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CR Longdation to convert Kwai Chung hotel after $953m acquisition
CR Longdation to convert Kwai Chung hotel after $953m acquisition
Hotel Cozi Oasis near Kwai Fong sold for student housing in one of 2026’s largest deals.
Port dues cut for green ships as Hong Kong races to lead hub
It will also launch an incentive scheme for green vessels registered in the city.
Sino Land’s net profit by 15.8% YoY in H2 2025 on property revaluation losses
The group had a revaluation loss of $682m.
Cautious demand expected in 2026/27 land tenders
Land revenue forecast set at $18b.
2026 biotech playbook: Hong Kong at the centre of China’s globalisation
Hong Kong increasingly provides durable, repeat access to capital for public biotech firms.
Hong Kong banks ‘resilient’ despite falling CRE property values
Many banks have solid earnings and excess capital to absorb potential losses.
Jobless rate dips to 3.8% in Q4 2025
Median earnings are $20,500.
Inflation eases to 1.1% in January as holiday surge fades
Underlying inflation also slowed to 1.0% in the same month.
Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing
Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges $10b for future industries.
Cushman urges clearer PPP roles for Northern Metropolis
The firm backs a pause in commercial land sales.
UOB lifts Hong Kong 2026 home price forecast
SHKP cut to Hold, Kerry kept Buy.
FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets
She brings more than 20 years in financial services spanning banking, telecom and advertising.
Salaries to grow 4% in 2026 as employers ditch 'bidding wars'
Businesses are now pivoting to cost control and long-term value.
Hong Kong hits operating surplus as fiscal reserves rise: S&P
Economic growth and market activity underpin surplus and infrastructure plans.
Hong Kong allocates $65m for workforce development
Schools are also launching new programmes for aviation and finance.
Government to launch new hydrogen certification system
It will align the region with Mainland China and international markets.
Hong Kong injects $1b in construction and tech fund to advance professional dev’t
The funding supports training and technology adoption.
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