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CNBC to close Hong Kong bureau, cut daily live programming
The business news network is consolidating its Asia operations following earlier restructuring moves that saw redundancies across its newsroom this year.
LSN Singapore ·
CNBC has announced plans to shutter its Hong Kong office as part of a broader reorganisation of its Asian operations, with the closure expected to result in the discontinuation of certain daily live broadcast shows.
The decision follows cost-cutting measures implemented earlier in 2026, during which the network laid off nearly a dozen staff members as it restructured its newsroom operations.
The network has not publicly detailed the full scope of programming changes or staffing implications that will result from the Hong Kong office closure. The move reflects broader industry trends as media organisations reassess their regional footprints and broadcasting schedules in response to changing viewer habits and economic pressures.
Asia remains a strategically important region for international news operations, though several major outlets have undertaken significant restructuring in recent years as digital platforms reshape the media landscape and competition for advertising revenue intensifies.