Hong Kong
HK targets 4,500 beds in first hostel-led land sales
HK targets 4,500 beds in first hostel-led land sales
The government has invited EOIs for sites at Kai Tak, Siu Lek Yuen (Sha Tin), and Tung Chung East.
Property market to have ‘modest’ recovery amidst CRE, bank pressures
Rising prices and transactions support cautious residential market rebound.
Cathay volume soars 27% in 2025 on year-end travel, expanded capacity
The group reported 36 million passengers during the year.
HKChat forces developer speed-up as 630,000 users swarm
HKGAI warns AI risks must stay in “visible” range.
HSI surges 27% in 2025 as AI hardware pivot axes 4-year slump
IPO momentum, AI tech growth, and regulatory reforms boost the region’s equities.
Standard Chartered named sole securities provider for First Sentier HK funds
The move strengthens the bank's fund services leadership across Asia.
Job market stalls as 2,900 jobs vanish despite steady 3.8% rate
Labour underemployment rose slightly to 1.7%.
88% of CEOs see trading suffer from poor reputation
Higher AI risks are expected as readiness lags despite strong awareness.
HKB High Flyers Awards 2026 honours exemplary enterprises and innovators
Get to know the top enterprises that triumphed this year with their forward-thinking initiatives in the region.
Deepfakes balloon by 147% despite 43% downturn in fraud volume
The region ranks amongst APAC’s top fraud hotspots in 2025.
Jardine takes full control of Mandarin Oriental after scheme completion
Shareholders are entitled to $21.44 per share.
Kimberley Road site up for sale for $50m
The price represents a $2,960-per-square-foot accommodation value.
$100m Fanling building offers Mainland firms new international hub
The property comprises a total gross floor area of approximately 25,748 sq. ft., agent Colliers said.
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.
PwC demands tax overhaul as land revenue misses by 38%
Total fiscal reserves are projected to fall to $654.1b by the end of March 2026.
China Taiping forecasts 225% profit rise on higher investment
The company’s insurance business remains stable and healthy.
BOCHK capitalisation strong but property risks remain
Fee income and treasury income will support its profitability through mid-2027.
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