Noreen Jazul
Hongkong Land’s Q3 profit rises on China build-to-sell completions
Hongkong Land’s Q3 profit rises on China build-to-sell completions
However, the company will no longer pursue new standalone build-to-sell projects.
Hong Kong ban on cramped flats could spur rent hikes
The policy may cut supply and force landlords to pass on renovation costs to tenants.
HKMA reduces base rate to 5% in response to US Fed rate cut
The US Fed imposed a 25bps cut to its federal funds rate.
Foreign currency reserves hit US$21.4b in October
It decreased from US$422.8b in September.
HK sees negative net absorption in Q3 after 4 positive quarters
Net absorption fell to -0.02 million square meters.
Link REIT widens losses to $3.7b in H1 despite higher NPI
NPI rose by 5.8% YoY.
Braillic’s AR tech helps brain surgeons see through the walls
The medical software provider plans to expand its use to spinal and orthopaedic procedures.
Property sales surge in October with 5,857 units sold
Sales surged by 99.4% and 52.4% MoM.
Retail sales value fall to $29.6b in September
Most retail outlet types recorded a sales decline.
Stellerus helps organisations manage hazard, climate risks
The Hong Kong startup offers a fast and accurate early warning system for natural disasters.
Exports value eases to 4.7% YoY in September
In August, exports value rose 6.4% YoY.
HKEX appoints Herbert Chia to board
He will replace Peter Yan.
Safety concerns cloud Hong Kong’s ‘green’ transport ambitions
Hydrogen fuel is volatile, highly flammable and expensive, an energy expert says.
Consumer prices rise 2.2% YoY in September, slowing from August
In August, prices increased by 2.5% YoY.
Cathay Pacific surpasses 20 million passengers in September
Its cargo businesses reported positive volume growth.
Gov't allows all non-local undergraduate students to take part-time jobs
The rule will cover around 20,000 students.
Airport Authority to expand gold depository as HK aims to be a global hub
It will increase its depository's capacity to 200 tonnes.
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