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McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm, headquartered in New York City, USA, with a worldwide presence across over 65 countries. As the oldest and largest of the "MBB" consultancies, it advises corporations, governments, and organisations on strategy, operations, and digital transformation. McKinsey is a leader in leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and automation to drive client success and sustainable growth. Its focus includes helping clients integrate AI, though its Greater China chairman noted AI’s positive impact on capital markets alongside creating labour market anxiety.

Pieces from brands (from left) Calla Lily, Pen Mane and Austy Lee. Asian luxury consumers are increasingly turning to bespoke jewellery. Photos: Calla Lily, Pen Mane, Austy Lee

Fashion

Why wear what everyone else is wearing? The rise of bespoke jewellery in Asia

Jewellery with an ‘emotional connection’ is redefining luxury for consumers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

21 Sep 2026 - 12:41PM

China consumption

China eyes rural markets, local town centres to tackle national consumption woes

18 Aug 2026 - 7:00PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Which supplements are Hongkongers taking to keep ‘engine’ running?

19 Aug 2026 - 4:14PM

China-Asean relations

Asian Angle | Why a second ‘China shock’ is good for Southeast Asia

Fear of Chinese imports is misplaced. Roughly 90 per cent of what the region buys is inputs and machinery driving local manufacturing.

12 Jul 2026 - 2:30PM

Shipping containers are seen at the port in Nanjing, Chinas eastern Jiangsu province, last month. Photo: AFP

Luxury brands

Self-expression, experiences, resale: what luxury clients really want

A new McKinsey and Business of Fashion report reveals how aspirational spending, emotional connection and experience are reshaping the luxury sector.

30 Jun 2026 - 12:03PM

Asia housing and property

The View | Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong.

29 Jun 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

China’s private sector

Why Chinese competition, not geopolitics, is the biggest test for foreign firms

Multinationals remain committed to the Chinese market despite pressures, analyst says, citing the actions of Apple and Nvidia as evidence.

25 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM

People walk past a booth showcasing Apple’s suppliers during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. Photo: Reuters

China’s private sector

China market is the ‘world’s toughest gym’ for global brands: McKinsey

Innovation, speed, and entrepreneurial agility are needed in China; foreign firms must adapt or lose ground, says McKinsey’s Joe Ngai.

8 Jun 2026 - 2:21PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.

15 May 2026 - 5:50PMvideocam

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan

Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.

11 May 2026 - 8:49PM

MG electric cars before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on April 29. Photo: CN-STR / AFP

Banking & finance

Macroscope | The real reason stock markets are still flying high despite grave risks

For all the talk of market resilience, too much portfolio investment is chasing too few real-world investment areas.

25 Apr 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

A trader works, as a screen broadcasts a press conference by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell following a rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 18. Photo: Reuters

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock

Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.

24 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM

Artificial intelligence

Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver

Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030.

21 Apr 2026 - 6:07PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds

Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.

9 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

AI-linked goods accounted for about one-third of global trade growth last year, according to McKinsey. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board.

1 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM

HKIC CEO Clara Chan delivers a speech at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in February last year. Photo: Elson Li

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong executives trail employees in AI adoption: McKinsey

Just 14 per cent of Hong Kong executives use AI frequently, as companies face strategy, data and training barriers to wider adoption.

11 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM

Artificial intelligence

Ant International teams up with Google on use of Universal Commerce Protocol

The endorsement of Google’s open standard comes as companies globally accelerate the integration of AI agents and e-commerce.

12 Jan 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Age of AI holds both promise and peril

Whether AI delivers widespread well-being or further slavery is a political question that must be answered with sound governance.

5 Dec 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

A child observes an industrial robot dog at the ZCP Future Mobility exhibition at Zero Carbon Park in Kowloon Bay on November 1. Photo: Dickson Lee

Made in China 2025

Chinese EV makers tipped to storm global top 10 carmakers by 2030, McKinsey says

Chinese carmakers are expected to climb the global league tables over the next five years, as technology and scale disrupt the leaders.

28 Nov 2025 - 8:30AM

Artificial intelligence

US, Chinese firms add AI shopping bells and whistles to dominate all-in-one apps

OpenAI’s new ‘shopping research’ tool resembles popular AI shopping services on Chinese e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Taobao.

26 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM

2025 National Games

Mental barriers needn’t hold Hongkongers back at National Games: ex-swimmer Kong

Now a mental health advocate who turned her competitive struggles into insight, she says key is ‘a balance between enjoyment and performing’.

5 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM

Yvette Kong prepares to take part in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Ageing society

More Hongkongers feel anxious about using up their savings in retirement: survey

Only 16 per cent of those aged 55 to 65 and 23 per cent of those over 65 have set aside HK$10 million for retirement, the survey says.

