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CRE investments rise 41% to $12.5 in Q1

CRE investments rise 41% to $12.5 in Q1

JLL said easing financing conditions and education-related demand supported activity.

Fit-out costs remain high but below Japan: report

The city may see a turnaround as financial firms return and Singapore faces Grade-A space constraints.

The Claude ban is a crash course in digital resilience — and that’s good for Hong Kong bankers

This pushes bankers to think under pressure – the skill that differentiates a commoditised analyst from a strategic advisor. 

External debt climbs to $16t at end-2025 as banking sector share shrinks

Nearly 97% of the sector's debt comprised short-term liabilities.

Container throughput sinks to 12.99M TEUs in 2025 amidst sustained downward trend

Seaborne container throughput dropped to 8.97 million TEUs in 2025.

GDP expands 5.9% in Q1 on export surge

AI-linked exports powered growth.

Apple Storage expands with 17,000-sq-ft concept branch in Hong Kong

It combines specialised storage, smart systems, and customer amenities.

Export volume rises 28.8% in March

Imports grew faster at 34.6%, whilst both export and import prices also increased.

JCB cards accepted on Hong Kong's Wonder Taxi

Acceptance is also extended to minibuses.

Hong Kong–Guangdong inland shipping targeted in electrification pact

The deal covers electric vessel construction, charging and battery-swap networks.

AI reshapes tech jobs as contract rates rise: study

Contractor pay is trending about 10% higher than permanent equivalents, Hays found.

Cathay Cargo restarts Bangkok freighter service after 10 years

Weekly flight adds capacity for Thai exports via Hong Kong connectivity.

EnerVenue deploys AMC storage at China bus site

This marks the first real-world deployment of the AMC tech.

CBRE values Tung Chung site at $960m

The consultancy expects more than eight bidders but disciplined pricing.

Fraud attack rate more than doubles despite transaction growth: report

Human-initiated attacks rose 130%, outpacing the 9% growth in digital transactions.

Wong Chuk Hang office floor listed at $55m

The whole 16th floor enters the market with tenancy locked and parking included.

San Po Kong industrial asset on market with redevelopment prospects

The site covers about 5,700 sq ft and is designated for industrial and/or godown use.