Hong Kong

Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE

Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE

CBRE noted new occupiers are entering less frequently, with most expansions led by existing tenants.

Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card

It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.

Menstrual blood not reliable for cervical screening, Health dep’t says

The DH stressed that all screening methods have their limitations.

HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums

The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.

Creature Comforts expands 24-hour ‘fear-free’ animal hospital in Shau Kei Wan

The 11,000 sq ft facility introduces advanced surgical suites, a CT scan, and a new community teaching space.

Travellers from Hong Kong prefer romantic fiction-based trips: Booking.com

More than half also want journeys based on games, memories, amongst others.

HongKong Land opens first glass recycling facility

The facility at Tomorrow’s CENTRAL converts glass into low-carbon cement.

Inflation unchanged in September

Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.

Jobless rate rises to 3.9% as hiring slows

Construction and social work record higher unemployment in Q3.

Forest Pavilion brings Japanese-inspired bathing to Kai Tak

It features a 50-metre outdoor pool framed by trees and stone-edged lounges.

Hong Kong diamond market growth driven by gifts, study shows

Sales rise during Valentine’s Day, engagements, and Christmas.

International Organization for Mediation opens new headquarters

The site in Old Wan Chai will hold mediations for international disputes.  

Buildings Department approves six projects in August

It also approved the start of 11 building projects.

Hong Kong office market posts Q3 rebound amidst rising leasing demand: JLL

Total net absorption rose by 137.5% and vacancy rate slid to 13.4% QoQ.

Lands Department logs 22 lease changes, 3 exchanges in September quarter

Amongst deals, four of these were technical changes that did not involve a premium. 

Cathay Group and Airbus invest $545m to boost SAF production

It will focus on commercially viable, long-term fuel projects.