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BEA and Hang Seng lower HKD prime rates following U.S. rate cut
BEA and Hang Seng lower HKD prime rates following U.S. rate cut
BEA will also cut its USD prime rate from 7.25% to 7.00% per annum.
Hong Kong retains 24th place in World Justice Rule of Law Index
However, the city saw slight declines in scores related to open government and fundamental rights.
Hang Seng completes two phase-2 pilots under HKMA project e-HKD+
Hang Seng CEO Luanne Lim said the pilots demonstrated clear benefits in terms of efficiency and faster settlement.
Goodman Yuen Long Logistics Centre launched for sale
The lease was recently renewed on a long-term basis, generating an annual rental income of $62m.
Office market faces prolonged downturn despite early stability: CBRE
CBRE noted new occupiers are entering less frequently, with most expansions led by existing tenants.
Hong Kong rises to seventh in Global Cities Index 2025
The city’s climb was primarily driven by an increase in international travelers.
Omio opens Singapore tech hub with EDBI to drive ai-first travel push
The Singapore office also serves as Omio’s Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and Global AI Centre of Excellence.
Singapore investment sales double to $11.09b in Q3
Savills has revised its full-year 2025 investment sales forecast upwards to $28b to $30b, from $20b.
SERES clears HKEX hearing to become first premium NEV with A+H listing
Financially, SERES reported RMB145.1b in revenue for 2024, representing 305.5% YoY growth.
eBRAM and Canton Data Exchange launch data talent programme
Courses will be held on 6 November at Justice Place in Hong Kong and 7 November at the Canton Data Exchange.
Modest boost seen from Hong Kong’s one-stop REIT approval
Morningstar now models 2026 capex at US$47b.
Hong Kong SME sentiment edges higher in September but remains weak
Despite the improvement, the reading remains below the neutral 50 mark.
Industrial block at 166 Wai Yip Street up for sale
The building offers a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 60,527 sq. ft.
Choi Hing Road site expected to draw keen bids
The site is expected to support roughly 570 residential units.
Four in five entrepreneurs hold multi-residency status
63% of Hong Kong entrepreneurs are concerned that large inheritances may weaken next-generation values.
Private lenders step in as Hong Kong banks cut real estate loan growth
Knight Frank expects Hong Kong to remain a distressed-refinancing market rather than growth-lending market.
Private lenders step in as Hong Kong banks cut real estate loan growth
Knight Frank expects Hong Kong to remain a distressed-refinancing rather than growth-lending market.
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