Hong Kong
Retail rents to further decline in 2026, says JLL
Retail rents to further decline in 2026, says JLL
JLL expects vacancy rates to stay high in 2026 as closures outpace new take-up.
Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO ranking after 2025 fundraising surge
Funds raised surged 210% as A+H listings dominate issuance.
Vacancy rates for prime warehouse to stay elevated in 2026: JLL
Vacancy reached a decade-high of 10.1% in 2025.
Hong Kong business leaders take defensive stance as tariffs reshape costs
37% of Hong Kong leaders said they had paused major investment decisions, and a quarter have implemented hiring freezes.
Far East Consortium sells Perth Ritz-Carlton stake for $515m
An instalment of $103.45m (A$20m) has already been paid by Generation Essentials Group to Far East Consortium.
Patek Philippe announces the WATCH ART grand exhibition Milan 2026
For the seventh of its Grand Exhibitions across the world, Patek Philippe has chosen one of its leading historic markets: Italy.
KPay, Global Payments launch ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ service
Merchants can accept contactless payments using an iPhone XS or a later model.
Gov’t launches consultation on crypto reporting rules
The move follows plans to complete legislative amendments in 2026.
Government cites economic growth but warns of external risks
Diffusion index on business receipts dipped in November.
Harneys signs eight-year lease in Hongkong Land tower
Harneys is also a returning tenant.
IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts
Service industries will also benefit from continued improvement in local consumer sentiment.
Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push
Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.
HKEX launches Tech 100 Index as its first Hong Kong equity benchmark
To support product development, HKEX has signed a licensing agreement with E Fund Management.
Employers face tight supply as selective scarcity slows hiring
Beyond technical capability, employers increasingly value Mandarin proficiency alongside English and Cantonese.
Gov't signs IP deals with Cambodia and Malaysia
The agreements outlined information exchange, training and commercialisation initiatives.
SW Hong Kong’s Gloria So highlights good governance as enabler of trust, reputation, success
She advised organisations to embed IT risk management into enterprise risk frameworks to strengthen controls.
Hong Kong employers brace for disruption as AI hits admin roles hardest
53% of employers expect more than a quarter of their staff will require reskilling, and 26% expect more than half will need new skills.
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