Hong Kong

Hong Kong to set up cross-boundary data flow mechanism for AI research

It aims to become a hub for Mainland and global data exchange under new safeguards.

Hong Kong reclaims role as alternative private equity hub in 2025: report

Whilst PE-backed IPO activity in mainland China remains historically low, Hong Kong is increasingly serving as a preferred alternative.

Grade A office market logs 189,500 sq. ft. net absorption in July

Overall vacancy rates slightly fell during the period.

JLL named sole agent for sale of ultra-luxury house at 72 Repulse Bay Road

The deadline for submitting the Expression of Interest is 30 September.

ITC opens tech funding scheme

Applications will be open until 13 October 2025.

Gov’t updates 'M' Mark system to boost sports events

Funding for approved events will range from $6m to $15m

China CITIC Bank Int’l, Hang Seng Bank support offshore RMB repo reforms

CNCBI has completed the first batch of transactions, it said.

Phoenix Property Investors buys industrial site in Australia for $310.30m

The property was acquired through a joint venture with Centennial.

Prime rents jump 8.6% YoY in Q2

This makes Hong Kong the strongest performer amongst 16 major cities.

Entertainment and media industry shifts to ad spending

The market is expected to grow 2.26% annually to $117b by 2029. 

ACTuWISE seeks $5m to expand AI mental health platform

The startup’s expansion plans include launching the app in Mainland China.

K11 Art Mall posts highest-ever traffic and full occupancy

Sales from anime and collectible toy retailers rose by more than 65% YoY.

Peqaboo creator targets 1,000 merchants by year-end

It seeks to raise as much as $23.4m to fund upcoming developments.