performance of 151 universities worldwide, with the aim of driving continuous improvement in university social responsibility (USR) performance.

While Europe and the Americas pioneered the promotion of USR, Asian tertiary institutions stood out notably in this assessment, nearly half of the universities ranked in the “Global Top 20” were from Asia, including 3 from Hong Kong. Overall, global universities recorded relatively weaker scores in the “Practice” and “Impact” dimensions, reflecting that the implementation of social responsibility among universities was still in a developing stage.

Driving Universities From Theory to Practice, Quantifying Social Responsibility in University Sustainability

USI aimed to encourage higher education institutions to adopt USR as a core management model of sustainable development. Through establishing benchmarks for regional and international references, supporting institutions in seeking continuous improvement on their practices, encouraging the transparency of relevant information, and tracking and recognizing institutions with excellent sustainability performance. The USI aspired to transform theory into practice, break the ivory tower image of academia, and build a bridge between universities and society.

Prof. LO stated, “The value of this research lies in breaking the perception that academia is disconnected from the real world, building a bridge between universities and society, and translating abstract academic theories into concrete social practices. Through the assessment model we have developed, we quantify and explicitly define universities’ substantive contributions to sustainable social development beyond pure academic research, allowing higher education institutions to better understand how to take concrete action toward social change, while also providing policymakers with objective data reference.”

Building on the team’s ongoing research into USR in higher education institutions, including a series of preliminary assessments conducted between 2016 and 2022, the research team published the first Greater China University Sustainability Index in 2023, and expanded the scope of assessment to cover global and Asia-Pacific universities this time. The research team applied the “Value-Process-Impact” (VPI) framework, which was grounded in USR performance, as the assessment model. It used data to quantify the USR practices of 151 universities globally# across seven key stakeholder groups, including Student, Employee, Communities, Environment, Government/Funding Bodies, Peer Universities, and Suppliers, thereby providing a comprehensive measurement of each institution’s sustainability performance. The index integrated annual reports and sustainability-related materials publicly published by institutions, invited assessed universities to complete questionnaires, and engaged SGSHK, a third-party body, to conduct sample verification of the assessments.*

#The three sub-indices collectively covered 151 universities, some universities were included in more than one sub-index.

*For the Index methodology, please refer to the Appendix.

USI comprised three regional indices, with the following selection criteria for assessed institutions:

  • Global USI: 113 institutions selected from the top 150 of the QS World University Rankings 2024, with the availability of USR, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and sustainability data in English or Chinese as the exclusion clause
  • Asia-Pacific USI: Comprised of 58 member institutions of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Greater China USI: Comprised of 30 institutions, including all 8 UGC-funded institutions in Hong Kong


Global Universities Excelled in Value and Management
, Room to Grow in Practice and Impact

The 2025 results showed that, across the dimensions of the VPI framework#, the “Value” dimension achieved the highest scores, followed by “Management,” while “Practice” and “Impact” recorded relatively lower scores. From a regional perspective, Oceanian institutions achieved the highest overall scores, followed by Europe. Among universities ranked in the “Global Top 20,” nearly half were from Asia, including 3 from Hong Kong.

#Under the VPI framework, the “Process” dimension was subdivided into “Management” and “Practice”.

Prof. LO noted, “USR was first promoted by Europe and the Americas. However, based on the results of this assessment, while Asia started promoting USR later than Europe and the Americas, its level of engagement and performance at this stage improved considerably and even placed it among the top performers, reflecting the emphasis of Asia’s higher education community on sustainable development and its proactive implementation.”

The research findings also indicated that global universities showed weaker performance in the “Practice” and “Impact” dimensions, reflecting that the implementation of social responsibility among universities was still in a transitional stage of development. However, patterns and priorities have emerged across the VPI dimensions. “Students” and “Environment” are most valued by universities in the “Practice” dimension, while in the “Impact” dimension, institutions across the Global, Asia-Pacific, and Greater China indices placed the greatest emphasis on “Peer Universities”. Prof. LO believed that the value of a university should not be measured only by its academic research performance. Universities should also give duly attention and responsibility to various stakeholders to further advance sustainable development in society.

Bringing Scholars Together, Building an International Network for University Sustainability

Prof. LO stated that if Hong Kong institutions strengthened their efforts in the “Practice” and “Impact” dimensions, their overall performance had the potential to improve further. The research team would consider sharing the results with the UGC and relevant government departments, and proposed evidence-based recommendations to promote sustainable development among universities in Hong Kong and make an impactful contribution to social progress.

