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Experts see student housing boost from ‘Hostel in the City’
Experts see student housing boost from ‘Hostel in the City’
JLL said the policy is a step in the right direction, but warned it may not be attractive enough in the near term.
Firms welcome CIES enhancements, split on property market impact
JLL argued that lowering the residential threshold would not significantly encourage non-local buyers.
HKTDC welcomes policy address, backs mainland firms going global
The HKTDC said the package charts a wide-ranging course for development.
Firms urge clarity and incentives to drive Northern Metropolis development
Industry leaders back the plan but warn that high costs, vague timelines could slow uptake
Gov’t to expand housing supply, speed up redevelopment
Between 2026-27 and 2030-31, public housing production is expected to reach 189,000 units.
Hang Seng Bank backs policy measures to bolster markets, finance
Chief exec Diana Cesar said that they will continue to work closely with Hong Kong authorities.
HK to strengthen primary healthcare, deepen system reforms
The Government will introduce a bill next year to support these measures.
RMB Business Facility to be launched
The government plans to issue more RMB bonds and set gov’t expenditure in RMB.
Gov’t to set up task force for Mainland business expansion
Mainland enterprises can establish corporate treasury centres in the city.
Singapore and Hong Kong enhance banking supervision cooperation
It enhances supervision of cross-border operations of banks under their purview.
Gov’t unveils major plans for culture, tourism, and sports
The region aims to strengthen its role as a top arts trading hub.
Gov’t steps up efforts to expand trade and investment links
The city will examine agreements with Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Peru.
HK unveils major SME, economic diversification measures
SME loan guarantees will be extended by two years.
Chery Automobile launches $9.15b IPO
This is considered the biggest IPO yet in 2025.
Lenovo Hong Kong, Cyberport sign MoU on startup growth
The partnership aims to support startups from proof-of-concept through to international market expansion.
Hong Kong's banks urged to explore tokenised deposits and assets
Authorities are expected to work together to regularise the issuance of tokenised bonds.
Hong Kong to roll-out measures to strengthen stock and bond markets
They seek to encourage more secondary listings by overseas enterprises.
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