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Commercial real estate transaction volumes plunged 64% to $37.1b in Q1 as Chinese investors retreat
China Energy Reserve & Chemicals Group pulled out of a deal to acquire Li Ka-Shing's The Center in Central.

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Companies exit Central in droves amidst staggering rental costs
Commercial Property
49 min ago
Goldman Sachs was the latest to pull out from the CBD.
Co-working operators buoy office leasing demand in Q1
Commercial Property
51 min ago
They committed to 143,300 sq ft of new space in Hong Kong Island in Q1.
Will the looming property slowdown set back Hong Kong banks?
Financial Services
2 hours ago
Loan growth is expected to slow in 2018.
Hong Kong Business hails 2018's most exceptional products
Co-Written / Partner
4 hours ago
The awarding ceremony was graced by over 80 executives.
Unemployment flat at 2.9% in January to March
HR & Education
5 hours ago
The number of unemployed persons rose by 5,200 but was offset by labour force growth.
The search is on for Hong Kong's most innovative international companies in 2018
Co-Written / Partner
23 hours ago
Past winners include MullenLowe Profero, Broadridge Asia Pacific Ltd., and Thales.
Who will make the cut at Hong Kong Business' Listed Companies Awards 2018?
Co-Written / Partner
23 hours ago
Notable past winners include China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited and CSI Properties.
Nominations are now open for Hong Kong Business' National Business Awards 2018
Co-Written / Partner
23 hours ago
Projects will be judged on their uniqueness effectiveness and dynamism.
Employees willing to ditch jobs for better work-life balance
HR & Education
1 day ago
It’s not just about the hefty paychecks.
Can Hong Kong banks meet IFRS 9 requirements on time?
Financial Services
1 day ago
Profitability may be hit amidst higher provisioning prerequisites.

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Patek Philippe unveils limited edition handicraft timepieces
21 hours ago
This is in celebration of the 50th birthday of its second oldest watch, Golden Ellipse.
21 building plans approved in February
1 day ago
Commercial developments dominated upcoming construction projects.
17 land transactions registered in Q1
3 days ago
The transactions hit a total land premium of $5.68b.
Standard Chartered unveils innovation laboratory in Kwun Tong
3 days ago
‘eXellerator’ will act as a testing space for the bank’s fintech products and services.
Hong Kong signs customs deal with Korea
1 week ago
It enables Mainland cargoes shipped through Hong Kong eligible for preferential tariffs.
Total deposits down 0.8% in February
2 weeks ago
Further decline was offset by high savings and time deposits.
Mortgage loans fall 14.7% to $32.5b in February
2 weeks ago
Loans for primary transactions plunged18.2% whilst loans for secondary transactions dropped 13.2%.
Media firm set for city's strongest mainboard debut after shares balloon 880%
3 weeks ago
Most Kwai Chung Ltd.
23 building plans approved in January
3 weeks ago
More than half were for apartment developments.
Hong Kong inks investment deal with UK
3 weeks ago
The two economies will encourage the development of businesses with technology focus.

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People

Sun Life Hong Kong appoints Fabien Jeudy as CEO
Cathay Pacific appoints Rupert Hogg as new CEO
HSBC appoints AIA's Mark Tucker as chairman
HKEx appoints Stephen Yiu as board member
Willis Towers Watson appoints Kevin Angelini as head of strategy
DHL Global Forwarding appoints Mark Slade as managing director for Hong Kong, Macau

Life & Style

Patek Philippe presents The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017
The Authorized Biography: The definitive history of the legendary Swiss manufacture
Check out the Macau debut of new Mercedes-AMG GT3
“Audi at home” premium mobility service debuts in Asia with Hong Kong as first market in the region

Asia

APAC banks grapple with growing property risks
Singapore
2 hours ago
Rising property loans and household indebtedness may pose problems for banks’ balance sheets soon.
Chinese banks may ramp up lending amidst $63.62b additional liquidity
Singapore
1 day ago
Reserve requirement ratio for big commercial banks will be lowered from 17% to 16%.
APAC's bancassurers turn to blockchain to enhance offerings
Singapore
2 days ago
CCB and AIA collaborated to offer blockchain-powered bancassurance products.
How open is Asia to branchless banking?
Singapore
2 days ago
Approximately 55-80% of customers are considering opening an account in a digital-only bank.

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