Hong Kong
5.1-year waiting time recorded for public rental housing
5.1-year waiting time recorded for public rental housing
7,900 quarterly placements contributed to the one-year reduction.
Government suspends 30 projects after safety concerns
A safety audit will be required before resumption of operations.
Hong Kong’s fixed wireless access market expands as 5G coverage strengthens
The firm said growth will be driven by the city’s extensive 5G coverage and rising demand for high-speed connectivity
Construction receipts climb to $474b even as profit margins tighten
Gross surplus fell 5.9% despite the higher industry value added.
Transport, storage sector totals $755.6b of receipts in 2024
The segment contributed $197.3b in the city’s GDP.
Manufacturing receipts climb to $300b in 2024
Gross surplus edged up by 1.3% as costs rise.
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
It will be open until 6PM on November 27-28, 2025.
Hong Kong home prices find a floor as sentiment lifts with market rally
CBRE believes the peak of unsold inventory has passed, with stock expected to decline gradually as sales continue.
Banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
Strategic location tips for playgroups and education centres
As more Hong Kong parents place greater emphasis on early childhood education, demand for high-quality playgroups and toddler learning centres continues to rise.
ShopBack Pay targets Hong Kong F&B to drive user growth
It’s open to other sectors where it can widen rewards and back merchant expansion.
HKMC sets record with $25.3b benchmark bond issuance
The multi‑currency offering includes the largest‑ever 30‑year HKD-denominated social bond tranche.
October trade jumps but deficit widens on strong import growth
Electronics-led demand lifted exports 17.5% and imports 18.3% YoY.
CLPe Solutions snags $22m EV charging tender
The utility-backed firm secured a 12-year land grant for Tai Po EV charging station.
Gov't launches platform for low-flying vehicle economy
Regulatory Sandbox X studies the application of low-altitude vehicles in rescue, logistics, amongst others.
Three new Sha Tin Heights homes go on public sale
The properties sit in the Sha Tin Heights section of Tai Po Road in a green hillside setting.
Hong Kong Central Grade A office rents rise as demand lifts prime buildings
The vacancy rate at the end of October stood at 13.1% across the market.
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