The research team established an International Advisory Committee, comprising senior scholars from Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions. The Committee’s functions included reviewing and providing recommendations on the research methodology, data, and findings, serving as a bridge between the research team and institutional stakeholders and assisting in engaging sustainability departments in data collection. Members also regularly attended Committee meetings and related events, assisted in drafting research reports, and promoted the USI through their respective institutions to enhance its international influence.

The USI will be compiled annually to continuously track the progress of institutions across the various dimensions of sustainable development. The research team will hold a forum on USR and sustainability in the second half of this year, inviting relevant stakeholders to share practical experiences and research findings through thematic speeches and panel discussions. Representatives from assessed institutions will also be invited to attend, with the aim of fostering exchange and collaboration on sustainable development within the higher education community.

Through a cross-regional academic network, the research team not only encouraged universities worldwide to more actively fulfill their social responsibilities, but also quantified universities’ substantive contributions to social progress beyond academic research. Prof. LO hoped that the project would help universities clearly define their role in sustainable development, while providing policymakers with objective data to drive higher education institutions to become driving force for social change, thereby benefiting society.

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The full report and results HERE

Appendix: USI Methodology

Compilation of the University Sustainability Index:

  1. Annual USR performance assessment, which reflects the performance for the most recent calendar year with available information
  2. Builds on the VPI model, which provides a comprehensive assessment framework focusing on the Value-Process-Impact cycle of institutions
  3. Stakeholder perspective, which includes the evaluation of USR practices towards 7 key stakeholder groups, including Student, Employee, Peer Universities, Communities, Environment, Government/Funding Bodies, and Suppliers
  4. Open information with validation, which relies on publicly available information disclosed in the university’s ESG/CSR/sustainability report/official website

Prudence Measures:

  1. Invited by email to individual index universities to complete a questionnaire on the University Sustainability Index platform
  2. Index universities concerned were requested to review the questionnaire completed by our researchers on data accuracy and provide supplementary information
  3. Sampling check and audit were conducted by the SGS HK after initial assessment scores for individual index universities were compiled
  4. All assessment scores and rankings were reviewed and hence endorsed by an International Advisory Committee

Disclaimer: The scores for individual index universities are calculated using the VPI assessment model based on publicly available information and data related to sustainability/social responsibility of the index university concerned. Thus, the accuracy of the index depends on the sufficiency and accuracy of the publicly available information and data from each index university.
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Skills Become the New Currency: Salary Polarisation Deepens as AI and Semiconductor Talent Command Up to 30% Pay Increases in Taiwan

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Robert Walters Taiwan’s 15th anniversary report Reveals Structural Shift in the Local Talent Market

  • Taiwan’s talent market has officially shifted from an employer-driven to a candidate-driven market, with critical skills increasingly replacing tenure and job titles as the core measure of talent value.
  • AI adoption and global supply chain restructuring are accelerating salary polarisation. Professionals in semiconductors and high-tech industries are seeing salary increases of 15–20% when changing jobs, while those with AI, HPC and cross-border supply chain expertise can command increases of up to 30%.
  • Career priorities are evolving beyond compensation. 54% of professionals cite learning and development opportunities as a key reason for staying with their current employer.
  • By 2030, Gen Z is expected to account for 30–33% of Taiwan’s workforce, making flexibility, work-life balance and transparent workplace culture critical factors in talent attraction and retention.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Taiwan’s talent market has gradually shifted from an employer-driven to a candidate-driven market through globalisation, digital transformation and pandemic-driven disruption. Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of technology and AI is not only accelerating demand for critical skills, but also reshaping industry structures and redefining the rules of talent competition.

Robert Walters, the world’s most trusted talent solutions business, said in its latest 15th anniversary report, Taiwan’s Talent Market: The New Rules of Competition, that “critical skills” are increasingly replacing tenure and job titles as the primary indicators of talent value and compensation. Particularly as Taiwan’s semiconductor industry strengthens its strategic position within the global technology supply chain, professionals with in-demand capabilities are seeing salary growth significantly outpace the broader market, making salary polarisation an increasingly structural feature of Taiwan’s labour market.

As competition for high-skilled talent intensifies, candidates are placing greater emphasis not only on compensation, but also on Career Value Proposition (CVP), including career development, workplace flexibility and management culture. The report also highlights the rise of a candidate-driven market, where professionals are becoming increasingly selective about what they expect from employers.

