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SMEs hit by triple business squeeze

SMEs hit by triple business squeeze

Survey shows outbound spending and higher expenses continue to pressure earnings.

Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption

Nearly one in two shoppers remain hesitant to let AI complete purchases after approval.

Investors can now pay stamp duty in RMB

It is expected to increase the RMB counter’s turnover and liquidity.

Hong Kong ranks 4th globally in luxury lifestyle costs

The city remains Asia-Pacific’s second-most expensive market for high-net-worth individuals, behind Singapore.

Kwai Chung workshop offered at $60m after 32% price cut

The drive-in workshop offers immediate occupation with EV charging.

Hong Kong trails Asia in trade credit use at 39%

Manufacturing firms across Asia drive the same bad debt pattern.

FSTB rolls out gold clearing pilot with Shanghai link

This forms part of a full-chain gold trading ecosystem.

Institutional investors widen RMB use, prefer offshore markets, HSBC say

Three in four investors expect investment use of the currency to increase.

Real estate recovery gains momentum, Savills says

Asset repricing and conversion opportunities are drawing capital back into the market.

Property market extends recovery in Q2

Office leasing, retail activity, and industrial demand improved, whilst luxury home prices stayed resilient.

Hong Kong starts trial operations for new gold clearing system

The initiative could strengthen the city’s role as a regional gold clearing hub and offshore renminbi centre.

Office market snaps back with best rents in 15 years

Vacancy in Central fell to 8.8% by the end of June.

Lower land premiums seen as developer caution persists

Fewer successful tenders are expected despite continued demand for selected projects.

Stock recovery hinges on China’s economic rebound, CGSI says

Export strength alone will not sustain gains without wider economic improvement in China.

Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip

Almost 80% plan overseas expansion over the next three years.

IPO market set for $380b fundraising haul

PwC says first-half listings and proceeds reached their highest level in five years.

Hong Kong ranks 7th in Global Relocation Index

The Index gave the region just 41 on general affordability despite higher global ranking.