Hong Kong
More firms expect business conditions to worsen in Q3
More firms expect business conditions to worsen in Q3
'Financing and insurance' was the only sector that expected improvement.
Unemployment unchanged at 3.7% in April-June
Underemployment edged up 1.6% across the period.
Huanggang Port bill cleared, takes effect 31 July
The legal framework enables joint testing and drills ahead of the facility's launch.
CBRE launches $96m Sheung Wan redevelopment site sale
The site covers approximately 2,479 sq. ft.
HKT plans fourfold AI data centre link upgrade to 3.2Tbps
Hollow-core fibre is expected to cut latency by about 30%.
Storage consolidation drags logistics rents down 12.5%
The city remained more expensive than Singapore in US dollar terms.
UOB Private Bank names Judy Chan as Hong Kong managing director
She will oversee client coverage and team leadership in the city.
Ride-hailing regulations set for August rollout
Licence applications expected to begin by end-November.
HK Express expands Mainland China network with new Wuxi route
Wuxi becomes the airline’s sixth mainland China destination.
Wang Fuk Court owners to receive two-year rental grant until end-2027
Eligible owners will receive $150,000 annually in rental support.
Hong Kong hospitality: Momentum and the new lifestyle era
Key imperatives are to optimise assets, maximise brand integration, and aligning with major infrastructure.
Understanding Hong Kong’s new land premium policy
The Scheme is likely to have a selective impact, rather than a broad catalyst for non-residential development.
Property market splits as offices rebound, rents slide
Central and Admiralty lead rebound as Singaporean buyers dominate foreign inflows.
Baidu targets dual-primary Hong Kong listing in 2026
The conversion remains subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals.
EY’s David Chen: Demand for better digital experiences fuels new wave of transformation in Hong Kong
For him, the success of these transformation strategies depends on enriching customer experience, improving efficiency, and enhancing employee satisfaction.
Export volume rises 25.8% in May as Taiwan, Vietnam shipments jump
India was the only major market to post a decline, with shipments down 24.5%.
Hong Kong widens cross-border driving scheme to boost visitor spending
Economists say longer stays matter more than higher arrival numbers.
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