Hong Kong
Inflation edges up to 1.2% in October
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.
Gov’t sets up platform for green maritime fuel bunkering
It aims to gather key stakeholders for fuel supply chain talks.
Hong Kong, Shenzhen team up for fintech hub plan
The plan ebables Shenzen FIs to establish fintech subsidiaries in Hong Kong.
Henderson Land launches two-phase Central Yards mixed-use development
According to Henderson Land, over 70% of phase 1’s office and ancillary space has already been pre-leased.
TransUnion sees credit normalise after HKMA rate cuts
For 2026, TransUnion advised lenders to adopt a flexible, data-driven approach.
Jobless rate falls to 3.8% as labour force shrinks
Total employment stood at 3,672,700 or up 1,800 from the previous months.
CLP Power, HK electric to cut net tariffs in 2026
A household with a monthly consumption of 275kWh will pay around $10 less each month.
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
The bank will open a wealth centre at Harbour City before the year ends.
Chinachem unit secures Tsuen Wan site for $2.475b
The 50‑year land grant strengthens the group’s non‑industrial portfolio.
Hong Kong launches $250k Manufacturing+ scheme for SMEs
The funding supports smart upgrades and lowers entry barriers for SMEs
DBS Hong Kong and Nan Fung Group launch SLL with social impact KPI
Initiatives contributing to this measurement include community and wellness programmes such as “Sports Date.”
Real estate investment volumes hold firm in Q3 with office gains
The retail sector saw $2.6b (US$330m) in transactions during the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $6.1b (US$780m).
Government completes $4.1b new buildings in September
It also certified buildings with up to 100,005 square metres for occupation.
Combine technology and culture to enable meaningful transformation – Roland Berger’s Laurent Doucet
He emphasised that transformation succeeds when technology is paired with empowered teams and innovative leadership.
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