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Home price index falls 6.8% YTD, sales volume up 67% MoM in October
Home price index falls 6.8% YTD, sales volume up 67% MoM in October
The month saw 4,506 residential unit transactions.
HK is seventh most active real estate market in APAC
However, the office rental growth index has been in decline since 2023.
Hong Kong pharmaceutical market to be valued at $23.4b by 2028
However, competition from neighbouring markets poses downside risks.
Chief Executive appoints six new HKU Council members
The government established a task group to investigate the university's internal operations.
UOB, SGE ink MoU to deepen gold market cooperation
UOB is the only bank providing gold products in Singapore.
9 in10 HK firms expect cross-border e-commerce to drive sales growth
The global B2C e-commerce sales will reach $46.7t (US$6t) this year.
Sun Life HK, HKMC partner to promote flexible retirement planning programmes
Hongkongers expect to retire at an average age of 66.
AAHK signs $4.62b agreement to acquire Zhuhai Airport
Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hun witnessed the signing ceremony.
Gov’t extends judiciary e-Appointment services
This will enable users to apply for self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications online.
InvestHK opens office in Cairo
This is part of its effort to attract companies from MENA.
Hong Kong top court affirms same-sex spouses' housing rights
Two judicial reviews concerned rights under public rental housing and the Home Ownership Scheme.
Hong Kong condemns US lawmakers' claim as financial hub for illicit financial activities
A government spokesperson called the allegations ‘malicious’ and ‘grossly unfounded.’
Hot pot operator Super Hi bounces back with $293.35m profit in Q3
The group attributed the growth to ongoing expansions and improved guest visits.
China courier group SF Holdings raises $5.83b on HKEX debut
Shares sold for $34.30 per share.
Chow Tai Fook reports 20.4% drop in revenue amidst demand decline
Macroeconomic externalities and high gold price volatility drove down the demand.
Hong Kong lenders chase after small-ticket loans, maintain tight standards
They’ve embedded services in digital wallets to increase to get more customers.
Hong Kong accounts for 45% of second-hand toy sales in Asia
It is the second highest earner from secondhand item sales in the region.
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