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Buildings Department approves six projects in August
Buildings Department approves six projects in August
It also approved the start of 11 building projects.
Hong Kong office market posts Q3 rebound amidst rising leasing demand: JLL
Total net absorption rose by 137.5% and vacancy rate slid to 13.4% QoQ.
Lands Department logs 22 lease changes, 3 exchanges in September quarter
Amongst deals, four of these were technical changes that did not involve a premium.
Cathay Group and Airbus invest $545m to boost SAF production
It will focus on commercially viable, long-term fuel projects.
Over six in ten say credit card perks boost spending frequency: survey
About 90% cited cash rebates and reward schemes as primary spending drivers.
eBRAM and Canton Data Exchange launch data talent programme
Courses will be held on 6 November at Justice Place in Hong Kong and 7 November at the Canton Data Exchange.
SERES clears HKEX hearing to become first premium NEV with A+H listing
Financially, SERES reported RMB145.1b in revenue for 2024, representing 305.5% YoY growth.
Hong Kong rises to seventh in Global Cities Index 2025
The city’s climb was primarily driven by an increase in international travelers.
Singapore investment sales double to $11.09b in Q3
Savills has revised its full-year 2025 investment sales forecast upwards to $28b to $30b, from $20b.
Omio opens Singapore tech hub with EDBI to drive ai-first travel push
The Singapore office also serves as Omio’s Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and Global AI Centre of Excellence.
Global trade holds firm despite trade uncertainties, DHL says
China offset the weaker US demand with stronger exports to ASEAN, Africa, and Europe.
Lands Department approves 22 lease modifications in Q3
Land premiums reached about $2.68b after four lots granted via private treaty.
JST Group raises $1.94b in Hong Kong IPO
The public offer was oversubscribed nearly 2,000 times as trading begins 21 October.
Sany Heavy Industry targets $12b in Hong Kong IPO
Its overseas sales now account for 62% of revenue ahead of listing.
Hong Kong leads rise in GBA business confidence in Q3
“Current performance” and “expectations” rose by 8.3 and 7.3 points respectively.
Canfornav expands in Hong Kong
The company will expand its fleet with 25 Japanese-built handy-sized bulk carriers.
Kangji Medical, Knight Bidco release privatisation scheme circular
The Independent Board Committee deems the proposal to be fair and reasonable.
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