Hong Kong
Central office rents surge 8% as Hong Kong Island slumps
Central office rents surge 8% as Hong Kong Island slumps
Central premium towers defy the broader island decline with a projected 8% rental climb.
Residential market rebound blocked until 12,000–13,000 units clear: Knight Frank
Knight Frank puts 2026 transactions at 65,000–68,000 units as monthly volumes run near 5,000.
Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025
Hotels and serviced apartments totalled $6.3b; en-bloc residential rose 145% to $1.3b, it said.
Forthright Securities takes 14,000 sq ft Sheung Wan flagship store
Golden Centre site has ad panels and digital screens facing Des Voeux Road Central and Queen’s Road Central.
HK hit by 2,214 illegal building reports in one month
Authorities issued 413 removal orders and six demolition consents.
HK launches CMHHK amidst traditional medicine growth
The launch pairs a new hospital with standards-setting and research support.
Government approves 10 building plans in November
Consent has been given for work to start on five building projects.
ASEAN expansion accelerates for 73% of GBA firms: study
Singapore draws a further 23% uplift for financing roles and regional HQ functions, the survey shows.
Hong Kong extends FTA scheme to Mainland China–Peru transhipments
Mainland China-Peru cargo now qualifies for preferential tariffs.
Dollar slide, tariffs and AI doubts to test investors in 2026
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
55% of young adults turn to digital tools for insurance research, report finds
The survey showed 64% still prefer human advisers.
Justice Department sets up 13-member go-global advisory committee
Committee draws Mainland, Hong Kong experts to aid overseas expansion.
Hongkong Land announces Ares’ expansion in Gloucester Tower office
The investment manager will add 12,500 sq. ft. to its existing space in the Central district building.
Shau Kei Wan Inland Lot goes up for public tender
Private residential, non-industrial use allowed on 1,349 sqm. site.
61% of HK adults say parents expect no financial support: survey
Hang Seng offers upgraded accounts to tackle these financial challenges.
King Virtue Limited wins New Kowloon property bid
The New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6674 includes a 50-year lease for the purchaser.
HA to assess 2026/27 budget plan as constructions cost rise
HA to cut annual operational costs by 2% for two years
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