In today’s market, growing uncertainty and increasing business complexity are shifting competition away from workforce scale towards the ability to secure critical capabilities and high-value talent. John Winter, Country Manager of Robert Walters Taiwan, noted: “Since entering the Taiwan market in 2011, we have seen talent strategy evolve into a core business strategy. Organisations that can identify critical capabilities early, integrate talent effectively and continuously strengthen organisational resilience will be best positioned for long-term success.”

Global Supply Chain Restructuring Accelerates the Shift Towards a Skills-Based Talent Market and Salary Polarisation

Amid geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing global supply chain restructuring, organisations are increasingly reshaping their structures and global workforce strategies to strengthen resilience and competitiveness. As a result, hiring priorities are shifting away from narrow technical expertise towards cross-functional integration, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. At the same time, talent assessment is moving beyond tenure and job titles, with greater emphasis placed on practical capability, skill scarcity and immediate business impact.

Rapid AI adoption is further accelerating demand for critical skills, driving increasingly concentrated salary growth across the market.

In semiconductor and high-tech industries, professionals changing jobs may see salary increases of 15–20%, while talent with expertise in AI, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Edge Computing and cross-border supply chain management may achieve salary growth of up to 30% reinforcing the growing shift towards a labour market increasingly defined by “skills value”. In contrast, salary growth among execution-focused roles has remained relatively moderate. According to Taiwan’s Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), nearly 70% of employees in 2025 earned below the average salary level — the highest proportion on record — highlighting widening salary polarisation across the labour market.

Candidate-Driven Market Takes Shape:

Career Value Proposition Emerges Alongside Salary as a Key Driver of Employer Attractiveness

The rise of in-demand skills is accelerating Taiwan’s shift towards a candidate-driven labour market, with professionals becoming increasingly selective about what they expect from employers. According to Robert Walters Taiwan’s 15th Anniversary Report, candidates are moving beyond a compensation-led mindset and placing greater emphasis on Career Value Proposition (CVP), including career growth, workplace flexibility and management culture.

As AI adoption and industry transformation continue to reshape the workforce, professionals are placing greater importance on long-term career development and employability. Robert Walters Taiwan’s research found that 54% of professionals view continuous learning and development opportunities as a key reason for staying with their current employer.

Expectations around workplace culture and working models are also evolving. The report shows that beyond salary and benefits (75%), professionals increasingly prioritise flexible working arrangements (36%) and an open, effective management culture (32%) when evaluating employers. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s National Development Council projects that Gen Z will account for approximately 30–33% of the labour force by 2030. As the influence of this generation continues to grow, priorities such as work-life balance, workplace flexibility and transparent organisational culture are becoming defining factors in employer attractiveness.

Reflecting on the findings, John Winter noted: “The rise of a candidate-driven market reflects a broader shift in how professionals evaluate employers. Beyond compensation, talent is increasingly prioritising long-term growth, flexibility and organisational culture. Companies that can provide meaningful career development and adaptability will be better positioned to attract and retain top talent.”

Five Strategies Reshaping Talent Competition:

Building Organisational Resilience Through Critical Capabilities and Skills Value

As geopolitical uncertainty, global supply chain restructuring and rapid AI adoption continue to reshape business environments, organisations are increasingly competing on critical capabilities and organisational resilience rather than scale alone. In this context, talent strategy is no longer a back-office HR function, but a core driver of transformation, competitiveness and long-term business sustainability.

Robert Walters Taiwan’s report identifies five key strategies organisations should focus on to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market:

1. Shift from workforce expansion to critical capability planning
Hiring success will increasingly depend on the ability to identify and secure high-value talent with in-demand, business-critical skills.

2. Build compensation strategies around skills value

As skills replace tenure as the key measure of talent value, organisations must redesign salary structures and talent evaluation frameworks to remain competitive.

3. Strengthen long-term learning and capability development

AI-driven transformation will require organisations to proactively build reskilling and upskilling cultures to reduce future capability gaps.

4. Redesign workplaces around flexibility and employee experience

Beyond compensation, organisations must strengthen career development, flexibility and workplace culture to attract and retain high-performing talent.

5. Elevate talent strategy to a core business priority

Future talent competition will increasingly shape organisational agility, transformation capability and long-term competitiveness.

Reflecting on the evolving talent landscape, John Winter said: “In the past, talent strategies were largely designed to address immediate hiring needs. Today, the nature of talent strategy has fundamentally changed. Organisations must shift from asking ‘Who do we need now?’ to ‘What capabilities will we need in the future?’ The businesses that can continuously build adaptable talent and resilient organisations will be the ones best positioned for long-term success.”

