Noreen Jazul
Retail leasing sentiment picks up in February
Retail leasing sentiment picks up in February
A notable transaction during the month was the ground floor of 14 Canton Road.
Grade-A office vacancy rate rises to 12.3% in February
The increase was partly due to the completion of S22 in Wong Chuk Hang.
Pay for workers in finance industries to increase by 3.8% and up in 2023
This is likely because there will be a “greater focus” on finance tech industries this year.
Unemployment rate drops to 3.3%
There were 115,700 unemployed from December 2022 to February 2023.
How ESG is measured in valuations and how enhanced green technology helps companies with purpose
Companies without a purpose are no longer sustainable. As so many young people today aspire to live in a better world, the domino effect of their choices to be environmentally and socially conscious reaches all companies.
Commercial property demand to ‘gradually strengthen’ in 2023: CBRE
In February, sales rose 23.4% MoM to 1,698 units.
4 actions HK can take to grow its I&T industry
Under the HK I&T Development Blueprint, the city plans to grow the industry by 5% in 5 years.
Wing Tai Properties braces for loss in FY22
It is expecting a loss of $50.0m.
HK is 3rd leading global city for the wealthy
There are 15,175 UHNW individuals with primary or secondary residence in HK.
Kum Lam Building up for sale via expression of interest
The property’s estimated worth is $230m.
Why GBA consumers invest in Hong Kong
Most (78%) cite higher returns than on the Mainland.
What healthcare services do GBA travellers seek from HK?
GBA travellers go to HK due to treatments not being available in Mainland China.
Hong Kong Airlines to launch HK-Fukuoka flights
The flights to and from Fukuoka will begin on 7 April.
Prudential plc joins Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme
Stocks of the insurer will now be included in Southbound trading.
How Hong Kong can remain a shopping destination for GBA travellers
Survey reveals 10%-15% of GBA travellers will spend less in HK in the next 3 years.
HK is 5th most crypto-ready market
The city’s crypto adoption rate is 16%.
Cathay Pacific's loss widens in FY22 at $6.5b
The airline, however, remains positive about its future.
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