Hong Kong
DFI Retail Group takes sole control of Starbucks Asia franchise as Maxim's splits
DFI Retail Group takes sole control of Starbucks Asia franchise as Maxim's splits
The split separates 1,100 Starbucks coffeehouses from 1,000-plus restaurants across Asia.
Hong Kong student bed gap to hit up to 90,000 by 2029
Mainland Chinese learners made up over 70% of a 6,279 enrolment rise across eight UGC universities.
HSBC completes three IP-backed loans under sandbox programme
HSBC worked with the companies to leverage their IP assets to secure loans.
Hong Kong ETF ownership hits 34% despite buying caution
Almost half, or 46%, said they are unlikely to invest in ETFs over the next 12 months.
Hong Kong sets 420,000-unit housing target for next decade
The target comprises 294,000 public housing units and 126,000 private housing units.
Hong Kong rises to 14th in Global Innovation Index
It remained 8th in Innovation Input and rose to 21st in Innovation Output.
Hong Kong’s biggest building bonus comes with a catch
Developers are expected to favour sites of at least 700 square metres.
AEON Credit profit rises 10.8% to $33m in H1
This is thanks to a higher interest income and improved credit risk management.
Hong Kong raises 2026 export growth forecast to 42%–47%
AI infrastructure and cloud computing are lifting technology trade.
Wang Fuk Court owners begin SSE flat selection
About 1,700 Wang Fuk Court owners opted for the SSE.
Hong Kong prices record $20b digital green bond
Offering marked Hong Kong’s fourth digital green bond issuance.
Gov’t advances commercial autonomous vehicle plans
Driverless AV trials have been conducted at two locations.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital to begin phased rollout on 5 October
Patients can make appointments starting 4 October.
Wages rise 3.4% in June
Real wages increased 1.6% as companies reported higher average pay rates.
Chubb Life Hong Kong unveils multi-currency legacy plan
Policyowners can name up to 5 interim owners, successor owners, and successor insured each.
Central office rents surge 20.7% YTD as demand outstrips supply
Premium Central vacancy fell to 8.5% as FIs drove demand for quality space.
Ping An Digital Bank assets surge 130% to $1.99b in H1 2026
The bank’s fee and commission income grew sevenfold whilst deposits more than doubled.
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