Hong Kong
Li Dong Building hits market at $800m in public tender
Li Dong Building hits market at $800m in public tender
The building is about 90% leased, largely to medical, fitness, and physiotherapy tenants.
Firefilm rolls out 'last-mile' platform for AI video optimisation
It offers a $180-per-user enterprise tier and a $980-a-month corporate plan.
November property registrations slips to 7,121 units
Residential agreements decline as total consideration eases year on year.
Port cargo throughput falls 5.6% in Q3
Inward cargo dropped 11% whilst outward shipments rose modestly.
Reinsurers to absorb 'significant' claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
HK retail sales up 6.9% YoY in October
It was estimated at $35.2b.
Airport Authority Hong Kong recognised at Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2025
The statutory body was given an award for its smartphone express bag drop, the first of its kind in the world.
Residential mortgage loans reached $31.3b in October
Loan transactions decreased by 2.1% to $12.4b, whilst secondary transactions increased by 3.4% to $16b.
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.
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