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M&A transactions soar 160.6% YoY in Q1 2025
M&A transactions soar 160.6% YoY in Q1 2025
Industrials accounted for 52.4% of the market share.
Hong Kong braces for 4.58 million passengers on Ching Ming
Outbound and inbound passengers using land are expected to be high on April 4 and 6.
Gov’t adjusts income and asset limits for WFA Scheme
Asset limits will be raised for all household sizes.
Gov’t, Ministry of Water Resources sign water cooperation agreement
It will focus on improving protection of the Pearl River Estuary.
HK Express to launch new route to Yiwu on 29 May
The airline will operate three weekly flights to Yiwu Airport.
Jaffe Road commercial site up for sale
It has a marketing floor area of 886,214 square feet.
Hong Kong Airlines, Plaza Premium to enhance guest experience in new deal
Members of HKA will be eligible to access Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide.
Employers lose talent on uncompetitive pay offers: report
Nearly half (47%) of professionals say they plan to look for new opportunities in the next six months.
Hong Kong tech hub risks delay amidst labour, tenant concerns
The development will take at least 10 to 15 years to fully materialise and current market conditions could slow momentum.
Retail sales down 13% in February
Data for the first two months also fell.
Patient support scheme in Greater Bay Area extended to 2026
This will allow patients to receive subsidised consultation services.
Cathay and HKBAC expand JetLink transit service
This move leverages the growing “wing-to-wing” transfer service.
Cathay and Zurich collaborate for insurance and rewards programme
This will allow Cathay members to access insurance whilst earning air miles.
Consortium proposing ESR privatisation names senior adviser
Brett Robson will lead the implementation of strategic priorities and value-creation initiatives.
HKIA sets 6% illustration rate cap on HKD policies
Caps apply only to internal rate of return used in benefit illustrations at the point of sale.
Hong Kong sees record private housing completions in 2024
The surge in completions was driven by concentrated supply in Kowloon City, Yuen Long, and Tuen Mun.
Green offices lose pricing edge as supply expands
Hong Kong is seeing its green rental premium gradually shrink as the supply of certified space catches up with demand.
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