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Gough Street building fetches $277m in Hong Kong auction
Gough Street building fetches $277m in Hong Kong auction
The Central asset has a mixed-use redevelopment potential.
Cathay adds insurance marketplace to Asia Miles ecosystem
The new portal offers travel, health, and motor plans with rewards.
Central office vacancy falls in April as market holds steady
JLL data showed rents rising 2.1% in top-tier buildings amidst steady demand.
CTF Life unveils Hong Kong’s first BNP Paribas-linked indexed universal life policy
It offers uncapped index-linked returns and dual-account structure.
Cathay Group April passenger count rises 16.5%; cargo gains
This was supported by Easter and Golden Week travel demand.
Jobless rate holds at 3.7% as labour force shrinks
Employment fell as fewer people join workforce.
Bupa Hong Kong unveils cross-border health plan amidst Shenzhen demand
Covers inpatient care in Greater China with outpatient benefits in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong explores Central Asia ties with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
The government plans talks on logistics infrastructure and light industry development.
Hong Kong to cap ride-hailing permits amidst road, transit concerns
The government cited road capacity and public transport demand in new rules.
Towngas seeks faster approvals for hydrogen trials
The company backed a new energy office tied to China’s five-year development plan.
Hong Kong cyber-hit firms report lower revenue losses than global average
QBE said 47% of Hong Kong businesses that experienced a cyber event suffered revenue loss.
HK banks to gain on IPO surge and stabilising property market
IPO applications in Hong Kong surged 61% in April compared to March.
Consumers face high fraud losses despite decline in digital fraud attempts
Most fraud occurs at account login and account creation stages.
Nearly eight in 10 workers report emotional exhaustion, few seek help
Workers stay in jobs despite high burnout and low leave rates.
Hongkong Land Q1 profit up 5% as capital recycling hits $4.62b
The group is targeting $5.13b (US$4b) in total capital recycling by 2027.
Colliers Hong Kong taps Adrian Tand amidst industrial sector shift
The veteran property adviser will oversee industrial strategy and client advisory services.
Hong Kong insurers tighten pricing on complex construction risks, Aon says
Underwriters sharpen scrutiny on high-risk projects amidst rising catastrophe exposure.
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