EconomyAI-fuelled boom lifts global billionaire count, Hong Kong retains top spot in Asia

Hong Kong remained Asia’s leading city for billionaire residents last year, while mainland Chinese cities rapidly narrowed the gap as the artificial intelligence boom generated new wealth, according to Altrata. Hong Kong ranked second globally behind New York, with Beijing and Shenzhen also placing among the top 15.

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