Hong Kong
Slight budge of 6% in Macau's average daily revenues in August
Post-World Cup, it's an improvement.
Retail rents edged higher in 2Q14 due to tight vacancies in big-time shopping hub
Leasing negotiations were also observably more measured.
2Q14 retail sales retreat 7% y-o-y
It continues to show signs of slowdown.
Net take-up in office market slows to 15,500 sq ft in 2Q14
Demand for Grade A space was lacking.
Rentals in Kowloon East office submarket declines in 2Q14
Effectively altering 1Q14 gains.
55 luxury units above $50 million sold in 2Q14, up 5.8% y-o-y
Demand is still considered soft, however.
3 reasons why Hong Kong's home property prices won't crumble
The risk is highly unlikely.
Hey, Hong Kongers: Have you Googled yourself recently?
Is your best (online) foot put forward?.
Swire Properties Hong Kong office occupancy rose to 97% in 2Q 2014
It’s a slight increase from end-2013.
SHKP and NWD withdraw sales from two luxury housing projects
As top end of property market cools.
URA withdraws tender for 1,700-unit Kwun Tong project
Bidders failed to reach URA's standards.
Tea for two? DK Cuppa Tea introduces Aromatherapy High Tea set
For those seeking refuge from the city.
Aging East Asian "tigers" catching up to elderly Japan
At apparently even much quicker rates.
Ageing Asia: The continent is growing old at unprecedented rate
Opportunities will be matched by challenges.
International Housewares Retails take bite in overseas markets
Still growing solidly in HK.
Retail sales drop 6.9% y/y in June
Fifth consecutive month of negative y/y growth.
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