Hong Kong
Banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
Strategic location tips for playgroups and education centres
As more Hong Kong parents place greater emphasis on early childhood education, demand for high-quality playgroups and toddler learning centres continues to rise.
ShopBack Pay targets Hong Kong F&B to drive user growth
It’s open to other sectors where it can widen rewards and back merchant expansion.
HKMC sets record with $25.3b benchmark bond issuance
The multi‑currency offering includes the largest‑ever 30‑year HKD-denominated social bond tranche.
October trade jumps but deficit widens on strong import growth
Electronics-led demand lifted exports 17.5% and imports 18.3% YoY.
CLPe Solutions snags $22m EV charging tender
The utility-backed firm secured a 12-year land grant for Tai Po EV charging station.
Gov't launches platform for low-flying vehicle economy
Regulatory Sandbox X studies the application of low-altitude vehicles in rescue, logistics, amongst others.
Three new Sha Tin Heights homes go on public sale
The properties sit in the Sha Tin Heights section of Tai Po Road in a green hillside setting.
Hong Kong Central Grade A office rents rise as demand lifts prime buildings
The vacancy rate at the end of October stood at 13.1% across the market.
IPOs, wealth management drive bank deposits to hit $19.1t in September
It made the nation a ‘safe haven’ for capital, the Financial secretary said.
AIA Hong Kong & Macau launches new plan with 115 conditions for families
AIA also launched a lower-cost option covering 58 critical illnesses.
What’s driving Hong Kong’s hiring rebound?
Critical thinking, data analysis, creativity, and ethical decision-making are amongst the top skills in demand.
San Tin Technopole may add $250b to GDP
The 210-hectare I&T site is divided into three hubs and three industry corridors.
Inflation edges up to 1.2% in October
Price increases were logged in various sectors, including transport, housing, and basic food.
Tsim Sha Tsui retains most expensive shopping street in Asia
In Asia-Pacific, Causeway Bay ranked second at US$1,374 psf/year.
DBS Hong Kong, KPay introduce collection management solution for SMEs
DBS MAX reportedly supports 29 online and offline collection methods.
ZA Bank’s stockback car has awarded HK$2.5m in rebates
This shows that the public is willing to step out outside traditional rebate models.
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