News
Science Park becomes the first in Hong Kong to deploy Hotspot 2.0
Here's why it's billed as "extraordinary".
It's a rich tourist's world: Luxury hotel occupancy rocketed to 79%
Average daily rate also increased.
Mainland China tourists drive visitor arrivals to 13.6% increase
Regional markets showed most significant y-o-y growth.
Visible trade to gain steam up to the next 18 months
12.7% growth in 2015 highly likely.
April-May exports slightly crept up by 1.7%
External freight volumes also picked up.
Slight budge of 6% in Macau's average daily revenues in August
Post-World Cup, it's an improvement.
Retail rents edged higher in 2Q14 due to tight vacancies in big-time shopping hub
Leasing negotiations were also observably more measured.
2Q14 retail sales retreat 7% y-o-y
It continues to show signs of slowdown.
Net take-up in office market slows to 15,500 sq ft in 2Q14
Demand for Grade A space was lacking.
Rentals in Kowloon East office submarket declines in 2Q14
Effectively altering 1Q14 gains.
55 luxury units above $50 million sold in 2Q14, up 5.8% y-o-y
Demand is still considered soft, however.
3 reasons why Hong Kong's home property prices won't crumble
The risk is highly unlikely.
Hey, Hong Kongers: Have you Googled yourself recently?
Is your best (online) foot put forward?.
Swire Properties Hong Kong office occupancy rose to 97% in 2Q 2014
It’s a slight increase from end-2013.
Aging East Asian "tigers" catching up to elderly Japan
At apparently even much quicker rates.
Ageing Asia: The continent is growing old at unprecedented rate
Opportunities will be matched by challenges.
Commentary
Why Hong Kong's carried interest reform matters, and why it isn't a zero-sum play
Medical centre expansion in Hong Kong: How to choose the right location