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About Taiwan’s Talent Market: The New Rules of Competition

Published as Robert Walters Taiwan’s 15th anniversary report, Taiwan’s Talent Market: The New Rules of Competition explores how globalisation, digital transformation, the pandemic, AI adoption and geopolitical uncertainty have structurally reshaped Taiwan’s labour market over the past 15 years.

The report combines Robert Walters Taiwan’s long-term market observations, talent insights and findings from the Salary Survey 2026, covering key sectors including semiconductors, high technology, manufacturing, digital transformation and cross-border operations. It also examines the major workforce trends redefining talent competition, salary structures and employer attractiveness in Taiwan’s evolving labour market.

To access the full report, please visit: https://reurl.cc/9W97bn

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The Taipei office specialises in placing candidates in the following specialities: accounting & finance, electronics & industrial, healthcare, human resources, IT & digital transformation, marketing, manufacturing, sales, semiconductors, software, supply chain, logistics & procurement.

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Vietnam’s Bridge to the Global Experience Economy

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – As traditional Asian markets such as Singapore and Thailand approach saturation, Vietnam is accelerating its rise as a new destination for the Experience Economy, with the integrated ecosystem of the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) emerging as a strategic bridge connecting Vietnam to the world.

Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) will become the definitive hub for international exhibitions and world-class outdoor mega-events in Vietnam.

The rapid growth of the Experience Economy is reshaping competition across the global MICE industry, spanning meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Against this backdrop, Vietnam is increasingly positioning itself as a new regional hub. At the center of this shift is the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC), whose record-breaking scale and all-in-one ecosystem are redefining event infrastructure standards while creating new opportunities to bring Vietnamese culture onto the global stage.

The Rise of the Experience Economy

No longer viewed simply as entertainment, the event industry has become a major economic growth driver, a trend increasingly reflected in Vietnam’s market performance.

Speaking at the High-Level Conference connecting the Vietnam Exhibition, Event & Advertising Industry 2026 held at VEC on May 8, Jason Yan, Partner at M Square Capital, the investment fund behind the global EDM festival brand Ultra Worldwide, said Vietnam’s live entertainment market has surpassed USD 50 million in revenue. More than 700 large-scale events are now held annually, generating over USD 1 billion in economic impact from international visitors.

In 2025 alone, Vietnam hosted more than 800 music events of varying scales, while music copyright revenues grew by 200%. According to Yan, these figures indicate that Vietnam is entering a period of accelerated growth within the Experience Economy.

The momentum extends beyond live entertainment. Dr. Cấn Văn Lực, Chief Economist at BIDV, noted that Vietnam’s MICE market has reached approximately USD 6 billion, while the advertising industry has grown to USD 3.5 billion. With annual growth projected at around 12%, Vietnam is increasingly viewed as entering a “golden period” for experiential industries.

At the same time, the market itself is evolving. Consumers are no longer simply purchasing tickets to events, but seeking immersive and integrated experiences. Global brands, meanwhile, are looking beyond venues alone, prioritizing platforms capable of delivering meaningful “Return on Experience.”

VEC’s emerging role as a “strategic connector”

Capturing investment flows from the Experience Economy requires more than consumer demand alone. Large-scale infrastructure remains essential, and for many years, this was one of the limitations preventing Vietnam from hosting major international events. The emergence of VEC is increasingly changing that equation.

Located in Cổ Loa, Hanoi, VEC is a landmark development spanning 900,000 square meters, making it one of Southeast Asia’s largest exposition complexes. At the heart of the venue is the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall, a 13-hectare centerpiece designed with flexible operational capabilities capable of accommodating exhibitions and events welcoming millions of visitors.

The complex is complemented by the VinPalace conference and banquet system, parking facilities for up to 10,000 vehicles integrated with VinFast charging stations, and transportation links providing rapid access to central Hanoi. Together, these elements create a seamless experience ecosystem aligned with international standards.

Vingroup’s world-class organization and operational excellence have already been proven through legendary mega-events, most notably bringing G-Dragon’s “Übermensch” World Tour to Vietnam under the 8Wonder brand. Leveraging this proven expertise, VEC is designed to seamlessly execute the next generation of large-scale activations. Looking ahead, this operational blueprint will further expand across the Vingroup ecosystem, notably with the upcoming VEC Can Gio project in Ho Chi Minh City, the Blue Wave Theater—a 60,000-capacity venue set to become the largest in Southeast Asia.

