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HK targets 4,500 beds in first hostel-led land sales
HK targets 4,500 beds in first hostel-led land sales
The government has invited EOIs for sites at Kai Tak, Siu Lek Yuen (Sha Tin), and Tung Chung East.
Property market to have ‘modest’ recovery amidst CRE, bank pressures
Rising prices and transactions support cautious residential market rebound.
Cathay volume soars 27% in 2025 on year-end travel, expanded capacity
The group reported 36 million passengers during the year.
HKChat forces developer speed-up as 630,000 users swarm
HKGAI warns AI risks must stay in “visible” range.
DBS raises US$272m for PIMCO’s 60/40 fund
Singapore and Hong Kong customers were able to invest at a minimum of S$1,000 or HK$20,000.
Standard Chartered named sole securities provider for First Sentier HK funds
The move strengthens the bank's fund services leadership across Asia.
Job market stalls as 2,900 jobs vanish despite steady 3.8% rate
Labour underemployment rose slightly to 1.7%.
88% of CEOs see trading suffer from poor reputation
Higher AI risks are expected as readiness lags despite strong awareness.
Deepfakes balloon by 147% despite 43% downturn in fraud volume
The region ranks amongst APAC’s top fraud hotspots in 2025.
Jardine takes full control of Mandarin Oriental after scheme completion
Shareholders are entitled to $21.44 per share.
Kimberley Road site up for sale for $50m
The price represents a $2,960-per-square-foot accommodation value.
$100m Fanling building offers Mainland firms new international hub
The property comprises a total gross floor area of approximately 25,748 sq. ft., agent Colliers said.
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.
China Taiping forecasts 225% profit rise on higher investment
The company’s insurance business remains stable and healthy.
Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Outpatient utilisation index rose 101% in two years.
BOCHK capitalisation strong but property risks remain
Fee income and treasury income will support its profitability through mid-2027.
Pak Tak signs MoU for planned Tanzanian gold company acquisition
It plans to acquire a partial or total equity stake in a gold explorer and producer.
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