Hong Kong

HK dips to 2nd place; US gets top spot in priciest retail destination report

New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue is top spot with $15,622 rent per square foot.

Hotel performance improves in first 8 months: Knight Frank

This is due to the rebound of tourist arrivals by 234% YoY.

Hotel sector recovery will be slow: Knight Frank

The market’s tourism industry is seen to remain weak in the short term.

Is now a good time to buy properties? 16% of Hongkongers think so

However, only a few are interested in buying a property.

Citi names new execs for 3 divisions

The new senior hires will take over their posts immediately.

Citi, Zurich Insurance launch customizable insurance proposition

Demand for insurance sold online almost doubled in September, the insurer said.

Lands Department launches tender for Stanley site

The site has a maximum gross floor area of 44,615 sq m.

Retail spaces in non-core areas continue to pull investments

The retail podium at Coo Residences in Tuen Mun was sold for $450m.

Residential transaction volume drops in October amidst wondering economy

Units sold in the primary and secondary markets were at 672 and 2,476, respectively.

Office net effective rents drop 0.6% MoM in October

Across submarkets, Central posted the largest drop in rents.

Joblessness drops to 3.8% between August and October

The total number of unemployed people stands at 147,400.