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Amid the threats of global climate change and supply chain volatility, traditional agriculture has reached a critical tipping point. The core value of Foodtech lies in its ability to decouple food production from specific climatic conditions, thereby addressing food crises and achieving sustainability goals. California-based Voyage Foods is spearheading a transition from 'nature-dependent' to 'tech-driven' production, playing a structural role in the evolution of the Foodtech

In today’s business landscape, arbitration is highly favored for its confidentiality, specialized expertise, and enforceability. However, when a dispute enters arbitration, the core issue often distills down to a single question: 'What is it worth?' At this juncture, the Valuer becomes indispensable. They do more than translate abstract rights and losses into concrete economic figures; they serve a multi-faceted role as technical experts, translators of fact, and guardians of

Among various RWA categories, the tokenization of U.S. Treasuries is growing at the fastest pace, driven by a robust demand for 'on-chain USD yields' and the asset's inherent low-risk profile, which appeals to the crypto and DeFi ecosystems. Treasury-backed RWAs provide stable collateral and interest income, serving as a 'core position' in asset allocation. Real estate RWA also remains a vital category; with its global valuation reaching billions of dollars in 2023, it is pro

In 2025, the global M&A market experienced a significant rebound following the stabilization of high interest rates, cooling inflation, and a 'double bottom' valuation reset. Total deal value in the first half of the year reached approximately $1.5 trillion, a 15% year-on-year increase and a three-year post-pandemic high. The United States remains the global epicenter, accounting for roughly 60% of total volume ($908 billion). A resurgence in mid-to-large-cap transactions (ra

Purchasing land is essentially an acquisition of two core values: cash flow and exit options. While the lackluster tender response for the two industrial sites in the Northern Metropolis may seem like a reflection of weak market sentiment, a closer look at the terms reveals a consistent logic among investors. When the government acts as both the largest 'tenant' and a potential 'sub-landlord'—effectively competing for tenants within the same project—the Internal Rate of Retur

Following the lukewarm response to the tenders for multi-storey modern industrial building sites in the Northern Metropolis, the Government announced the cancellation of two tenders. The Yuen Long site has been reassigned to the Science Park to promote a microelectronics ecosystem, while the Hung Shui Kiu site is under policy review for potential government-led operation as an industrial park. This 'decisive pivot' is commendable, yet it highlights a deeper institutional chal

The 2025 global M&A market experienced a notable rebound as high-interest rates stabilized, inflation eased, and valuations underwent a 'double bottom' reset. In the first half of the year, total deal value reached approximately $1.5 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 15% and a three-year post-pandemic high. The United States remains the dominant force, accounting for roughly 60% of the total ($908 billion). Regarding deal structures, mid-to-large-cap M&A (valued between $2

Amid a cautious real estate market and tightening land premium revenues, the HKSAR Government remains committed to advancing the Northern Metropolis development in alignment with the national development pace. A critical challenge for current policy design is how to enhance the immediate appeal of land to developers and industrial stakeholders without compromising the core principles of long-term planning. Read More: https://bit.ly/3LD2qFI

As urban development matures, many early-era buildings struggle to keep pace with contemporary city life. From aging shopping malls to derelict factories, these structures carry urban memories yet face the risk of obsolescence. Amid increasingly scarce land resources, revitalizing these aging properties has become a pivotal strategy for unlocking stagnant assets and unleashing urban vitality. Redeveloping existing real estate is more than just a physical reconstruction; it re