Noreen Jazul

Jobless rate holds steady at 3% 

The number of jobless individuals however dropped by 1,700.

2024 Policy Address: LTV ratio relaxation won’t reverse downward trend in housing prices

The government adjusted the maximum mortgage LTV ratio for residential properties to 70%.

2024 Policy Address: Expanded immigration scheme to have limited impact on residential market

The measure, however, will have an "immediate" impact on luxury residential sales.

Holly International joins SGX derivatives market

It is the market's 70th trading member.

Ginza-style commercial building in neighbourhood areas attracts local consumption

Ginza-style commercial buildings were previously mostly concentrated in core areas, such as Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, to attract tourists.

Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules

Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.

Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump

Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.

Hong Kongers sceptical of tech progress despite recognising future potential

About half of citizens said technological progress harms people's lives.

ESR Group privatisation bid gains Qatar sovereign wealth fund’s backing

The wealth fund’s owned company holds 127.3 million shares in the ESR Group.

Hong Kong M&A deals fall 38.6% YoY in 9M24

It marked the lowest 9M record since 2012.