Hong Kong
Property confidence index more than doubles in January as sales surge
Property confidence index more than doubles in January as sales surge
RICS-Spacious Monitor shows buyer enquiries and investor interest both at +55% in January.
Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January
Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.
Nearly all firms go digital but web presence uneven
Large and medium companies showed higher digital adoption than small businesses.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
Talent shortage and tighter budgets to shape bank hiring in 2026
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain the most in-demand roles.
CR Longdation to convert Kwai Chung hotel after $953m acquisition
Hotel Cozi Oasis near Kwai Fong sold for student housing in one of 2026’s largest deals.
Port dues cut for green ships as Hong Kong races to lead hub
It will also launch an incentive scheme for green vessels registered in the city.
Sino Land’s net profit by 15.8% YoY in H2 2025 on property revaluation losses
The group had a revaluation loss of $682m.
Cautious demand expected in 2026/27 land tenders
Land revenue forecast set at $18b.
2026 biotech playbook: Hong Kong at the centre of China’s globalisation
Hong Kong increasingly provides durable, repeat access to capital for public biotech firms.
Hong Kong banks ‘resilient’ despite falling CRE property values
Many banks have solid earnings and excess capital to absorb potential losses.
Jobless rate dips to 3.8% in Q4 2025
Median earnings are $20,500.
Inflation eases to 1.1% in January as holiday surge fades
Underlying inflation also slowed to 1.0% in the same month.
Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing
Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges $10b for future industries.
Cushman urges clearer PPP roles for Northern Metropolis
The firm backs a pause in commercial land sales.
UOB lifts Hong Kong 2026 home price forecast
SHKP cut to Hold, Kerry kept Buy.
FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets
She brings more than 20 years in financial services spanning banking, telecom and advertising.
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