Markets & Investing
Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025
Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025
Hotels and serviced apartments totalled $6.3b; en-bloc residential rose 145% to $1.3b, it said.
Dollar slide, tariffs and AI doubts to test investors in 2026
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
91.7% stake in Happy Valley property up for public tender
Tender offers compulsory sale pathway and 33,390 sq ft GFA
VC and private equity fundings in Hong Kong peak to $332m in December
Late-stage rounds accounted for 66.3% of funding during the month.
Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices
High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.
Stock market turnover hits $258.2b in first ten months of 2025
The city’s IPO market has cumulatively raised over $2.34t since 2014.
Hidden licensing hurdles affecting Hong Kong’s biotech ambitions
Hong Kong's approach remains fragmented, with each university applying its own policies and risk tolerance.
JD Industrials lists in HKEX, posts $1.0b adjusted profit
The IPO follows rising revenue and adjusted earnings.
Far East Consortium sells Perth Ritz-Carlton stake for $515m
An instalment of $103.45m (A$20m) has already been paid by Generation Essentials Group to Far East Consortium.
Gov’t launches consultation on crypto reporting rules
The move follows plans to complete legislative amendments in 2026.
HKIC posts $2.34b investment income in 2024
Its operating income stood at $2.25b over the same period.
HKMC sets record with $25.3b benchmark bond issuance
The multi‑currency offering includes the largest‑ever 30‑year HKD-denominated social bond tranche.
San Tin Technopole may add $250b to GDP
The 210-hectare I&T site is divided into three hubs and three industry corridors.
HKMA reports 1.4% rise in Q3 credit card receivables
Delinquency and charge‑off ratios were stable at 0.45% and 0.64%, respectively.
Sun Hung Kai unit secures tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun A16 development
Mega Asia International will lead the station project.
Hong Kong raises home resale quota
The allocation was lifted to 7,000 homes.
Banks and MNCs boost Hong Kong office take-up, JLL says
Multinational tenants drive sustained demand in the Grade A segment.
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