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Civil service pay indicators set at up to 4.12%

The net pay trend indicators will be among the factors considered for the 2026 to 2027 civil service pay adjustment.

QBE names Andy Tsui as corporate underwriting head for Hong Kong, Macau

He will also lead the insurer’s People Risk proposition across Asia.

Johnson Stokes & Master names new senior partner

Geoffrey Chan succeeds Terence Tung, who held the role for 10 years.

Development Bureau introduces land, tenancy reforms

The gov’t allows greater flexibility for short-term tenancies, with some sites eligible for up to 21 years.

GBA eases yacht entry rules for HK, Macau vessels

The vessels are restricted to operating only within nine cities.

World-Wide House top floors up for sale in Central

The receivership asset comprises two adjoining full-floor offices with vacant possession.

Hong Kong to establish international commercial court

The planned court will handle complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes.

OCBC Hong Kong names new wholesale head and risk chief

Angus Tsang and Stanley Sze-To start their new roles in H2 2026.

Cathay Cargo boosts A350F fleet with $100b investment

The group’s cargo division adds two A350F aircraft to its 2023 order.

Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets

The report said supply chain uncertainty is pushing occupiers to prioritise resilience, among others.

Hong Kong Airlines’ weekly Lanzhou route takes off

The launch builds on existing links to Xining and Hulunbuir.

Hong Kong office fit-out costs rise 1.5% on metal price spike

Contractors no longer cut bids as office leasing demand rebounds. 

Hong Kong to deepen Central Asia ties with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan trade mission

The mission follows earlier logistics push as trade and investment links expand.

HKIA opens new Terminal 2 for leisure travel

Fifteen airlines will begin moving check-in services to the new terminal from 27 May.

Inflation rate flat at 1.7% in April

Energy inputs lift consumer price index whilst overall rate remains unchanged.

Gough Street building fetches $277m in Hong Kong auction

The Central asset has a mixed-use redevelopment potential.