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King Virtue Limited wins New Kowloon property bid
King Virtue Limited wins New Kowloon property bid
The New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6674 includes a 50-year lease for the purchaser.
Hong Kong insurers pay $33.4m after Tai Po fire
Hong Kong insurers pay $33.4m after Tai Po fire
For life insurance, residents of Wang Fuk Court hold about 10,660 policies.
Retail rebounds in end-2025 on sales, leasing, arrivals
Retail rebounds in end-2025 on sales, leasing, arrivals
Total retail sales in November rose by 6.5% YoY, whilst leasing reached 349,000 sq. ft.
Visitor numbers jump 40% over holidays
Visitor numbers jump 40% over holidays
The New Year visitor peak coincided with Mainland’s three-day holiday.
IPO market projected to reach $350b in 2026
IPO market projected to reach $350b in 2026
Retail, consumer, IT, and biotech sectors lead Hong Kong IPOs.
Nathan Road retail podium opens for $300m public tender
Nathan Road retail podium opens for $300m public tender
The property comprises a total gross floor area of approximately 59,200 sq. ft., sole agent Colliers said.
Hong Kong bank deposits rise in November as lending stays flat
Hong Kong bank deposits rise in November as lending stays flat
The Hong Kong dollar loan-to-deposit ratio edged down to 73.2% at end-November from 73.6% at end-October. 

Exclusives

Commercial Property Central vacancy falls as financial firms add space
The trend is likely to continue this year.
Insurance Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Markets & Investing Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.
Professional Services/Legal Law firms boost hiring for deal, restructuring lawyers
There’s also strong demand for aviation, shipping, and construction advice.
Economy Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Healthcare Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push
Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.
Hong Kong’s bill could push some landlords out of subdivided unit market
Tighter standards may prompt some owners to withdraw rather than invest in upgrades.

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