Hong Kong
HK industrial leasing demand remains sluggish
HK industrial leasing demand remains sluggish
Third-party logistics firms and the automotive sector are leading leasing activity.
Gov’t eases mortgage measures to boost property market
The maximum loan-to-value ratio for all properties has been adjusted to 70%.
Gov’t proposes policy to reclassify compliant SDUs as basic housing units
This will allow owners of upgraded SDUs to apply for BHU recognition.
Julius Baer partners Cathay Pacific to promote SAF for sustainable air travel
This initiative is part of the bank’s decarbonisation efforts and climate targets.
2024 Policy Address: Leaders commend gov’t plans to reinforce financial sector
The government will continue to forge financial cooperation overseas.
Hong Kong ranks as world's freest economy
Amongst the five areas of assessment, the city ranked top in ‘freedom to trade internationally’ and ‘regulation.’
2024 Policy Address: Industry stakeholders laud Lee’s policies on economy and IT development
The government plans to set up the $10b IT Industry-Oriented Fund.
2024 Policy Address: Gov’t promotes major transport infrastructure development
The construction of Hung Shui Kiu Station and NOL Main Line will commence this year and next year, respectively.
2024 Policy Address: Family office policies affirm HK's wealth management hub status
An analyst said the initiatives will boost investor confidence.
2024 Policy Address: Housing, infra policies will boost Northern Metropolis visibility
An analyst suggests careful land use allocation in the area to ensure sufficient housing.
2024 Policy Address: HKMA to adjust LTV ratio for all properties to 70%
Meanwhile, the maximum debt servicing ratio for properties will be 50%.
2024 Policy Address: Gov't advances I&T sector through upgrades
Preparations are underway for a third InnoHK research cluster.
Beijing's Horizon Robotics to raise $4.97b in Hong Kong IPO
It will issue 1.36 billion shares.
2024 Policy Address: LTV ratio relaxation won’t reverse downward trend in housing prices
The government adjusted the maximum mortgage LTV ratio for residential properties to 70%.
2024 Policy Address: Expanded immigration scheme to have limited impact on residential market
The measure, however, will have an "immediate" impact on luxury residential sales.
2024 Policy Address: HK to be hub for health innovation
It will also engage with Shenzhen to collaborate on clinical trials.
CUHK ranks 44th in World University Rankings 2025
The university attributes this feat to its international research partnerships.
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