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Banks and MNCs boost Hong Kong office take-up, JLL says

Multinational tenants drive sustained demand in the Grade A segment.

Home prices hold steady as retail and office sectors soften: report

UOB Kay Hian sees resilience in housing but prolonged weakness in commercial demand.

First Andaz Hong Kong hotel to rise in Central Crossing in 2027

The hotel will featuring 125 guestrooms and suites.

Insurance premiums rise in Q2 amidst Mainland tourist influx: Jefferies

Premiums peaked at $90b as the city saw its highest tourist number since the pandemic.

CTF Life expands hospital network with 3 major Hong Kong partners

The hospital joined CTF Life’s PrimeChamp Doctor Network.

Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE

CBRE noted new occupiers are entering less frequently, with most expansions led by existing tenants.

Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card

It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.

Menstrual blood not reliable for cervical screening, Health dep’t says

The DH stressed that all screening methods have their limitations.

HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums

The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.

Travellers from Hong Kong prefer romantic fiction-based trips: Booking.com

More than half also want journeys based on games, memories, amongst others.

HongKong Land opens first glass recycling facility

The facility at Tomorrow’s CENTRAL converts glass into low-carbon cement.

Inflation unchanged in September

Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.

Jobless rate rises to 3.9% as hiring slows

Construction and social work record higher unemployment in Q3.

Hong Kong diamond market growth driven by gifts, study shows

Sales rise during Valentine’s Day, engagements, and Christmas.

International Organization for Mediation opens new headquarters

The site in Old Wan Chai will hold mediations for international disputes.