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Investors stayed cautious towards real estate amidst economic headwinds
Investors stayed cautious towards real estate amidst economic headwinds
Lower HIBOR provided limited support but is expected to improve.
Industrial real estate market turns cautious amidst global uncertainty
New demand came from metal storage.
Towngas and Royal Vopak partner to develop green methanol supply chain
Key development areas include the GBA, East China, and Bohai Bay (Tianjin).
Over 70% of top restaurant chains commit to cage-free eggs
An additional 7% are actively developing similar policies, pushing total participation to 71%.
Steady retail leasing seen in H2 on strong F&B demand
F&B groups catering to mass and mid-market consumers are expected to remain the key drivers of leasing demand.
Decentralised office vacancies seen to drag on Hong Kong market
CBRE projects full-year office rents will fall between 5% and 7%.
Home and office leasing signal recovery as retail stays weak
Grade A office space leasing rises to highest since the pandemic on expansions and relocations.
FWD’s HK, international IPO tranches over-subscribed
The Hong Kong retail tranche was oversubscribed approximately 37 times.
Goodman Group establishes $21.19b data center partnership
2.3 million sq. ft. across six assets including two data centers under construction
Carers database roll out to support families at risk
Low-income carers with disabilities will benefit first
Hong Kong residents use digital bank accounts, but many cite unmet needs
Respondents said digital banks outperform incumbents in account opening promotions.
Nearly 2 in 3 Hong Kongers hold a digital bank account
Respondents said digital banks outperform incumbents in account opening promotions.
Hong Kong tops global IPO market in H1 2025
It raised $107.1b across 42 listings
FWD Group prices Hong Kong IPO at $4.84 for 7 July debut
The offering is expected to raise $445m.
Real estate investment market rebounds in Q2
Office and industrial sectors remain under supply pressure.
Banks see steady growth in 2024 amidst global uncertainty
Cost management, risk vigilance, and digital innovation give resilience to the industry.
PAObank extends 16% rate promo on HKD time deposits to July 31
The first HK$50,000 time deposit will enjoy the promo rate.
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