Hong Kong
IWG deepens Hong Kong footprint in sleek Hennessy Road space
IWG deepens Hong Kong footprint in sleek Hennessy Road space
Spanning 22,700 sqft, the workspace offers 60 private offices and 270 workstations.
Bank profits may take hit amidst protests
Asset quality will also weaken, according to analysts.
Bank of East Asia forges digital banking partnership with five firms
Customers can apply for loans and purchase products online in these platforms.
AXA Hong Kong's LifeDelight Insurance Plan goes live
The new plan offers life protection up to age 138.
Hong Kong urged to boost $2b economic stimulus
Some subsidies may drive consumption overseas or remain useless amidst the protests, argued Natixis.
Air transport body calls on HKA to fix financial situation
The authority warned to take action unless the situation improves.
Luxury condo prices down 1.7% in Q3 as the rich rein in spending
Hong Kong Island’s luxury home sales crashed 90% to just 10 in September from 100 in April.
Exports down 7.3% to $347.7b in September
Total exports to Asia slipped 4.5% YoY.
Inflation slows to 3.2% in September
This was due to the effect of public housing rental adjustment dissipating in September.
China Mobile, HKT win 5G spectrum for $240m
The two have bid for 50MHz of the spectrum in the 4.9GHz band.
Long-term land investments gain ground amidst rising political action
Developers are looking to invest more in agricultural lands.
Central's Grade A office rents down 1.7% in September
It recorded the sharpest drop of all submarkets during the month.
Bosses spend 14.4% of their time coaching underperforming employees
Managers aren’t keen to fire poorly performing employees.
Commercial property sales crashed 57% in Q3
It might surpass 2016 as the worst year in terms of transaction volumes since 1997.
Public housing plans could hurt commercial supply: analyst
Converting factory land into residential property can reduce available commerciable area.
Weave to open Hung Hom co-living space in November
Rent starts at $8,100 per month.
StartupCare and Generali launch digital platform for group health insurance
The app offers 24/7 pre-diagnosis and e-claim services.
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