Hong Kong

HK launches subsidy scheme to expand 5G in rural areas

About 50 new subsidised RBSs will be built.

Prudential launches phase three of share buyback on 1 July

It is expected to be completed no later than 24 December.

Over 40% of companies adopt data collection and reconciliation systems

The poll showed that the majority of the companies are still in the early stage.

Investors stayed cautious towards real estate amidst economic headwinds

Lower HIBOR provided limited support but is expected to improve.

Towngas and Royal Vopak partner to develop green methanol supply chain

Key development areas include the GBA, East China, and Bohai Bay (Tianjin).

Decentralised office vacancies seen to drag on Hong Kong market

CBRE projects full-year office rents will fall between 5% and 7%.

Fewer but bigger deals push Hong Kong M&A to 10-year peak

Companies are focusing on scale, efficiency, and long-term positioning.

Steady retail leasing seen in H2 on strong F&B demand

F&B groups catering to mass and mid-market consumers are expected to remain the key drivers of leasing demand.

Over 70% of top restaurant chains commit to cage-free eggs

An additional 7% are actively developing similar policies, pushing total participation to 71%.

Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.

Home and office leasing signal recovery as retail stays weak

Grade A office space leasing rises to highest since the pandemic on expansions and relocations.

FWD’s HK, international IPO tranches over-subscribed

The Hong Kong retail tranche was oversubscribed approximately 37 times.