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February sees 6,669 residential sales as primary market commands 38%
February sees 6,669 residential sales as primary market commands 38%
JLL reported 2,567 new-build units sold in the month as mass residential values rise 0.5%.
Central Grade A vacancy falls below 10% as leasing demand recovers
Average rents climbed 1.1% in February, driven by strong activity from banking and professional services.
F&B operators lead retail leasing in February
Amongst notable transactions was the leasing of an 840-square-foot G/F space at Haiphong Road.
Hong Kong tops global IPO charts with $280b haul in 2025
Fuelled by the new TECH channel, HK processed 119 pre-profit biotech and tech IPO applications.
Unemployment rate dips to 3.8%
Labour force and total employment both edged lower.
Gross national income rises 6.3% in fourth quarter
Net investment income keeps GNI above GDP.
Export volumes rise 29.5% in January
C&SD cautions on Lunar New Year distortion.
Hongkong Land signs North Rock for full floor at York House
The space was handed over on 2 March.
Cathay Group February traffic up, March bookings robust despite Middle East suspensions
Cathay also added extra flights to London and increased capacity to Zurich.
Towngas Smart Energy Posts $1.58B 2025 Profit as Gas Sales Climb
Rising industrial and commercial gas demand drove higher profits.
AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges
Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong reported a 12% per-share profit growth driven by Asia’s demand for savings.
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
The region attracted expansion interest from 29% of APAC executives.
HMG, HK Data seal AI deal for cross-border GBA healthcare
eTPA reduces overhead, protects data privacy in insurance processing.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports profit edges up to $312m in 2025
Revenue also increased by 11% YoY to $1.6b.
Hong Kong tops Asia salary growth as 60% job‑hop for raises
But, even with strong mover’s premium, only 41% of professionals plan job changes in 2026.
Cathay Pacific ranks second in 2026 airline safety awards; HK Express named top low-cost carrier
AirlineRatings.com ranks carriers using safety records, fleet age, pilot training, audits, and turbulence performance.
Hong Kong moves to secure fuel supply amid oil disruption
Authorities step up pricing oversight and contingency plans.
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