18 Sep 2025 - 8:12PM

Hong Kong financial institutions are racing to offer solutions for people to have a regular income after they retire. Photo: Karma Lo

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | 6 steps to bring Hong Kong into true AI readiness

Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the era of AI will hinge on whether organisations can meaningfully integrate AI into their DNA.

28 Aug 2025 - 1:20PMvideocam

China property

Shangri-La luxury brand lures Chinese tourists with unique cultural experiences

‘Affluent Chinese travellers, particularly millennials and Gen Z in mainland China, are reshaping the meaning of luxury,’ hotelier says.

21 Jul 2025 - 12:35PM

Biomedicine: Companies

China’s drug prowess draws industry ‘shoppers’: Jefferies

Multinationals are attracted to Chinese biotech companies’ cost efficiencies, accelerated timelines and promising quality, report says.

15 Jul 2025 - 7:30AM

Multinationals see China as an increasingly attractive place to acquire development rights. Photo: Shutterstock

China Future Tech briefing

AI | Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers

China is set to follow Europe in passing an artificial intelligence law, while the Trump administration opposes federal legislation in the US.

7 Jul 2025 - 9:05AM

Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers

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McKinsey & Company

Why wear what everyone else is wearing? The rise of bespoke jewellery in Asia

Jewellery with an ‘emotional connection’ is redefining luxury for consumers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

China eyes rural markets, local town centres to tackle national consumption woes

Which supplements are Hongkongers taking to keep ‘engine’ running?

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Asian Angle | Why a second ‘China shock’ is good for Southeast Asia

Fear of Chinese imports is misplaced. Roughly 90 per cent of what the region buys is inputs and machinery driving local manufacturing.

Self-expression, experiences, resale: what luxury clients really want

A new McKinsey and Business of Fashion report reveals how aspirational spending, emotional connection and experience are reshaping the luxury sector.

The View | Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong.

Why Chinese competition, not geopolitics, is the biggest test for foreign firms

Multinationals remain committed to the Chinese market despite pressures, analyst says, citing the actions of Apple and Nvidia as evidence.

China market is the ‘world’s toughest gym’ for global brands: McKinsey

Innovation, speed, and entrepreneurial agility are needed in China; foreign firms must adapt or lose ground, says McKinsey’s Joe Ngai.

Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.

Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan

Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.

Macroscope | The real reason stock markets are still flying high despite grave risks

For all the talk of market resilience, too much portfolio investment is chasing too few real-world investment areas.

Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock

Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.

Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver

Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030.

AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds

Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.

Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board.

Hong Kong executives trail employees in AI adoption: McKinsey

Just 14 per cent of Hong Kong executives use AI frequently, as companies face strategy, data and training barriers to wider adoption.

Ant International teams up with Google on use of Universal Commerce Protocol

The endorsement of Google’s open standard comes as companies globally accelerate the integration of AI agents and e-commerce.

Opinion | Age of AI holds both promise and peril

Whether AI delivers widespread well-being or further slavery is a political question that must be answered with sound governance.

Chinese EV makers tipped to storm global top 10 carmakers by 2030, McKinsey says

Chinese carmakers are expected to climb the global league tables over the next five years, as technology and scale disrupt the leaders.

US, Chinese firms add AI shopping bells and whistles to dominate all-in-one apps

OpenAI’s new ‘shopping research’ tool resembles popular AI shopping services on Chinese e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Taobao.

Mental barriers needn’t hold Hongkongers back at National Games: ex-swimmer Kong

Now a mental health advocate who turned her competitive struggles into insight, she says key is ‘a balance between enjoyment and performing’.

More Hongkongers feel anxious about using up their savings in retirement: survey

Only 16 per cent of those aged 55 to 65 and 23 per cent of those over 65 have set aside HK$10 million for retirement, the survey says.

Opinion | 6 steps to bring Hong Kong into true AI readiness

Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the era of AI will hinge on whether organisations can meaningfully integrate AI into their DNA.

Shangri-La luxury brand lures Chinese tourists with unique cultural experiences

‘Affluent Chinese travellers, particularly millennials and Gen Z in mainland China, are reshaping the meaning of luxury,’ hotelier says.

China’s drug prowess draws industry ‘shoppers’: Jefferies

Multinationals are attracted to Chinese biotech companies’ cost efficiencies, accelerated timelines and promising quality, report says.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}AI | Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers

China is set to follow Europe in passing an artificial intelligence law, while the Trump administration opposes federal legislation in the US.

Asian Angle | Why a second ‘China shock’ is good for Southeast Asia

AI | Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers