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Property sales plunge 15.2% MoM in January

Residential units made up 5,669 agreements, down 3.6%.

HA sets allowance rates for displaced SWE, MTWE households and businesses

The agency may approve Phase 2 transfers for special circumstances.

CK Hutchison triggers arbitral battle as Panama court ruling threatens 30-year port operations

Shareholders were warned to exercise caution as CK Hutchison enters legal battle over Panama ports.

30% of travellers ditch traditional holidays for sports trips

The report also revealed travel perks influence cardholder behaviour and product recommendations.

Unified tax incentive pushed in Hong Kong to lure global treasury hubs

This forms part of a four-pillar strategy to fuel growth in the city.

Hong Kong criticises Panama court ruling on Hutchison ports

The ruling raises concerns over the legal treatment of Hong Kong companies operating in the country.

Chow Tai Fook in talks with potential investors, New World says

New World confirms no proposal involves a general offer.

About 104,000 private housing supply to hit market in next 3-4 years

This comes despite the slower construction activity nationwide.

OTC dealers face tighter clearing tests under fixed annual periods

Fixed annual periods proposed under Clearing Rules.

Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed

Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.

Hong Kong property outlook for 2026 shaped by tightening supply

 Retail leads growth as office stabilises and logistics remains constrained.

DBS Hong Kong names Xu Qing as managing director and risk head

Xu will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan.

New HK-UAE regulatory pact signals end of cross-border crypto secrecy

The framework aligns Hong Kong and UAE's oversight of virtual asset platforms across borders.

Hong Kong crushes GBA rivals as business confidence surges to 57.9

Hong Kong's service hub status fuels surge as GBA rivals trail.

AI boosts productivity but only 24% see job security: PwC

PwC survey shows low mobility despite productivity gains.