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SAT · 2026-09-26 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0926-114181
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How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times

Hong Kong's private sector is undergoing a critical economic transformation, necessitating adaptation by established enterprises. This is highlighted by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.

Ambrose Li,Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-26 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times
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Hong Kong's private sector is undergoing a critical economic transformation, necessitating adaptation by established enterprises. This is highlighted by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. For example, Swire Coca-Cola, a Hong Kong bottling giant, is leveraging technology to improve its sales strategies. A salesman from Swire Coca-Cola can now use a mobile phone to access data about local customer preferences before visiting vendors in mainland China, such as in Jiangsu province. This demonstrates a proactive approach by businesses to navigate current challenging economic conditions and future-proof their operations.

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The private sector in Hong Kong must adapt to economic changes.

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Hong Kong's economic transformation is at a critical juncture.

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A salesman from Swire Coca-Cola can use a mobile phone to see which drinks customers in a neighborhood are likely to buy before visiting a vendor in mainland China.

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Full report

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Hong Kong’s economic transformation is at a critical juncture, and the private sector must adapt along with it, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has noted. In the first of a two-part series, Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong examine the forces driving change among established enterprises.Before visiting a vendor in mainland China’s Jiangsu province, a salesman from Hong Kong bottling giant Swire Coca-Cola can now use a mobile phone to see which drinks customers in the neighbourhood are most likely to buy.
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