Hong Kong
Hong Kong IPO rebound faces pricing hurdle
Hong Kong IPO rebound faces pricing hurdle
Weak trading debuts could weigh on investor appetite.
New project launch prices rebound 15%
Developers have shifted from aggressive discounts to more assertive pricing as the housing market recovers.
Hong Kong consumers cautious over autonomous AI purchases
Only 27% trust AI agents to make purchases without checking.
High-net-worth individual wealth rises 13.6% in 2025
Capgemini said stronger stock market gains and improved economic growth supported wealth expansion.
Chinachem acquires North Point Terrace site for $1.9b
The residential site will strengthen the group’s development portfolio on Hong Kong Island.
HSBC supports HKMC’s $12b digital bond issuance
The transaction was described as the largest-ever digital bond issuance globally.
Trading fees erode Hong Kong investor gains, Ipsos finds
Investors pay $7.34b in annual trading fees across Hong Kong and US stocks.
TransUnion offers free credit report to HK residents who lose their HKID
They can schedule an appointment online within 30 days of the loss.
Hong Kong workers take more leave in shorter bursts
Nearly 69% of them used at least 80% of annual leave entitlement.
HK Express clears new growth runway with Terminal 2 move
Its arriving flights will continue to use Terminal 1.
Hong Kong ranks fourth in APAC financial services talent index
Colliers said the city remains one of the region’s leading Global Centres, supported by strong industry output.
China Decree 837 dims mainland demand for HK homes: report
Residential prices are still expected to rise 7% this year.
May SME business receipts index stays weak at 44.4
June outlook index stood at 47.2.
Hong Kong household spending climbs 7.4% on inflation
Housing and food had the largest expenditure shares.
HSBC Access gives direct startup and VC access to the ultra wealthy
It will roll out in Hong Kong to start.
Hong Kong services post broad gains in Q1
Trade recorded the largest increase whilst IT services rise sharply YoY.
Hong Kong mobile revenue to hit $3.2b by 2030
GlobalData said growth will be driven by mobile data services and sustained 5G adoption.
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