Hong Kong
Office market splits as Central tightens, fringe weakens
Office market splits as Central tightens, fringe weakens
Central absorbed demand whilst others lose pricing power under uneven leasing conditions.
Gig workers hit credit barriers despite 95% prime risk tiers
Compared to a wider market, 82% meet repayments without difficulty.
Hong Kong leads world in air cargo amidst rising aviation traffic in 2025
Global passenger traffic climbs 3.6% to 9.8 billion, with Asia-Pacific recovery reshaping airport rankings, ACI World data shows.
Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.
Office market holds momentum as flight-to-quality drives leasing activity
It was led by the Central / Admiralty submarket.
Office and accommodation sectors lead investment activity
Q1 office investment volume fell 21% QoQ to $8.7b.
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
CarbonCure secures Hong Kong approval, debuts at CENTRAL project
The approval unlocks low carbon concrete reducing cement content by up to 7%.
Prime retail rents set to slide up to 10% in 2026, report warns
JLL forecasts high street shop rents to soften by 0–5%.
Causeway Bay retail unit listed for $150m, CBRE says
The fully leased Jaffe Road shop is offered via private treaty sale with long-term tenant.
SME receipts index slips to 44.3 in March
Sentiment eased as logistics weakened.
Victory Giant posts 273.5% YoY profit surge, launches Hong Kong IPO
The group's revenue also increased by 79.8% YoY.
Hong Kong offices fall short on basics despite high attendance
Quiet rooms and equipment for individual roles are the missing pieces.
The Pemberton in Sheung Wan up for sale by public tender
The 23-storey retail and office property is available through public tender.
Tai Kok Tsui industrial portfolio offered for $62m
Eleven-unit asset comes with near-full occupancy.
Inter-Continental Plaza top floor on the market for $118m, CBRE says
The top-floor TST East office is fully leased with stable rental income stream.
Property market gains stability in Q1 as costs ease, leasing picks up
But geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment.
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