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Land prices exceed 30% in H2 as developers regain appetite: JLL
Land prices exceed 30% in H2 as developers regain appetite: JLL
Developers have regained their appetite for land acquisition and confidence in the residential market.
Construction output weakens in Q3 as private sector activity falls
Private output dropped 18.1%, whilst public works rose 7.7%.
Monetary Authority lowers base rate to 4%
The decrease followed a 25-basis point downward adjustment in the US federal funds target.
HKTDC forecasts exports to grow 8-9% in 2026
AI electronics demand was cited by 53.2% of exporters as the key growth driver.
Retail rents to further decline in 2026, says JLL
JLL expects vacancy rates to stay high in 2026 as closures outpace new take-up.
Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO ranking after 2025 fundraising surge
Funds raised surged 210% as A+H listings dominate issuance.
Vacancy rates for prime warehouse to stay elevated in 2026: JLL
Vacancy reached a decade-high of 10.1% in 2025.
Hong Kong business leaders take defensive stance as tariffs reshape costs
37% of Hong Kong leaders said they had paused major investment decisions, and a quarter have implemented hiring freezes.
Security fears slow Hong Kong’s AI adoption
Despite rising digital wallet use, Hong Kong consumers remain hesitant toward AI-driven retail.
Fragmented rules threaten Hong Kong’s decarbonisation drive
Experts say Hong Kong must streamline permitting to stay competitive.
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.
KPay, Global Payments launch ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ service
Merchants can accept contactless payments using an iPhone XS or a later model.
Gov’t launches consultation on crypto reporting rules
The move follows plans to complete legislative amendments in 2026.
Government cites economic growth but warns of external risks
Diffusion index on business receipts dipped in November.
Harneys signs eight-year lease in Hongkong Land tower
Harneys is also a returning tenant.
IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts
Service industries will also benefit from continued improvement in local consumer sentiment.
HKEX launches Tech 100 Index as its first Hong Kong equity benchmark
To support product development, HKEX has signed a licensing agreement with E Fund Management.
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