How Hong Kong companies are evolving with the times

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-26 · by SCMP Staff

Quick Summary

Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong explore how Hong Kong companies are adapting to current challenges in a two-part series. The article highlights Swire Coca-Cola as an example of firms using artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to ensure business growth despite economic difficulties. This piece, published on September 26, 2026, reflects the broader trend of Hong Kong businesses transforming under Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's guidance.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

Hong Kong's economy is at a critical juncture, and private sector companies must adapt to survive, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has emphasized. One such company, Swire Coca-Cola, is using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth and navigate economic challenges. For instance, before visiting vendors in China’s Jiangsu province, salespeople can now use mobile phones to predict which beverages local customers prefer based on consumer profiles. Additionally, AI-powered robots are employed in the company's mainland plants to efficiently handle heavy loads of drinks, marking a significant advancement in a labor-intensive industry. This technology-driven approach is crucial for Hong Kong firms looking to stay competitive and resilient amid economic uncertainties.

Written for “Hong Kong Business Adaptation” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Hong Kong Business Adaptation
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Topics

Hong Kong Hong Kong’s Select Swire Coca-Cola

Subjects

Hong Kong GPE · 2× Ambrose Li PERSON · 1× Hong Kong’s GPE · 1× John Lee Ka-chiu PERSON · 1× Swire Coca-Cola ORG · 1× Wynna Wong PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Updated: 11:16am, 26 Sep 2026 Advertisement [1] How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times Swire Coca-Cola is among firms leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies to drive growth and navigate economic headwinds.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
2026-09-26 · South China Morning Post
How Hong Kong companies are evolving with the times · assertive framing

Claims (4 extracted, 0 hedged)

Advertisement How Hong Kong companies are evolving with the times asserted
companies → evolve → times
Hong Kong’s economic upgrade is at a critical juncture, and the private sector is no exception, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has noted. asserted
chiu → note → juncture
In a two-part series, Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong examine the needs and circumstances driving transformation among established enterprises. asserted
Li → examine → enterprises
Updated: 11:16am, 26 Sep 2026 Advertisement [1] How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times Swire Coca-Cola is among firms leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies to drive growth and navigate economic headwinds. asserted
Cola → update → headwinds
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