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HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
Despite recording the highest seat growth of any major hub in 2025, the facility is still chasing its pre-pandemic peak.
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Cash hoarders forfeit $140,000 to stagnant 2% bank yields
Investors holding cash since January 2021 generated only $30,000 compared to $170,000 in portfolios.
10 hours ago
HK triples data pipeline as AI sparks $3t supercycle
AI inference requirements are forecast to surpass training as the dominant infrastructure demand by 2027.
10 hours ago
HK warehouse rents to fall 5% as 9 million sq ft supply looms
Upcoming supply over the next three to five years will fuel competition.
1 day ago
HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea
It remains a global leader in funding research but struggles to convert that capital into marketable patents and goods.
1 day ago
Pre-pandemic visitor gap shadows hotel sector's 10.5% growth target
The sector faces a steep climb as tourist volumes sit 20.8% below previous highs.
1 day ago
Citywide Grade A office rents risk 3% slump amidst elevated vacancy
Overall vacancy rates hit 17.5% as 14.9 million square feet sit empty citywide.
1 day ago
Local retail rents slide 5% as card spending flees offshore
One-third of credit card transactions migrate abroad.
1 day ago
Central office rents surge 8% as Hong Kong Island slumps
Central premium towers defy the broader island decline with a projected 8% rental climb.
1 day ago
Residential market rebound blocked until 12,000–13,000 units clear: Knight Frank
Knight Frank puts 2026 transactions at 65,000–68,000 units as monthly volumes run near 5,000.
1 day ago
Forthright Securities takes 14,000 sq ft Sheung Wan flagship store
Golden Centre site has ad panels and digital screens facing Des Voeux Road Central and Queen’s Road Central.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
HK hit by 2,214 illegal building reports in one month
Authorities issued 413 removal orders and six demolition consents.
1 day ago
HK launches CMHHK amidst traditional medicine growth
The launch pairs a new hospital with standards-setting and research support.
1 day ago
Government approves 10 building plans in November
Consent has been given for work to start on five building projects.
2 days ago
ASEAN expansion accelerates for 73% of GBA firms: study
Singapore draws a further 23% uplift for financing roles and regional HQ functions, the survey shows.
2 days ago
Hong Kong extends FTA scheme to Mainland China–Peru transhipments
Mainland China-Peru cargo now qualifies for preferential tariffs.
3 days ago
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