Hong Kong

Luxury residential rentals declined in 4Q23

Some tenants reportedly prefer renting instead of owning.

Hongkong Land trims its debt by 7% in 2023

S&P Global expects HKL’s luxury retail segment to drive growth in 2024.

NTT launches ‘NTT Innovation Alliance Programme’

The program will provide access to NTT's technology solutions and operational support.

New route linking Hong Kong, Beijing Daxing Int’l Airport inaugurated

It will offer travellers more options between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

Cathay Cargo Terminal, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals achieve IEnvA certification

They are the first cargo handling companies to attain the certification in Asia.

USCGI, WFPF, CFFPD ink MoU for sustainable agriculture

The partnership aims for innovation in Agriculture.

HSBC Life tops Hong Kong’s insurance industry in 2023

HSBC Life’s business premium amongst the biggest market share contributors.

4 in 10 employees willing to trade pay raises for flexibility: survey

55% favoured a weekly working pattern of three to four days in the office.

Business receipts for most industries grew in 4Q2023

The transportation and courier industries saw declines in FY2023.

Supply chain company Yunnan Energy slashes net loss by over 40%

The company will report its annual results by mid-March 2024.

SME business sentiment rises in February

Current diffusion index rose to 43.9.

Trade value to mainland dampens in 2023

Total exports to the mainland are 6.5% YoY.

Construction sector sees 4.2% growth in Q423, totaling $71.3b

Main contractors saw an 8.8% nominal increase in total GVCW, reaching $271.0b, in 2023.

Hong Kong property transactions down 3.7% in February: report

But value rose more than threefold, partly thanks to a sale of a shopping mall.

Yuen Long Town Lot No. 545 up for sale via tender

The tender starts on 15 March 2024 and ends on 28 June 2024.

New cargo clearance scheme launched in HK, Macau, Guangdong

Real-time monitoring of the cargo was conducted by customs in all three locations using e-locks and GPS technology.