Hong Kong
Hong Kong GDP to shrink by 4.0% YoY in Q122: estimates
Hong Kong GDP to shrink by 4.0% YoY in Q122: estimates
This will mark the first contraction since Q4 2020.
Fifth wave delays recovery of HK’s commercial property market
Amongst the hardest hit was retail, recording a 6.8% QoQ drop in high street shop rents.
It may take a longer time before things get better for the commercial property market, as the fifth wave slowed down its path to recovery.
HSBC unveils Well+, incorporates banking and insurance in one platform
Customers can earn rewards of up to $2,000.
More than 2 in 5 Hongkongers scared of losing their job seek career shift
This marks a 9% rise from the survey in 2021.
Global law firm returns to SGX-listed Hongkong Land’s portfolio
White & Case moving to York House, property under Hongkong Land.
Hong Kong rise to 4th in Asia-Pacific in 2021 women entrepreneurs index
It posted a 64.7 score which is an unchanged status from 2020.
Hong Kong investment market to recover in H2: Colliers
This is on the back of sustained investor interest for quality assets.
Retail podium in Tai Kok Tsui worth around $120m up for sale
It will be sold via public tender.
Hong Kong insurers step up to seize opportunities in Greater Bay Area
Despite the challenges arising from the ongoing global pandemic, Hong Kong, with its expertise and massive capital flows in the insurance market, will always be the Asian hub for multinational insurers
Blue offers group medical insurance for SMEs
Premium starts at HK$200 per employee annually.
HK mulls further easing of COVID restrictions in May
The easing is part of the three-stage relaxation that CE Lam announced in March.
Hong Kong hotel market most sought-after by investors: CBRE
Investors are converting hotel assets into co-living spaces.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong buys virtual land in metaverse
The Sandbox’s Mega City district is touted as a culture hub inspired by Hong Kong.
SME business confidence plummets in Q2 2022 amidst fifth wave
If the fifth wave continues, 46% of SMEs expect their businesses to last for 6 months at most.
Office market logs positive net absorption at 56,200 in March
This stemmed from maintenance in tenant demand.
Unobstructed Seaview Mega Site at Quarry Bay on sale
The site is on sale until 7 July at 12 noon.
Finding durable lessons from the pandemic
Recently, Hong Kong endured its worst outbreak since the pandemic began, and as the economic data reflects, the situation is still far from stable. In February, for instance, the value of total retail sales – with retail being one of the most directly impacted sectors – decreased by 14.6% compared with the same month in 2021. In hope of boosting business sentiment, the government eased some anti-pandemic measures, but the effectiveness of these actions is still in question.
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