Hong Kong

Hong Kong retail sees positive momentum amidst policy relaxation: report

This year reflected a significant uptick compared to the previous year with a $2b weekly run rate.

Hang Seng Bank unveils HK$33b SME Power Up Fund

Products include an SME Financing Guarantee scheme and non-collateralized loans.

CK Asset earnings drop 24% amidst low property development bookings

However, the company still showed a promising outlook, according to S&P Global

Student accommodation crisis looms in Hong Kong amidst housing shortage

Currently, the private student housing market can only accommodate 0.4% of the total enrolled population.

Hotel in Chiang Mai up for sale

The property is available for sale via expression of interest. 

Banks wary of risks in China's housing push

In 2023, property development loans expanded by a mere 1.5%

Slow sales drag retail property market although leasing rates “strong”

Structural change and shifts in visitors are some challenges the market may face.

2 in 5 workers concerned over AI use in admin work: survey

Demand for AI remains high with employers in 2024.

BEA’s Mongkok Branch open 7 days a week until 30 June

It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on weekends during the period.

BEA unveils new credit evaluation process for SMEs in trade sector

It has teamed up with PAOCCRA and will use the Commercial Data Interchange of HKMA.

Auction for 3 floors of Harbourfront Landmark scrapped

Instead, the landlord has opted for a private treaty sale.

MPF satisfaction index rises to 56.6 in December 2023

Members who are knowledgeable of MPF risks and returns recorded a higher satisfaction score.

Cathay Pacific eyes 12% lower carbon intensity by 2030

The airline will utilise sustainable fuels from 2024 onwards.

4 out of 5 HK employees weigh health support in job decisions

Flexible work arrangements topped the list of preferred initiatives to foster health and wellbeing.

11 million travelers expected for Easter and Ching Ming Festival

Peak traffic days are predicted to be 29 March and 1 April.