Perspective view of the Blue Wave Theater—Southeast Asia's largest theater, located within the Vietnam Exposition Center in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City (VEC Can Gio).
Perspective view of the Blue Wave Theater—Southeast Asia’s largest theater, located within the Vietnam Exposition Center in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City (VEC Can Gio).

Building a nationwide all-in-one event ecosystem

Much of VEC’s all-in-one capability is tied directly to its integration within the broader Vingroup ecosystem. Events hosted at VEC can simultaneously leverage platforms including Vincom, Vinpearl, VinWonders, Vinhomes, and the green mobility network Green SM, which now operates across 34 provinces and four countries.

As a result, VEC is evolving beyond a standalone venue into a broader platform connecting commerce, tourism, entertainment, and culture within a unified experience ecosystem.

The broader infrastructure ecosystem also includes the 135,000-seat Hùng Vương Stadium and the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium, equipped with a retractable roof system capable of opening or closing within minutes.

While many traditional Asian venues, including Singapore National Stadium and Thailand’s Rajamangala Stadium, are increasingly facing constraints related to capacity and aging infrastructure, Vingroup’s next-generation venue network is positioning Vietnam as a more competitive player in the regional event market.

The growing presence of global MICE leaders in Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a reflection of both the market’s potential and VEC’s operational readiness.

Jason Yan described Vietnam as “a convergence point of limitless energy for the future of cultural industries,”emphasizing that realizing such potential requires operators capable of managing venues at massive scale. According to him, the ecosystem developed by Vingroup and VEC provides the operational confidence needed for Ultra Worldwide to expand major festival productions into Vietnam.

Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events, shared a similar perspective, noting that decisions by global corporations and political leaders to choose a destination “are never accidental,” but rather the result of “deliberate” long-term strategies.

According to Dickinson, the emergence of VEC, combined with Vietnam’s broader development vision, is creating what he described as a “perfect storm” for international businesses seeking long-term opportunities in the market.

From that viewpoint, the launch ceremony for Vietnam’s Exhibition, Event and Advertising Ecosystem at VEC on May 8 marked more than a new partnership milestone between VEC and international partners. It also signaled a broader new phase for Vietnam’s cultural industries.

Supported by large-scale infrastructure, growing operational capabilities, and Vingroup’s integrated ecosystem, VEC is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic platform connecting Vietnam with the global Experience Economy while advancing its vision of “Bring Vietnam to the world and bring the world to Vietnam.”

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Hong Kong rises to world No.1 cross-boundary wealth hub

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27).

Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre

Hong Kong’s cross-boundary wealth rose 10.7% in 2025 to US$2.9 trillion, driven by Chinese Mainland flows and a vigorous stock market that delivered significant IPO (initial public offering) activity and strong gains in benchmark-heavy internet platforms, according to the report. It also projected that, from 2025 to 2030 the cross-boundary wealth managed by Hong Kong will grow by 9% on average annually and maintain first place globally, fully affirming Hong Kong’s position as a world-leading cross-boundary wealth management centre.

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG), highlighted that China’s National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong in strengthening its functions as an international asset and wealth management centre, which is also a key component of Hong Kong’s ‘Finance +’ development strategy.

“Over the past few years, the Government has worked closely with the financial sector to continuously improve the financial infrastructure and ecosystem, expand the range of investment products and risk management tools, and deepen the connectivity with capital markets around the world.

“Leveraging the advantages of ‘one country, two systems’, complemented by free, open, transparent, and predictable economic policies as well as a stable and secure investment environment, and cross-market connectivity, Hong Kong is attracting more and more ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices to establish a presence and invest in the city,” Mr Chan said.

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Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSARG, noted that the Government had issued the Policy Statement on Developing Family Office Businesses in Hong Kong in March 2023 and has since implemented various measures to encourage family offices to operate in Hong Kong. Such initiatives, he said, include providing profits tax concession to family-owned investment holding vehicles managed by eligible single family offices and introducing the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.

“The Government will introduce legislative proposals into the Legislative Council next month (June 2026) to further enhance the preferential tax regimes for funds, single family offices and carried interest, so as to further enhance the competitiveness of the tax regimes, and attract more funds and family offices to set up and operate in Hong Kong,” Mr Hui said.

According to a study commissioned by Invest Hong Kong and published in February 2026, there were over 3,380 single family offices operating in Hong Kong as of end-2025, representing an increase of more than 25%, over the past two years.

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